Gynecomastia surgery, also called male breast reduction, removes excess fat, glandular tissue, and, when needed, loose skin to create a more masculine chest. This procedure can be part of a broader plan for body contouring at Repta Plastic Surgery in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Dr. Remus Repta brings advanced cosmetic surgery training and board certification from the American Board of Plastic Surgery to each surgical plan. As a Scottsdale plastic surgeon with nearly two decades in practice, he evaluates the type of tissue causing the fullness and recommends the method that best fits your chest anatomy.
What Is Gynecomastia and How Is It Corrected?
True gynecomastia refers specifically to an increase in glandular breast tissue, while fullness caused primarily by fat or stretched skin is sometimes called pseudogynecomastia.
Male breast reduction reshapes the chest by removing the tissue that creates unwanted projection. Surgery may also reduce enlarged areolas or reposition the nipples when significant skin laxity has changed their placement.
A consultation is important because chest fullness isn’t always caused by the same issue. Dr. Repta will review your health history, medications, weight changes, and goals before discussing surgery.
How Is Male Breast Reduction Performed?
The surgical plan depends on what’s causing the fullness in your chest. When excess fat is the main concern, Dr. Repta may use liposuction through small incisions to remove localized fat and create a smoother transition across the chest.
Firmer glandular tissue usually needs to be removed through an incision placed near the edge of the areola. Additional skin may also be removed when significant looseness is present.
When both excess fat and glandular tissue contribute to chest fullness, Dr. Repta may combine liposuction and excision to improve volume, shape, and proportion during the same procedure.
What Can You Expect During Recovery?
Swelling, bruising, tightness, and tenderness are normal early in recovery. You’ll typically wear a compression vest to support the chest and help control swelling.
Dr. Repta will explain when you can return to work, lift heavier objects, exercise, and resume upper-body training based on the extent of your surgery.
Your chest will continue to settle as swelling decreases. Maintaining a stable weight can help preserve the result over time.
Why Choose Dr. Repta for Gynecomastia Surgery in Scottsdale?
Dr. Remus Repta completed a plastic surgery residency through Michigan State University and two cosmetic surgery fellowships. His training in body contouring helps him assess the chest as part of the full upper torso, rather than treating one isolated area.
Your Scottsdale plastic surgeon should understand how to reduce fullness without creating an overly flat or irregular chest. Dr. Repta plans incision placement, tissue removal, and contouring around your build. He and his team provide postoperative instructions and follow-up care as your chest heals.
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Discuss Male Breast Reduction With Dr. Repta
A private consultation can clarify what’s causing your chest fullness and which surgical method may suit you.
To meet with Scottsdale plastic surgeon Dr. Remus Repta, schedule a consultation or call 855-377-3782 today.
