Male Breast Reduction (Gynecomastia)in the Vail Valley, Aspen and Breckenridge Areas

Men who suffer from excess breast tissue often feel embarrassed and self-conscious, especially if going shirtless. This condition, known as gynecomastia, affects millions of men all over the world. We help patients with gynecomastia in the Vail Valley, Aspen and Breckenridge areas to feel confident in their physique.

If you suffer from this condition, you may benefit from a male breast reduction surgery at Mangat Copit Plastic Surgery in the Vail Valley. We perform this procedure with modern, advanced techniques to restore a more masculine, sculpted chest.

Candidates for Male Breast Reduction

The ideal candidates for male breast reduction are teenage and adult men who suffer from the embarrassing effects of enlarged male breast tissue. Correcting this condition at an early age can help your child avoid unnecessary bullying and feelings of insecurity during their formative years, and it is never too late to make a change for the better.

As this is a surgical procedure, your candidacy can only be determined after an in-person consultation with one of our talented surgeons, where we will review your medical history and ensure the procedure is safe and right for you. Candidates for male breast reduction in the Aspen, Breckenridge, and Vail Valley areas should be at or near their ideal weight, be in good health, and not smoke.

Why Choose Us For Male Breast Reduction?

If you are considering male breast reduction in Aspen, your choice of surgeon is one of the most significant factors in both your safety and the quality of your results. At Mangat Copit Plastic Surgery, we offer over 50 years of combined experience by our award-winning team of board-certified plastic surgeons. Our state-of-the-art practice was founded over 25 years ago in the Vail Valley of Colorado.

Dr. Copit is a respected educator and speaker, who is often called upon to present information and innovative techniques at national and international professional meetings. He remains at the cutting edge of surgical and technological advancements and is an innovator who maintains a commitment to the advancement of the art of plastic surgery.

When you arrive at our practice, you'll see and feel the professionalism, competence, and artistry that goes into each procedure. Our dedication to helping patients achieve their cosmetic goals has earned us a reputation for excellence throughout our area and the USA.

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What Are the Causes of Gynecomastia?

Gynecomastia is a natural condition that is often due entirely to genetics. It may be caused by:

Hormone changes such as those that occur during puberty
Aging, which is associated with weight gain and a loss of progesterone
Genetics
Weight gain
Certain medical conditions, including tumors, hypogonadism, hyperthyroidism, kidney failure, liver failure, cirrhosis, malnutrition
Certain medications, including anabolic steroids, anti-androgens, tricyclic antidepressants, antibiotics, and chemotherapy; anti-anxiety, ulcer, heart, and AIDS medications are also associated with the development of gynecomastia
Use of illegal drugs such as marijuana, amphetamines, heroin, and methadone
Excessive use of alcohol

Male Breast Reduction: Surgical Techniques

Depending on your unique condition, our surgeons may employ one or more of the following surgical techniques for your male breast reduction procedure in the Aspen, Breckenridge, and Vail Valley areas:

Liposuction

Liposuction is ideal for patients who have an excess of fat tissue and good skin contraction. Tiny incisions are made in each breast, and the breast tissue is suctioned out. Tumescent fluid is injected into the tissue to facilitate the removal of tissue, and if the breast tissue is especially dense, a specialized grinding cannula may be used to extract the breast tissue.

Skin Excision

If you have an excess of breast tissue and loose skin on your chest, skin excision techniques are employed. In this approach, incisions are usually placed around the areola. If greater amounts of skin removal are required, an additional incision may be made in the chest’s crease or an incision that extends out in either direction from the outer edges of the areolas. These larger incisions enable our surgeons to re-sculpt your chest and produce a distinctly masculine, improved aesthetic by removing breast tissue, glands, and skin.

What Should I Expect from My Male Breast Reduction?

Male breast reduction takes about two hours and includes the following basic steps:

The chest incisions are marked with a surgical pen
The patient is put under general anesthesia
An antibacterial solution is smoothed over the chest to reduce the risk of infection
The incisions are made in the breasts
Liposuction may be performed to remove excess breast tissue

Excess breast tissue and skin is excised
The skin is re-draped over the chest, and the incisions are closed
The chest is checked for symmetry
The treatment area is cleaned
Medical tape and bandages are applied
The patient is put in a compression garment

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What is Recovery Like After Male Breast Reduction?

As with any surgical procedure, there is a significant recovery period after male breast reduction. During the first week after surgery, you may experience some discomfort, bruising, and swelling in the treatment area, and we'll help you manage the discomfort with pain medication, ice, rest, and elevation of the head.

By the second week after surgery, you can expect to feel better, and be ready to return to most of your normal routines. However, heavy exercise should be avoided for an additional one to two weeks. Your compression garment should be worn at all times for at least a month after surgery, as doing so will greatly improve your final outcome.

Your Gynecomastia Surgery Results in the Aspen, Breckenridge, and Vail Valley areas:

The improvements to your figure will be noticeable immediately after surgery, but your final results will not be visible until your chest has fully healed. It often takes anywhere between one and three months for all residual swelling to go down and reveal your enhanced, manly chest. Any visible scarring will gradually fade, with most scars becoming virtually invisible within the first year. If you're ready to schedule your appointment for gynecomastia surgery in Aspen, contact us today!