Plastic Surgery Procedures for Men

As more and more procedures are developed specifically for men, it has become increasingly common for men to get plastic surgery. In fact, many plastic surgery practitioners are treating just as many men as they are women. Since it is becoming such common practice, it’s important for men to know the options that they have when considering plastic surgery. Millions of men are affected by conditions that can only be fixed by plastic surgery, and should be aware of the treatments that are available to them.

Gynecomastia
One of the most frequent conditions found in men is known as gynecomastia. The cause of this condition can range from weight gain or taking certain medications to being purely genetic. Men who experience this condition have a large increase in breast tissue. This emasculating overdevelopment of tissue often causes embarrassment and low-self confidence in men. Gynecomastia is long lasting, and doesn’t respond to diet and exercise like other forms of weight gain. Fortunately, there are solutions that can restore your masculine physique and also relieve your body from the discomfort of excess breast tissue.

Treatment
While the condition can be very tough for men, there is a procedure that can be done quickly and deliver great results. As well as restoring your masculine physique, it treats asymmetry of the chest and can relieve stress on the back and shoulders by eliminating the excess breast tissue. Men who have experienced this type of weight gain from hormonal imbalances caused by medications or other things have had incredible results from gynecomastia treatment. The treatment includes liposuction and/or tissue excision and leaves minimal scarring. After the post-operative swelling subsides, which typically only takes a few weeks, you’ll see the results of the procedure. The best part is, you can resume normal activities within days of treatment, and immediately begin to enjoy the long-lasting results of gynecomastia treatment.

If you are a man interested in gynecomastia treatment or would like more information, contact Dr. Widenhouse at Port City Plastic Surgery. Call us today to schedule your consultation, 843-518-5000.