New Jersey Plastic Surgery Blog

Choosing to undergo any form of plastic surgery is a very personal decision to make and it is one that you may not be fully comfortable with disclosing to most people in your life. However, there may be some people, like family and friends, that you may want to discuss your surgery with in order to let them know about your thoughts, insecurities, and opinions. If you’re a male who wants to or has already schedule gynecomastia surgery, you might be a little bit worried about how to talk to your friends about this surgical procedure— if so, follow these three tips.

• Explain the Surgery
  If you tell your friends that you are having gynecomastia, they are probably going to give you a perplexed look like they have absolutely no clue what you are talking about. Instead, explain the surgery to them in typical terms— it’s a male breast reduction surgery used to get rid of excess breast and fat tissues in the chest region.
• Tell Them Your Feelings
  Gynecomastia is a very personal procedure that many males feel self conscious about disclosing to very many people. When divulging this information to your friends, be sure to tell them your honest feeling and opinions. Are you nervous? Are you excited? Are you embarrassed? By disclosing your emotions, you can help your frIends know how to best be there for you and offer you support.
• Explain Your Decision
  The decision to undergo any form of plastic surgery is a big deal. When telling your friends about your decision to undergo gynecomastia, explain to them how you landed upon your decision. For instance, are you self conscious to be seen without your shirt on? Did you recently lose a bunch of weight but still have excess breast fat and tissues? By explaining your decision to your friends, they can better understand the procedure and why it’s of significant value to you.

To learn more about gynecomastia or to schedule an appointment, contact our office today!

When the thought of plastic surgery comes to mind, most people associate it with women— breast implants, nose jobs, and Botox. However, although not as common as women undergoing plastic surgery, men can still undergo many forms of plastic surgery, including but not limited to, male breast reduction surgery.

What Is Male Breast Reduction Surgery?
Similar to female breast reduction surgery, male breast reduction surgery is the surgical process of removing excess fat and breast tissue around the breast area in order to give men a more chiseled and flat appearance. During this procedure, patients will be under anesthesia the entire time and so they will not feel a thing. However, during the recovery process, the patient will likely be required to wear either some form of compression sleeve around their breast region or a thick gauze bandage. During recovery, patients will also be prohibited from excercise, any sort of heavy lifting or activities that may cause strain on their breast region.

Why Breast Reduction Surgery for Men?
Although not recognized by many as common, a large population of men suffer from oversized breasts that they just can’t get rid of. Either attributed to sudden weight gain/weight loss, or the use of male enhancement supplements for weight training, many males suffer from overly large breasts which cause them to feel ashamed and embarrassed.

Will there be scarring?

Male breast reduction surgery is nothing to be ashamed of. And although the thought of friends and significant others learning about this surgery might be a bit embarrassing, you won’t have to divulge it to them unless you want. Due to the location of the surgical incisions— typically under the armpit— scarring is very minimal and hard to spot even with your shirt off.

To learn more about male breast reduction surgery, or to schedule a consultation with our surgeon, contact our office today!