What Is Gynecomastia?
Gynecomastia is the medical term for enlarged male breasts. This condition occurs due to abnormal growth in the breast tissue, creating a "feminine" appearance. In many cases, gynecomastia is caused by an unknown hormonal problem. This condition may also be caused by certain drugs, steroids, obesity, or family history. Men with this condition often feel frustrated and anxious, especially in situations where they're bare-chested, such as at the beach or in the locker room. If you're frustrated by gynecomastia and live in the Chicago, IL area, our providers at Northwestern Specialists in Plastic Surgery can help you regain your confidence with male breast reduction surgery. This surgery has a high success rate and has helped countless men feel more self-assured in their appearance. To discover if you are an eligible candidate for gynecomastia surgery, schedule a consultation with our plastic surgeons.
How Is Gynecomastia Surgery Performed?
Gynecomastia surgery can be performed at Northwestern Specialists in Plastic Surgery with local or general anesthesia, depending on your needs and health history. After administering the anesthesia, we'll use liposuction to remove unwanted fat from the chest. Afterward, we'll trim away any loose or wrinkled skin. The areola and nipple will also be surgically reshaped and relocated to create a natural look. In most cases, this treatment strategy requires an incision near where the glandular tissue resides. After the pockets of fat and excess skin have been appropriately handled, your surgeon will pull and tighten the remaining skin.
What Are the Benefits of Gynecomastia Treatment?
Gynecomastia is very rarely a dangerous health condition, but it can be embarrassing and bothersome for men living with it. Male breast reduction surgery at Northwestern Specialists in Plastic Surgery has improved the lives of many men in Chicago, IL, and it could improve yours, too. The benefits of gynecomastia surgery include:
- Provides a more toned, masculine vibe
- Provides outcomes that are visible and lasting
- Elevates self-image and confidence
- Makes working out and high-impact activities more comfortable
- Adds definition to the pec muscles
- Redefines and chisels the chest
- Takes out undesirable fat in the chest region
- Eliminates embarrassment when you're going shirtless
- Produces a slimmer, more chiseled appearance
- Healing time is quick
Gynecomastia Reviews
I went to Dr. Schierle to address my gynecomastia - which had been a lifelong issue that suddenly gone from being a purely cosmetic flaw to a much bigger overall health issue for me over the course of a year or so. The first green flag for me was this office was the first plastic surgery practice that was willing to listen to my concerns and try billing my insurance for the surgery (coverage for the procedure was approved).Dr. Schierle himself made the entire process as positive as possible. I felt that he truly listened to me, asked thoughtful questions about my goals for the surgery, was frank and open about every aspect of my procedure and what I could realistically expect, and never once made me feel judged or uncomfortable.The team and office staff have been incredible to work with. I’ve always been able to reach someone if I had a question or concern during recovery. I never have a problem getting into the office when I’ve needed to.I knew that I had made the best decision in choosing a surgeon during my second post-surgery checkup, when Dr. Schierle recommended I hold off on any scar revision treatments for at least a year. To me, this just demonstrated further that he is actually invested in his patients’ success and not just out to milk people for as much money as he can.I’m really grateful to Dr. Schierle and his team for making what was an incredibly stressful and scary ordeal into a much more manageable process. Can’t recommend them enough.
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Achieve A More Masculine Chest
If you suffer from the effects of male breast enlargement (gynecomastia), we welcome you to call our office to schedule a consultation with our providers and learn about our male breast reduction surgery at Northwestern Specialists in Plastic Surgery. We're here to help you feel more confident at the pool, the beach, the gym, or wherever you go. Get started by reaching out to our plastic surgery office in Chicago, IL.