What Can I Do to Address Gynecomastia?

If you have gynecomastia, your doctor may check a few factors. These will usually include your hormone levels and the medications you take. Some unusual cases of gynecomastia are caused by medical conditions that require treatment. If you develop enlarged male breasts due to medications or health conditions, they may not go away afterward. 

The most effective way to treat gynecomastia is male breast reduction surgery. This procedure removes your excess breast volume and sculpts attractive male contours. Dr. Tenley Lawton specializes in gynecomastia surgery. She customizes each procedure to meet your needs and provides you with results that will make you feel more confident. 

How Does Gynecomastia Surgery Work?

Dr. Lawton may use different surgical methods depending on whether you have more excess skin or fat. She addresses fat using liposuction. In this procedure, she makes a few tiny incisions in the chest area and inserts a cannula to remove the fat and flatten your chest. The incisions become nearly invisible when healed.

An excision approach is used when more significant changes are needed. Dr. Lawton uses incisions during this procedure to remove excess skin and glandular breast tissue. She will also use this approach if you would benefit from repositioning your areolas to a more aesthetically pleasant position.