Who is a candidate for Gynecomastia – Male Breast Reduction?
In men experiencing considerable weight loss, excess skin in the chest and other areas of the body can be the result of the decrease of overall mass. For those who feel self conscious about their chest’s appearance, breast reduction surgery can help. Since the procedure removes fat and/or glandular tissue from the breasts, the result is a chest that is flatter, firmer and better contoured. In extreme cases excess skin is removed to achieve this outcome. Age is not necessarily a consideration; however the best candidates have firm, elastic skin that will reshape to the body’s new contours. In the case of massive weight loss patients, the skin may be compromised, but the results will still offer an improvement in appearance. Surgery is not recommended for overweight men—the problem may correct itself through diet and exercise. Individuals who drink alcoholic beverages in excess, or regularly smoke marijuana are not good candidates, nor are those who take anabolic steroids. These drugs ca
