Gynecomastia Surgery

in Boston, MA

You Can Free Yourself

From Gynecomastia

Approximately 15% of American men suffer from some form of enlarged breasts. Gynecomastia surgery is a procedure that helps these men restore their confidence with a more contoured chest by removing the breast gland and excess breast tissues.

Clareo Plastic Surgery is a Boston plastic surgery center that places the utmost importance on quality, safety, and service. At Clareo, Dr. Michael Tantillo works directly with each patient to come up with a personalized plan to reduce the size of male breasts and pronounced nipples with gynecomastia surgery.

What Causes Gynecomastia?

Gynecomastia is classified into two forms: pseudo gynecomastia and true gynecomastia. Pseudo gynecomastia is storing excess fat tissue in the breasts, causing breasts and/or nipples to enlarge.

True gynecomastia is enlarged breast tissue which is most often physiologic (a variation of normal) but occasionally can be due to hormone imbalances, prescription medication, steroid use, or marijuana use. In other words, sometimes there’s a reason. Sometimes it just happens. Despite consistent exercise and weight control, these men’s breasts don’t look the way they want them to.

Many times Dr. Tantillo removes breast tissue with gynecomastia surgery and performs liposuction of the surrounding area to get the chest as flat as possible and optimize muscle definition. During your consultation for gynecomastia surgery Boston plastic surgeon, Dr. Tantillo, will examine your chest and help you determine what surgical techniques might work for your particular situation.

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Benefits Of Gynecomastia Surgery

Gynecomastia surgery is a procedure that combines liposuction, tissue removal, and occasionally skin removal in order to flatten the chest and eliminate the symptoms of gynecomastia. Benefits include:

Am I A Candidate For Gynecomastia Surgery?

Men who are physically healthy and maintaining a healthy weight are good candidates for gynecomastia surgery, especially if other treatments such as exercise and weight loss have not corrected the issue.

If you are a teen and still growing, smoke marijuana, or use anabolic steroids, gynecomastia surgery is not a good option, as the breast tissue may continue to enlarge after surgery. All patients should realize that by itself, breast reduction will not create a chiseled chest or pumped-up pectoral muscles.

Enjoy A Sculpted Chest With Gynecomastia Surgery

It’s time to quit hiding your body with warm layers of clothing or body tape. Gynecomastia surgery aims to improve your self-image, your body, and your quality of life. Clareo serves patients from all over Boston including Newton, Needham, Brookline, and the surrounding areas.

A private consultation allows each patient to learn more about the benefits of gynecomastia surgery, recovery time, etc. without fear of judgment. It is up to you to decide if gynecomastia surgery is something you wish to pursue. Dr. Tantillo and his caring team will be by your side every step of the way to help you make an informed decision. Call (617) 793-7272 to schedule a gynecomastia consultation with Dr. Michael Tantillo today to learn more about this life-changing surgery.

The Gynecomastia Surgery Process

Gynecomastia surgery is generally an outpatient procedure where the patient is placed under general anesthesia for their safety and comfort. That means you will have to arrange for transportation to and from the hospital on the day of surgery, as you will not be staying overnight but will be too groggy and sore to drive yourself home.

When you arrive, Dr. Tantillo will go over your surgery plan one more time, marking the areas that will be operated on and preparing you for surgery. The surgery usually takes about two hours to complete, during which you will be completely asleep and monitored by a board-certified anesthesiologist. Dr. Tantillo’s gynecomastia surgery involves removal of the overactive male breast gland and/or liposuction of the surrounding area to remove fat in order to create a normal, flat male chest so patients enjoy improved confidence and wear the clothing they prefer.

The procedure requires an incision along the lower half of the areola and through this incision, the fat is removed using liposuction and the breast tissue through direct excision. This combination allows the chest to be as flat as possible. Surgical incisions are placed inconspicuously and scars fade over time. As a board-certified plastic surgeon who has performed thousands of successful breast surgeries, Dr. Tantillo knows the importance of minimizing scarring. While all surgery leaves scars, Dr. Tantillo can minimize their size and noticeability through clever incision placement and planning. He will also provide you with specific aftercare instructions (including scar care) to maximize the positive results of your surgery. If you have more questions about gynecomastia surgery, Boston plastic surgeon, Dr. Tantillo can answer them during your consultation

Gynecomastia Recovery

Gynecomastia surgery is an outpatient surgical procedure, so typically, patients return home the same day as surgery. The procedure is performed using general anesthesia for optimal results and safety, so make sure to arrange for a friend or family member to drive you home and stay with you overnight.

Our Boston gynecomastia surgery patients leave the operating room wearing a compression garment and should wear it or a tight-fitting workout shirt, for six weeks post-surgery. The garment can be worn inconspicuously under any type of shirt. Swelling increases for approximately three days post-surgery and then decreases; almost all of the swelling is gone by six weeks. Depending on your job, you will likely return to work five to ten days after surgery; sooner if you can do some work from home. You should avoid cardio and lower body workouts for three weeks after surgery and avoid upper body workouts for six weeks after surgery. It is normal to experience tenderness in the chest area after the procedure. Patients find that the recovery following gynecomastia surgery is quite manageable. Dr. Tantillo will schedule follow-up appointments with you and make sure you are comfortable with your recovery instructions as part of your personalized surgery plan.

Gynecomastia Surgery Results

The gynecomastia surgery results are considered permanent. However, it is important for men to maintain a stable weight after the procedure, as additional weight gain may result in the growth of fat tissue in the chest area. Patients that struggle with their weight should plan to develop a proper diet and exercise plan to prevent excess weight gain that might undo the results.

Dr. Michael Tantillo

Is a Board-Certified Boston Gynecomastia Surgeon You Can Trust

As a board-certified Boston plastic surgeon with experience in the latest male breast reduction techniques, Dr. Michael Tantillo is confident he can create a normal, attractive male chest for eligible patients. Dr. Tantillo is an award-winning Top Doctor with a Harvard education who has performed thousands of procedures to help men and women reshape their bodies. He tailors each surgery to the patient’s goals and needs to ensure the best results.

Your confidence in a gynecomastia surgeon’s abilities is equally as important as your comfort level with the doctor of your choice. At Clareo, we understand that the decision to get gynecomastia surgery likely resulted from extreme discomfort or dissatisfaction with the appearance of your chest. From your consultation to your follow-up appointments, you will find comfort and acceptance in a judgment-free space at Clareo. Most men simply don’t talk about body image concerns, such as male chest size, with friends. Yet just because it is not something that is often discussed in social circles or at the gym, does not mean there is not a deep-seated desire to have a “normal” male chest. Taking this into consideration, Dr. Tantillo respects each patient’s privacy concerns with a comfortable, one-to-one consultation in a discreet environment.

Gynecomastia Surgery FAQs

Who is a candidate for gynecomastia surgery?

Any male bothered by excess breast tissue may be a candidate for gynecomastia surgery. Excess breast tissue can cause men to avoid wearing tight shirts or going shirtless. Gynecomastia surgery can give men confidence about the appearance of their chest.

How is gynecomastia treated?

The treatment for gynecomastia is surgery. Usually, treatment involves a combination of direct excision of the excess breast tissue and liposuction of the tissues of the chest. Sometimes gynecomastia can be treated with just tissue removal or liposuction.

Are the results of gynecomastia surgery permanent?

The tissues are permanently removed and the breast does not gain excess tissue unless stimulated by drugs or disease; the chest and breast area will also enlarge with weight gain.

What is gynecomastia surgery?

Male breast reduction treats gynecomastia, enlarged male breast tissue. Gynecomastia can be caused by certain drugs or medications such as anabolic steroids and marijuana, endocrinology disorders, or diseases of the breast including cancer; however, most gynecomastia is physiologic, meaning that it is not secondary to an abnormal stimulation or disease process.

How much does gynecomastia surgery cost?

The cost of gynecomastia surgery can vary from patient to patient. Contact us today to schedule a personal consultation.

What is the recovery from gynecomastia surgery?

Gynecomastia surgery is an outpatient procedure; patients leave the surgery center or hospital the day of surgery. Patients can resume normal daily activities and return to non-strenuous work within a week of surgery. Patients are to avoid strenuous activity for four weeks after surgery. Patients wear a compression garment at all times except when showering; the garment is inconspicuous under almost all clothing.

Consultation

At Clareo, each gynecomastia surgery begins with a one-on-one private consultation with Dr. Michael Tantillo at one of our Boston-area locations. Dr. Tantillo will listen to your concerns and help construct a personalized plan that gets you to the body you want. Together, you will schedule a surgery day and begin preparations for your new look.

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