To learn more about male breast reduction in the Long Island, New York, area, please contact East Islip Surgical today.
Edward John Bieniewicz M.D.
167 East Main Street
Islip, New York 11730
Phone: (631) 666-1700
Fax: (631) 666-1735
Mammary gland enlargement in men, or gynecomastia, is a common condition that can lead a man to develop insecurities about his body. Often in these cases, male breast reduction can boost a man's self-esteem and promote a more positive body image. For his patients with gynecomastia, Dr. Edward John Bieniewicz offers male breast reduction at our Long Island, New York, plastic surgery practice, East Islip Surgical. Men with enlarged breasts due to excess fat deposits rather than enlarged mammary glands can also often benefit from a variation on the male breast reduction procedure that includes liposuction.
Dr. Bieniewicz evaluates each potential candidate for male breast reduction at our comfortable office in Long Island, New York, in order to develop a personalized treatment plan. Most often, this treatment plan includes the removal of excess fat and glandular tissue. In severe cases of gynecomastia, excess skin is also removed, and the nipples are reduced in size and relocated to positions higher on the chest. Incision locations and patterns are dependent on the amount of tissue and skin that must be removed and therefore vary from patient to patient.
After male breast reduction, the area around the breast may feel sore and patients may experience bruising and swelling. Any pain can be managed using medication prescribed by Dr. Bieniewicz, and an elastic bandage or compression garment is often wrapped around the chest to reduce swelling and assist the skin in adapting to the patient's new chest contour. Downtime is minimal, and patients typically return to work in less than a week. However, patients should consult Dr. Bieniewicz before resuming any strenuous activities.
If you are a man with gynecomastia or enlarged breasts and would like a firmer, more masculine chest contour, you may be a candidate for male breast reduction. Contact our Long Island, New York, practice to learn more or to schedule a consultation with Dr. Bieniewicz.