MALE BREAST REDUCTION – FLEMING ISLAND, FL*

Dr. William Wallace works with men in the Fleming Island area who have enlarged droopy breasts to reduce their size, and improve the shape of their chest. Excess tissue in a man’s chest can result in an appearance similar to a woman’s breasts. This tends to cause severe insecurity and low self-esteem in men. There are various reasons why some men develop excess tissue in their chest, such as obesity, hormone imbalance, certain medications, or the use of steroids. Board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. William Wallace, offers breast reduction surgery to men who suffer from gynecomastia to decrease the size of their breasts and enhance their overall appearance. The procedure produces a new trim figure and helps to restore a man’s self confidence.

Breast reduction surgery for men is done through a special liposuction technique. Some men with milder cases of gynecomastia may only require liposuction to attain good results. This is performed to remove the fatty tissue residing under the skin. During this approach, a small incision is made around the areola (intra-areolar). This allows access for a suction device to move through the chest and remove fat and tissue. In severe gynecomastia cases, an en bloc resection of excessive breast tissue and tightening of loose skin may be necessary. This includes nipple grafting and may require a staged surgery. 

All male breast reduction procedures are performed under general anesthesia as an outpatient procedure at an accredited surgical facility. The surgery typically lasts about an hour. Following surgery, there will be some swelling and a compression garment should be worn for 1-2 weeks. Most patients are able to resume normal work schedules within a few days, and incorporate exercise within 4 weeks. This surgery allows men to feel more confident when exposing their chest due to a firmer, flatter chest. In most cases, scarring is inconspicuous.