Gynecomastia (enlargement of male breast tissue) is a common problem. Up to 60% of males have some degree of gynecomastia during their lifetime.

Patients with gynecomastia should undergo medical evaluation to determine the cause. Once the diagnosis has been made, there are many options available for treatment of the condition. When possible correcting the underlying cause. For example, discontinuing therapy with the offending medication or initiating testosterone replacement therapy (will improve breast tenderness and decrease the size of the breast in many patients).If gynecomastia persists and is a cosmetic problem for the patient, removal of the excess breast tissue is indicated.

The best candidates for surgical management of gynecomastia are patient who have benign breast enlargement, who are experiencing social or personal discomfort and are willing to undergo minor outpatient surgical procedure.

A new surgical technique is used by Dr. Pollard, which eliminates the need for large incisions. In this treatment technique, each breast is injected with dilute solution of epinephrine and lidocaine and treated with liposuction. Whatever firm tissue is left behind can be removed through a small incision. This technique allows for precise sculpting of the tissue so that the final appearance is natural. To find out about more this procedure, please contact Dr. Pollard for confidential consultation.