Male Breast Reduction
Gynecomastia or male breast enlargement can be successfully treated with a new, less invasive technique. Dr. Sundin at the Virginia Institute of Plastic Surgery has introduced an advanced technique for gynecomastia surgery that allows him to excise the breast glands and tighten the skin through an incision the size of traditional liposuction cannula ¼ inch.
The Virginia Institute of Plastic Surgery, led by board certified plastic surgeons Dr. Burton M. Sundin and Dr. Reps B. Sundin, provides male breast reduction or gynecomastia surgery to patients in Richmond, Fredericksburg, Northern Virginia, and surrounding locations.
Benefits of Gynecomastia Surgery with the New Technique
Less invasive compared to traditional gynecomastia surgery Shorter duration of the surgery in the operating room Low risk of complications Virtually invisible post-surgical scars Minimal post-operative pain and discomfort Reduced downtime and faster recovery
How does Gynecomastia Surgery Work?
Enlarged male breasts may consist of excess glandular tissue as well as fatty tissue. While the soft fat tissue deposits can be eliminated with liposuction, the dense and firm glandular tissue requires excision. Dr. Sundin can remove the excess glandular tissue using a new technique that requires very small incisions that may be just ¼ inch in size.
The tiny incisions may be placed in the skin in case of excessively large male breast, or located discreetly in the nipple-areolar complex margins for near-invisible subsequent scarring. Depending on the patient’s condition, liposuction cosmetic surgery and excision techniques may be used in
