Male Breast Reconstruction

Male breast reconstruction (gynecomastia surgery) restores a firmer, more defined chest when excess tissue changes your shape. Dr. Herman uses precise excision and contouring to refine both glandular and fatty volume while keeping the pectoralis contour natural.

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What It Treats

A More Defined Chest

Gynecomastia can be caused by hormonal shifts, genetics, weight changes, or medication effects. Reconstruction focuses on reducing excess volume and tightening the skin envelope so the chest sits flatter and more proportionate to your frame.

• Enlarged glandular breast tissue (true gynecomastia)
• Fat-dominant chest fullness (“pseudogynecomastia”)
• Puffy areola or protrusion at rest
• Skin redundancy after weight loss
• Asymmetry between left and right chest

Masculine chest contour after gynecomastia correction

Treatment Strategy

How We Reconstruct

Every plan is based on tissue type, skin quality, and your desired level of definition. In clinical terms, we’re optimizing the chest “envelope” and contour while protecting nipple–areola position and vascularity.

Gland Excision

For true gynecomastia, we remove dense subareolar gland through a discreet periareolar incision to flatten projection.

Liposuction Contouring

Power-assisted or tumescent liposuction blends the chest into the axilla and upper abdomen for a smooth masculine slope.

Skin Tightening

When laxity is present, we tailor the skin to the new contour so the chest sits firm without “folding” or creasing.

Downtime & Healing

Recovery Timeline

Discomfort is typically mild to moderate. A compression vest helps control edema and supports the new contour while tissues adhere to the chest wall.

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Week 1

Swelling and tightness peak early. Light walking is encouraged; avoid chest workouts.

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Weeks 2–3

Bruising fades, contour becomes clearer. Most return to desk work and daily routines.

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Weeks 4–6

Gradual return to training. Final definition continues improving over 3–6 months.

Common Questions

Male Breast Reconstruction FAQ

Is gynecomastia surgery permanent?

Once glandular tissue is excised, it does not typically return. Significant weight gain, certain medications, or hormone changes can still alter chest volume, so stability matters.

Will I have visible scars?

Scars are usually placed along the areolar border where they fade well. If skin excision is needed, we design incisions to be as discreet as possible for your anatomy.

How soon can I work out again?

Light cardio can resume quickly, but chest and upper-body lifting typically wait 4–6 weeks to protect healing tissues.

What if my chest fullness is mostly fat?

That’s common. When imaging and exam confirm fat dominance, liposuction alone may achieve a strong result; mixed cases often need both lipo and gland excision.

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Meet with Dr. Herman to discuss your goals and the best plan for a flatter, firmer, more confident chest.

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