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Male Breast Reduction in Seattle and Bellevue

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Who is a candidate for male breast reduction?

• Men who have large breasts due to weight, genes, or glandular dysfunction.
  
• Men who have significant psychosocial stress due to the size of their breast.
  
• Men who have one breast larger than the other.

Intended results of male breast reduction

• To improve the contour of breast by reducing the size.
  
• To create a more harmonious upper chest look.
  
• To reduce the significant psychosocial stress that men feel due to large breasts.

Male breast reduction procedure description

• After determining that the large breasts are not due to a serious glandular or hormonal problems, Power Assisted Liposuction is used to aspirate the excess fat and
  breast elements.
  
• The scars are 2-3 mm and are hidden in inconspicuous areas.
  
• Occasionally, a formal surgical breast reduction is needed in men who have very large and pendulous breasts.
  
• The procedure is often done under general anesthesia as an outpatient.

Recuperation and healing following male breast reduction

• Postoperatively a special thin garment is used for 4 weeks.
  
• There is minimal discomfort associated with this procedure.
  
• Most patients are able to resume exercise in 3 weeks and return to work in 3-5 days.
  
• Although immediate and dramatic difference is seen, some swelling persists for about 1 month.

Other options besides male breast reduction

• Liposuction of upper trunk and abdomen can be combined to improve the appearance of the upper body as a whole.