You can expect some swelling and bruising after surgery with minimal soreness. These effects improve gradually during the healing process.
A More Defined CHest Contour
Male breast reduction treats enlarged male breast tissue, a condition known as gynecomastia. By removing excess tissue and sculpting the chest, Dr. Spiro helps patients achieve a firmer, more masculine contour that often improves both comfort and self-confidence.
What It Treats:
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Enlarged male breasts
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Post weight loss breast sag
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Excess localized fat
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Excess glandular tissue
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Excess breast tissue
Male Breast Reduction Overview
Gynecomastia surgery removes excess tissue and reshapes the chest for a flatter, more masculine look.
The Ideal
Candidate
Gynecomastia surgery may be right for men with excess chest tissue that does not improve with diet, exercise, or weight loss.
Things to
Consider
Your surgical plan depends on whether the chest fullness comes from fat, glandular tissue, loose skin, or a combination of concerns.
What to Expect
Consultation
Dr. Spiro examines the chest, reviews your medical history, and discusses your concerns to determine the best approach for surgery.
Planning
Dr. Spiro tailors your procedures to the type of tissue present and the contours you need to achieve your desired outcome.
Pre-Operation
You may need breast imaging, blood work, drug testing, an EKG, hematology clearance, and temporary medication changes before surgery.
Surgery
During the surgery, Dr. Spiro removes excess fat, glandular tissue, or skin to create a flatter chest.
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Discover a personalized plan built around your features, goals, and long-term outcomes. Your consultation is a focused, one-on-one conversation designed to bring clarity, guide decisions, and outline the most appropriate approach for you.
You will need to wear a compression garment for 2-3 weeks to help reduce swelling and support your new chest contours during recovery.
Many patients can return to light activity within the first week. We recommend avoiding strenuous activity and heavy lifting for 4 to 6 weeks or when advised by Dr. Spiro.
You’ll notice a dramatic improvement in chest shape immediately, but the final definition becomes more visible as swelling goes down over the coming weeks.
Gynecomastia surgery can create long-lasting improvement in chest contours, especially when you pair it with a stable weight and healthy routine.
The area of scarring depends on your procedure. As your body heals after excision, your scars will continue to soften and fade over time.
The Foundation of Your Journey
Good outcomes don’t happen by chance—they’re built with purpose.
Frequently Asked Questions
While there is no single age that’s best for gynecomastia surgery, it’s a condition that frequently affects men between the ages of 50 and 69. The right time depends more on whether the condition has stabilized and whether it continues to affect your comfort, confidence, or chest contours.
For younger patients, we often recommend waiting until their chest has fully developed. For adult men, it may be worth considering gynecomastia surgery in NJ once you’ve ruled out all other causes and the fullness is not improving naturally.
The cost of gynecomastia surgery depends on the extent of the correction you need. Some men only need liposuction, while others need surgical excision to remove glandular tissue or excess skin. The most accurate pricing comes after an individual consultation and thorough examination with Dr. Spiro.
Yes, in some cases you can leave gynecomastia untreated. If it is mild, painless, and not bothering you, you may not need surgery. However, if the condition causes chest discomfort, emotional distress, or contours that don’t improve over time, gynecomastia surgery in NJ may be a good next step. A consultation with an experienced surgeon like Dr. Spiro can help you determine if surgery makes the most sense for you.
Men often choose other procedures to improve body contours, facial aging, or overall confidence. Depending on your concerns, you may consider liposuction, a tummy tuck, eyelid surgery, or our non-surgical treatments such as Botox or Xeomin injections.
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