Burbank Plastic Surgery Burbank - Dr. Orloff

Gynecomastia may be the result of a medical condition such as hormonal metabolism imbalance or liver disease. Prior to choosing surgery you should see your primary care physician to eliminate these potential causes.If these enlarged breast are simply due to excess skin and fat, they can be surgically improved.

For this patient surgery was strongly indicated and resulted in a much more masculine chest.

Gynecomastia is an overdevelopment of breast tissue in men.  This condition can occur naturally or result from certain medical conditions or medical treatments.  Most men suffering from gynecomastia become very self conscious about their appearance.  Fortunately, gynecomastia correction is a simple procedure. Sometimes, for optimal results, extra skin is removed as well.

The procedure is performed on outpatient basis and take about two hours.  Recovery is rapid and most men return to their usual activities in about one week.

An over-development of male breast tissue is a disorder that can happen naturally or may be the result of certain medical conditions or medical treatments. This condition – gynecomastia – does create unpleasant feeling of self-consciousness in the majority men suffering from it. Fortunately the remedy is a simple procedure. In one technique the breast tissue is removed by liposuction through very small incisions.

This type of technique was employed with the patient below and there are really no visible scars.This procedure took about two hours and was performed on an outpatient basis and in about one week the patient returned to his regular activities.