Male Breast Reduction

Toronto Gynecomastia (Male Breast Reduction)

Gynecomastia is overdevelopment of the male breast. The glandular tissue of the breast swells, usually in response to an excess of the female hormone estrogen or a lack of testosterone, a male hormone. It occurs in babies, teen boys, and older men.

Male Breast Reduction Surgery (Gynecomastia Surgery)

Gynecomastia reduction is a procedure to reduce and excise excess breast and fat tissue from male breasts. At The Plastic Surgery Clinic, Dr. Jugenburg specializes in a minimal scarring technique that leaves only an inconspicuous scar, unlike the traditional techniques which required an incision around the nipple. This is a technique developed at The Plastic Surgery Clinic by Dr. Lista, which has been catching on among other surgeons around the world because of its superior outcome (compared to the traditional technique)

Who is a good candidate for Male Breast Reduction?

Men with excess breast volume who do not have an underlying medical condition which may be causing breast enlargement.

If your breast enlargement is caused by a medical condition, this condition should be treated first before undergoing the surgery.

When gynecomastia occurs in adult males, it is usually caused by another condition, such as liver or lung cancer, cirrhosis of the liver, overactive thyroid, or by hormone problems, such as cancer of the pituitary gland, adrenal glands, or testicles. Alcohol, marijuana, methamphetamine, and heroin use also may cause gynecomastia.

Use of certain medicines may also cause gynecomastia, including:

• Steroids
• Medicines used to treat ulcers (such as cimetidine)
• Medicines used to treat epilepsy (such as phenytoin Dilantin])
• Digitalis and other heart medicines
• Chemotherapy drugs
• Antiandrogen drugs (such as flutamide, cyproterone, and spironolactone)
• Antianxiety and antidepressant medicines (such as diazepam Valium] and tricyclic antidepressants)
• Products containing tea tree oil or lavender oil

Gynecomastia Surgery Outcomes

You can expect a significant reduction in the volume of your breast. If you had significantly enlarged breasts, you may be left with excess skin that will not shrink with time and will require excision.

Following surgery you will experience discomfort and tightness around your chest which will resolve over time. You may also find that your chest skin and nipples are numb. This usually resolves over time.

Gynecomastia Complications

Male Breast Reduction is a surgical procedure. Like all surgical procedures, there are general risks. Please read our information page on potential risks. With regards to Male Breast Reduction, there are special considerations that need to be taken into account. Scarring, residual breast tissue, loss of nipple sensation, or total loss of the nipple may occur.