Gynecomastia?

Surgery successfully resolves gynecomastia in men. The gynecomastia surgery and procedure depend on the size and distribution of excess ductal and glandular breast tissue. For a small amount of nipple-areola protrusion, Dr. Laverson prefers removal of the excess in his office as a local anesthesia procedure. For breast tissue extending beyond the boundaries of the areolae, general anesthesia in the San Diego surgery center is preferred. Extensive removal of all excess breast tissue is required, performed through the areola. This must be carefully performed to achieve the best result. Our San Diego plastic surgeon, Dr. Laverson prefers direct removal of breast tissue in most cases over liposuction. Although some San Diego surgeons treat gynecomastia by liposuction alone, the technique is best for the extraction of fat rather than more dense glandular structures.

Before considering surgical treatment for gynecomastia, medications that may be influencing breast growth should be changed or stopped if possible. Testicular abnormality must be excluded.