Benefits of Male Breast Reduction in Santa Monica
Confidence
You deserve to live with confidence and to be able to wear the clothes you want to, free of insecurity. Reclaim your masculine identity with gynecomastia surgery.
Exercise
If you experience pain when exercising because of gynecomastia, such as when running or jumping, surgery can help you feel more comfortable during your workout.
Condition
Male breast reduction in Santa Monica not only helps boost self-esteem, but also improves symptoms of back pain and can address other underlying health concerns you may have.
Consultation
To determine if male breast reduction in Santa Monica is right for you, we’ll first sit down for a personal consultation. Here, you’ll discuss your medical history, goals for treatments, and concerns with one of our expert providers.
If gynecomastia surgery is the best option for your care, we can get you scheduled and review additional details. We will also provide you with recommendations for how you can prepare for your procedure.
Procedure
You may choose general or local anesthesia for your procedure. Newer methods of treatment enable us to perform the surgery while you remain awake and comfortably numb. At the start of your procedure, we will administer the selected anesthesia.
From there, your surgeon will make a small incision in the breast, as well as an additional incision beneath the areola to account for glandular issues, if necessary. We’ll use liposuction to remove excess fat from the breasts, then suture the incisions closed. We’ll also provide you with a compression vest to manage swelling and minimize the empty space left behind in each breast throughout the healing process.
Recovery
Patients should take off work for at least 7 days after treatment, but many have taken up to 14 days off to allow their body more time to heal.
A full recovery can take up to 4 to 6 weeks. However, recovery time is based on the decided treatment plan and how your body heals. You should wear your compression garment throughout your recovery as instructed by your surgeon.
Build Your Custom Treatment Plan
The path for your Younique journey begins with this first step.
What are some indicators that I might have gynecomastia?
In addition to enlarged breasts, other signs of gynecomastia include:
- Saggy chest
- One breast is larger than the other
- Puffy nipples
Gynecomastia has several different causes, and it also appears differently for everyone. Regardless of your starting point, our experts are here to help you become the best version of yourself.
Will there be any visible scarring?
Because male breast reduction in Santa Monica is a surgical procedure, there may be residual scarring. However, our trained and expert surgeons will take every measure to minimize the scarring, such as by making small incisions and placing them in the natural folds of your skin when possible. Additionally, you can talk to your provider about their recommends for post-operative scar reduction.
How do I prepare for the procedure?
We do have a list of important guidelines to follow before your male breast reduction in Santa Monica.
- Stop smoking for at least 6 to 8 weeks before surgery.
- Maintain a healthy diet and get plenty of exercise.
- Keeping trying to lose weight, as it can be beneficial for establishing a more accurate baseline.
- Set realistic and healthy expectations.
- See your primary care provider if your Younique provider recommends it.
- Avoid taking aspirin, ibuprofen, or acetaminophen for 2 weeks before your appointment.
- Stop taking herbal supplements that thin blood for 2 weeks prior.
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