Gynecomastia Plastic Surgery

One of the signatures of masculine fitness is a square, tight pectoral muscle. Anything less can cause serious embarrassment, unwillingness to be shirtless, anxiety in intimate situations, and self-confidence issues.

Men who have developed an apparently feminine chest, or “man boobs”, probably suffer from a condition called gynecomastia. This condition causes the masculine chest to develop hard, glandular tissue behind the nipples and extraneous fat, causing a breast-like appearance.

Gynecomastia is not your fault and it can be corrected.

Gynecomastia Procedure

Dr. Shapiro regularly uses VASER Liposculpture for problems just like this. This specialized form of liposuction uses ultrasonic energy to melt fat before it is easily removed by suction from the chest. Once the extra fat is removed, it is gone forever.

In cases of 'true' gynecomastia, where hard glandular tissue has also developed, the glands will be removed. Palpable nodules that may have grown behind the nipples are also excised with a circular incision around the areola. This scar is practically invisible and greatly enhances the result.

After the fat is suctioned away and glandular tissue excised, the chest may appear deflated. Dr. Shapiro will then literally sculpt your chest into a tight and athletic appearance. By injecting small columns of fat into, above, and below the pectoral muscle, Dr. Shapiro creates an enhanced and definitively masculine muscular structure.

VASER also has the added, unique effect of activating skin retraction after surgery. Tightly retracted skin over tight muscles produces a highly defined and athletic appearance. No more extra fat; no more “man boobs.”

Gynecomastia Plastic Surgery Recovery

Dr. Shapiro will give you a compression garment that should be worn for 3-6 weeks. This garment will help keep incision sites stable and prevent fluid build-up that can cause complications. The garment will help you heal and make the results of the liposculpture more permanent.