Gynaecomastia represents an enlargement of the breast tissue among men and it is ussualy a result of increase in the glandular tissue. This is not anything new, of course, it happened to men before and it will happen in the future. About 50% men have this problem and to solve this issue a plastic surgery is needed for all men who are willing to take one.

You probably noticed men who wear T-shirts on the beach and are wearing big clothes to hide their unmanly breasts. They have a problem in their business and private lives becasue of this and for those self conscious men it's best to undergo a male breast reduction.

While there are enough man with gynaecomastia, not all of them are candidates for breast reduction. Not only becasue they do not mind their appearance, but because they have some health issues. For example, if their skin is not elastic enough to be pulled over the skin that remains after the surgery, then they are not good candidates for a male breat reduction. But this is not the only reason why that procedure can't be performed, there are some more we will adress right now.

First and most important is, if you can remove the excess by some other means than surgery, you will not be a good candidate. Treatments for this conditions are possible so you should take them in consideration first. Next, if you are a smoker or consume alcohol, your chances for a successful opreration are reduced and risks increased. This is the rule not only for male breast reduction, but for other plastic surgery procedures too. Besides that, if you do not have a clue why you want a surgery or simply doing it because only you think it's neccessary, then you are not a good candidate either.

As you probably know, any heart conditions, lung diseases or blood diseases are a problem for any type of surgery so you will have reduced chances of having male breast reduction. You should have a general check up before such operations so your plastic surgeon can decide what is best for you.

Main goal in male breast reduction surgery is to remove the excess tissue. The procedure, which is basically liposuction, is being done under the general anesthetic and will last from 1 to 3 hours (depending on the individual patient condition). To remove the tissue, incisions are being made around nipples and other favorable places on chest. the excess fat is then being removed by a small tube and that is the core of male breast reduction procedure. After that step is finished, incisions are being sutured so they will provide better appearance of man's chest. The stitches surgeon will use in this type of surgery are self dissolving so they will not have to be removed later. After the surgery, patient can leave the same day. Some of them will stay a couple of days in the hospital before they can go home.

There are some risks you must take when you decide for this surgery. If you are a young and healthy person, then it will all be perfect for you and your male breast reduction. Alwyas consult with doctor before you decide what to do with this type of plastic surgery.