Gynecomastia Treatment

For men struggling with enlarged breast tissue, everyday activities and sports can bring frustration and a sense of self-consciousness. Gynecomastia treatment streamlines the chest, providing men with a more chiseled, sculpted physique and an enhanced quality of life.

Gynecomastia is a common but concerning condition in which the glandular tissue in the male chest becomes enlarged. The name gynecomastia itself means “woman-like breasts”. While not medically dangerous, gynecomastia can affect a man’s self-image and limit his clothing options. He may feel socially inhibited when in the locker room, by the pool, or in the bedroom. Fortunately, Dr. Kinal performs strategic gynecomastia treatment to remove excess tissue and fat, creating a more masculine-looking upper body aesthetic.

Why Choose Dr. Kinal in Orlando?

Dr. Kinal is a dedicated, precision-oriented cosmetic surgeon serving the Orlando, FL, area and beyond. He practices active listening to create a customized treatment plan that achieves each patient’s unique body sculpting goals. Clients note Dr. Kinal’s passion and enthusiasm for his craft, and many travel from across the country and the world to undergo their aesthetic procedures with him.

Dr. Kinal is a Board-Certified Surgeon with the American Board of Surgery and a Fellowship-Trained Cosmetic Surgeon with the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery, holding a medical license in California, Tennessee, Georgia, and Florida. He serves as an Oral Protocol Examiner for the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery.

What is Gynecomastia Treatment?

Gynecomastia affects millions of men every year, and while it can distort the physique, it has nothing to do with being overweight. Enlarged breast tissue may occur due to hormonal imbalances, disease, or the use of certain drugs and medications. Whatever the cause, gynecomastia can inhibit a man’s enjoyment of sports, intimacy, and social situations while limiting his wardrobe choices. Gynecomastia treatment offers an effective body contouring solution that restores the chest to a flatter, more conventionally masculine appearance. The procedure is typically performed using a combination of excision and liposuction.

What Causes Gynecomastia?

Gynecomastia may stem from a variety of underlying conditions, including hormonal imbalance between estrogen and androgen in the male body. Low testosterone (hypogonadism) may also be a culprit in creating feminine-looking upper body contours. While some may associate gynecomastia with obesity, overweight patients are more likely to suffer from pseudogynecomastia than genuine glandular tissue enlargement, which is why an accurate diagnosis is so important prior to a body contouring treatment.

Gynecomastia may form from the following underlying root causes:

Abuse of alcohol or street drugs
Using steroids
Kidney, thyroid, or liver disease
Genetic disorders
Adrenal tumors
Infections
An enlarged prostate gland
Certain psychiatric medications

How is Male Breast Reduction Performed?

Each surgery performed by Dr. Kinal is highly personalized to correct the patient’s individual concerns with their physique. Gynecomastia treatment takes 1-2 hours to complete and is performed under general anesthesia or local anesthesia with IV sedation. Patients will need to schedule a friend, family member, or another responsible adult to drive them home after surgery. Methods used to contour the male chest include the following:

Excision

Dr. Kinal may choose to excise redundant breast tissue, fat, and skin, creating a smoother, firmer chest profile. This approach is chosen for men who struggle with stretched or sagging skin in addition to enlarged glandular tissue. Incisions are normally created around the areolas, which helps to conceal future scarring. Dr. Kinal is careful to place incisions in areas where they will be the most inconspicuous.

Liposuction

Liposuction can be performed on its own to contour the chest, or it can be administered in combination with excision. The procedure removes excess fatty tissue through a slender cannula (tube), creating enhanced definition. Men struggling with pseudogynecomastia often achieve sufficient results using only this approach, as long as they have a minimum of skin laxity.

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What Will My Recovery Entail?

Dr. Kinal provides each client with a detailed aftercare plan, going over topics such as bathing and showering, sleeping, incision care, resuming exercise, and making a full return to work or school. He will ensure the patient receives prescriptions for pain medications along with antibiotics to ward off infection. Patients will be fitted with a compression garment after surgery that helps reduce swelling and keeps the newly contoured chest shape intact as the body heals.

Sutures are typically removed after one week. Small drains may be placed for the first few days to help siphon off excess fluids. Most clients find that they can resume their normal work schedule within 1-2 weeks, provided that their jobs are sedentary. However, Dr. Kinal will determine each patient’s return to strenuous exercise and heavy lifting on a case-by-case basis.

Determining Your Candidacy

Many men who struggle with gynecomastia follow a healthy diet and spend ample time at the gym, yet are unable to contour the chest through non-surgical means. As long as clients are healthy non-smokers with realistic expectations for their results, they will qualify to receive gynecomastia treatment with Dr. Kinal in Orlando. During a private consultation, patients can ask Dr. Kinal questions, undergo a physical exam and thorough medical review, and receive a personalized treatment plan for achieving their body sculpting goals.

Your Confidential Consultation

During your initial consultation, Dr. Kinal will assess your general health status and any pre-existing health conditions or risk factors. He will examine your chest, including the degree of enlarged tissue, skin quality, and skin thickness. Dr. Kinal empowers patients with a wide range of options so that every result is highly individualized.

After creating and discussing your treatment plan, Dr. Kinal will offer a quote for services along with financing options. He will then schedule your surgery date. After an in-depth consultation with Dr. Kinal, patients feel they have a good understanding of what the expected outcome will be and that they have chosen the right place.

FAQ

Is gynecomastia treatment safe?

Can gynecomastia treatment be combined with other procedures?

Is gynecomastia treatment safe?

Many patients are nervous about undergoing general anesthesia. This is a normal feeling. Dr. Kinal schedules pre-surgical testing and clearance to ensure the safety of general anesthesia for each individual patient. This reflects his unwavering commitment to providing superior care in a state-of-the-art practice setting.

Can gynecomastia treatment be combined with other procedures?

Yes. Many clients take the opportunity to undergo other body sculpting treatments in combination with their male breast reduction, including abdominoplasty, thigh lift, liposuction, and lipo360. Dr. Kinal can create a personalized plan of action for restoring a strong, masculine physique.