Find out general info about male breast reduction: when it can help, how it is performed and what results you can have.

Table of Male Breast Reduction

 
Table of Male Breast Reduction
Procedure:  Reduce enlarged breast in men by using liposuction and/or moving off the excess glandular tissue. (Sometimes covered by medical insurance.)
 Length: 1 hour or more.
 Anesthesia: General or local.
 In/Outpatient: Usually outpatient.
 Side Effects: Temporary livid spots, growing, insensibility, pain, burning feelings.
  Risks:  Infection. Accumulation of liquid. Harm for the skin. Rippling of skin. Asymmetry. Changes of pigmentation. Thick, noticeable scars. Necessity of a second procedure to remove additional tissue.
 Recovery: Back to work: 3 to 7 days. More energetic activity: 2 to 3 weeks. Swelling and bruising: 3 to 6 months.
  Duration of
Results:
  
  Permanent