Restore a flatter, more masculine chest contour with gynecomastia surgery at Dassoulas Plastic Surgery. This procedure removes excess breast tissue and fat that can cause enlarged male breasts. Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Kasandra Dassoulas brings over 14 years of combined surgical training and experience to body contouring in Bethesda, MD.
Restore a More Masculine Chest Contour
Gynecomastia surgery, also known as male breast reduction, creates a flatter, more proportionate chest by addressing enlarged male breasts. Depending on your anatomy, your treatment plan may involve removing excess glandular breast tissue, unwanted fat, or both. Dr. Dassoulas carefully tailors the surgical plan to your individual needs and aesthetic goals, helping improve chest contours while preserving a natural-looking appearance.
Gynecomastia Surgery Treats:
- Excess glandular breast tissue
- Stubborn fat in the chest area
- Enlarged or prominent male breasts
- Uneven or asymmetrical chest contours
- Puffy or protruding nipples
- Excess skin associated with significant chest enlargement
- Chest fullness that does not improve with diet and exercise
How Does Gynecomastia Surgery Work?
Gynecomastia surgery reshapes the chest by removing the tissue responsible for unwanted fullness. If excess fat is present, liposuction uses a thin tube called a cannula to remove fat cells. Firmer glandular breast tissue, which cannot be removed with liposuction alone, may be surgically excised.
When necessary, excess skin can be removed. Dr. Dassoulas selects the appropriate techniques based on your anatomy to create a flatter, more balanced chest contour.
Benefits of Gynecomastia Surgery:
- Creates a flatter, more defined chest contour
- Improves chest symmetry and overall proportions
- Removes excess glandular breast tissue and stubborn fat
- Addresses tissue that may not respond to diet or exercise
- Can reduce puffy or prominent nipples
- May make fitted clothing feel more comfortable
- Can improve confidence in your chest appearance
Your Gynecomastia Surgery
Your procedure begins with anesthesia in an accredited surgical facility. Dr. Dassoulas then evaluates the type and location of tissue contributing to your chest fullness. When excess fat is present, she may make small incisions and insert a slender cannula to loosen and remove fat with liposuction. This allows her to sculpt the surrounding area for more balanced contours.
If dense glandular tissue is responsible for the enlargement, Dr. Dassoulas removes it through carefully placed incisions, often around the edge of the areola. She may combine excision with liposuction when both fat and glandular tissue are present. For more significant gynecomastia, excess skin may be removed, and the nipple-areola complex repositioned when appropriate. Dr. Dassoulas carefully shapes each side of your chest, checks symmetry, and closes the incisions to support a natural-looking, proportionate result.
Recovery After Gynecomastia Surgery
After gynecomastia surgery, swelling, bruising, soreness, and chest tightness are common during the first one to two weeks. You may wear a compression garment to control swelling and support healing. Many patients return to desk work within about one week, although strenuous exercise and heavy lifting are typically restricted for several weeks. Dr. Dassoulas provides individualized aftercare instructions and 24/7 access for concerns or complications.
Swelling generally improves substantially over the first few weeks, and your chest contour becomes more defined as healing progresses. The results continue to refine over three to six months as residual swelling resolves and tissues settle. Scars also soften and fade over time. Dassoulas Plastic Surgery also offers postoperative laser scar treatments for all appropriate candidates to help improve their appearance.
Initiate Your Transformation Today
Dr. Kasandra Dassoulas is a board-certified plastic surgeon who understands how much the appearance of your chest can affect the way you feel about your body. With over 14 years of combined surgical training and experience, she takes a thoughtful, personalized approach to creating natural-looking contours. You’ll also have 24/7 access for postoperative concerns. Schedule your consultation for gynecomastia surgery in Bethesda, MD, today.
