A:Gynecomastia (male breast enlargement) is
a condition that affects a significant number of men and most often begins during
adolescence. It is typically made up of two kinds of tissue; a dense firm breast
tissue located just beneath the nipple and a fatty tissue that covers the pectoralis
major muscle. The degree can vary from fullness under the nipple only to a large
female like breast. Regardless of the degree it is a source of embarrassment and
feelings of awkwardness for men suffering with Gynecomastia.
Q: Is there treatment for Gynecomastia?
A: With the right surgeon and the appropriate treatment
the chest can be reduced and reshaped to a normal chest contour. Dr. Garfinkle
specializes in the treatment of Gynecomastia and utilizes a dual treatment surgery
to produce the desired result. He does this with the use of liposuction
and a minimal incision that hides nicely at the edge of the areola. Liposuction
is used to remove the fatty tissue that covers the pectoralis major muscle and the
minimal incision at the edge of the areola is used to remove the firm breast tissue
under the nipple.
Q: Is it safe?
A: There is some inherent risk in every operation however
Dr. Garfinkle is an expert inthe treatment of Gynecomastia. He has
performed hundreds of Gynecomastia surgeries without complication. The procedure
is very safe for a healthy patient when performed by a qualified surgeon.
Q: What is the recovery time?
A:Most men experience minimal discomfort
and return to work in 1-3 days. Improvement is noticeable immediately; however
your final result is not seen until swelling is completely resolved in a few weeks.
Q: Can teenagers be treated for Gynecomastia?
A: Yes. Although many boys will have some spontaneous
improvement, many never do. Those boys with larger amounts of breast tissue almost
always benefit from surgical treatment. A boy can wait his whole adolescence for
the issue of Gynecomastia to resolve itself and it may never happen. These are precious
years, when ego strength and self-confidence are developed Gynecomastia can interfere
with that development. It can be treated. The first step is a private consultation
with Dr. Garfinkle to determine the best approach for your case.
