Surgery for Gynecomastia Los Angeles
Male Breast Reduction

Why Do I Have This Problem?
Gynecomastia is an often-embarrassing physical issue that is hereditary and typically does not respond to weight loss or working out. Gynecomastia is a medical term for a condition wherein men develop fatty breast-like tissue in the chest area. The term comes from the Greek words gyne meaning "woman" and mastos meaning "breast."

The condition is relatively common in adolescent boys, and 90% of the time symptoms disappear in a matter of months or years (usually once adolescence ends). About 10% are burdened with this problem after puberty and it can cause shame and embarrassment. Though certain drugs and medical problems have been linked with male breast overdevelopment, there is no known cause in the vast majority of cases.


What Can You Do About Gynecomastia?
Gynecomastia surgery, sometimes called a male breast reduction, can help tremedously for men who feel self-conscious about this problem. Gynecomastia surgery is often done on an outpatient basis in a matter of an hour or two, and uses liposuction to strategically remove fat tissue from the chest area, resulting in a chest that is flatter, firmer, and more contoured.

For best results, it is important to find a plastic surgeon with experience in treating gynecomastia and performing male breast reductions.


Typical Recovery Time After Gynecomastia Surgery:
Most Los Angeles gynecomastia surgery patients take only a few days off work after their procedures.  They typically need to avoid working out for about two weeks after surgery. In a small number of cases, some numbness of the area can occur, but is usually temporary.

Gynecomastia Surgery Before and After Photos

Above (2 sets): Dr. Svehlak. Gynecomastia surgery using Vaser ultrasound liposuction of chest area.
Above (3 sets): Dr. Yamini. Gynecomastia procedure using liposuction of chest to remove exces fatty tissue from the enlarged breasts in a male patient.
Above (2 sets): Dr. Svehlak. Gynecomastia procedure using Vaser ultrasound liposuction of chest to remove excess glandular and fatty tissue from the enlarged breasts in a male patient.
Above set: Dr. Yamini. Gynecomastia surgery Los Angeles using Vaser ultrasound liposuction of chest to remove excess fatty tissue.
Above set: Dr. Yamini. 55 year old patient had gynecomastia repair using VASER (ultrasound)-assisted liposuction and direct excision of breast tissue through small incision around areaola.  Results shown are 3 wks after surgery.  No breast lift required and no visible scars.

Before & After photographs of gynecomastia shown above and on this site are patients of Dr. Svehlak's or Dr. Yamini's who have given permission to have their photos published. Images may be edited only to obscure distinctive features such as moles, jewelry, tattoos, or birthmarks for patient privacy. Photos are for illustrative purposes only. Individual results vary with surgery to correct gynecomastia, also called a male breast reduction. Reputable surgeons do not guarantee outcomes and no prediction of outcome is implied. Individual healing characteristics and unexpected complications can affect the outcome of any surgery, including our Los Angeles male breast reduction procedure, including our Beverly Hills gynecomastia procedure.