Gynecomastia Texas

Overly large breasts can result in physical discomfort, such as shoulder, neck, and upper back pain. In addition, you may feel social or emotional discomfort from unwanted attention, and may be limited in your choices of activities and clothing. To correct these concerns, Dr. Patricia Arledge performs breast reduction in Lubbock, Texas, for beautifully proportioned and shaped breasts.

Dr. Minns’ Lubbock, TX male breast reduction treatment can be performed by either: Liposuction – This method involves the removal of fatty breast tissue to reduce the appearance of large male breasts. A narrow tube is inserted into a small incision and – with the help of either injection or ultra-sound – fat cells are broken down and removed. Mastectomy – While hearing “mastectomy” may sound intimidating to some men who are seeking to reduce the size of their breasts, it is actually a minimally invasive treatment that uses small incisions to remove glands and balance or reduce male breasts. Dr. Minns first conducts a consultation for patients seeking male breast reduction in order to establish what has contributed to their condition and what treatment will help them meet their wishes for final results. Your cosmetic surgery treatment plan will be designed to fit your needs and best outcomes for care.

A safe alternative to traditional breast reduction surgery. It may be performed with twilight sleep anesthesia combined with local anesthesia. Since the female breast is about 50% fat, a 1 – 3 cup reduction in size can be obtained using liposuction alone. Liposuction of the breast enables the surgeon to remove fatty tissue, but not glandular tissue. With this procedure, most patients experience a quicker recovery time with minimal scarring as compared to a traditional breast reduction. Depending on your breast size, breast liposuction might be an option to consider.

Gynecomastia is a medical term that originates from the Greek words for "women-like breasts." This condition is far more common than many realize. Gynecomastia affects an estimated 40 to 60 percent of the male population. It may affect only one breast or both. Although certain drugs such as anabolic steroids, medications containing estrogen, alcohol, marijuana, etc., and medical conditions including cancer, impaired liver function, to name a few, may cause or contribute to enlarged male breasts, it is widely accepted that a large percentage of cases derive from unknown sources.

Gynecomastia, or the development of male breasts, can be a source of embarrassment for the men who suffer from it. Although rarely physically uncomfortable, gynecomastia can have serious emotional effects, especially in adolescence. In many cases, the breast growth resulting from excess fat and glandular deposits can’t be fixed with diet and exercise. Instead, male breast reduction offers a surgical solution to restore more defined musculature to your chest.