Male Breast Reduction Procedures (Gynecomastia) in Indiana

Before and After Gynecomastia Your results may vary.

Many men suffer from overly developed breasts which cause considerable embarrassment and self-consciousness. Imagine being able to take off your shirt on a hot summer day at the lake without worrying about how you look and without assuming that people are laughing at you. With a male breast reduction procedure, you can regain your confidence and the freedom wear what you want, to play sports and engage in any activity without a care. At both our Schererville and Valparaiso, Indiana, plastic surgery offices, Dr. Galante performs male breast reductions to give you a flatter more masculine chest.

Male breast reductions, performed at one of the local surgery centers in Indiana, are an outpatient procedure. You will be able to return home the same day, but you will need someone to drive you and care for you for a day or two. You will be under general anesthesia for the procedure, so you will sleep through your Gynecomastia surgery.

Male breast reduction procedures remove excess fat and sometimes glandular tissue from the breast using liposuction, and in some cases excess skin removal is also necessary. Typically, an incision is made around the areola (the darker skin around the nipple) to reduce the amount of visible scarring. The surgery usually takes 1 to 2 hours. Dr. Galante will determine the best surgical procedure for your desired result during your consultation.

During your consultation at Dr. Galante's offices of cosmetic surgery in Indiana, you will be able to discuss your goals and any concerns you may have with complete confidentiality. Dr. Galante will discuss all of your options for surgery and possible outcomes. Dr. Galante will encourage you to ask questions.

Recovery from male breast reduction surgery lasts from 1 to 3 weeks. You will be sore for a few days, and medication can be prescribed to manage any discomfort. Your chest will be swollen and there might be bruising which will subside after a few days.

After surgery, your incisions will be closed with sutures or surgical tape depending on the procedure and the amount of tissue or skin that was removed. Your breasts will be bandaged for support. You will be given detailed instructions about keeping the incisions clean. If you have stitches, they will be removed after a few days.

Recovery from breast reductions varies depending on the extent of the reduction. Light activities can be resumed after a few days depending on the level of soreness you feel. Strenuous activity can be resumed in two or three weeks. You will need to limit direct exposure to the sun for many months to avoid permanently discoloring the scars.

Scarring from breast reductions is inevitable and permanent, but most men who have breast reductions in Indiana are so happy with the results of the reduction, they don't mind the scarring.

Not everyone is a candidate for male breast reduction. Having realistic expectations about the impact surgery will have on your life is important. Dr. Galante will discuss your expectations and evaluate your case when you request a consultation.

In most cases insurance companies consider male breast reduction to be a cosmetic procedure, and fees and expenses are solely the responsibility of the patient. Under certain circumstances some insurance companies will cover a portion of the costs. It is your responsibility to contact your insurance carrier to determine the amount of coverage if any. For your convenience, we offer links to patient financing online.

To schedule a consultation with Dr. Galante at either his Schererville or Valparaiso, Indiana, plastic surgery offices, please call 800-721-3244 or contact us online to begin your journey to the confidence no body can resist.