Male Breast Reduction

Gynecomastia — a condition of over-developed or enlarged breasts in men — often causes emotional discomfort and can impair self-confidence. Some men even avoid certain physical activities and intimacy simply to hide their condition.

Advances in plastic surgery techniques allow for correction of gynecomastia through a procedure that reduces breast size and flattens and enhances the chest contours. Nearly 20,000 male breast reduction procedures were performed in 2006.

This procedure is a good option for patients who:

• Are physically healthy and of relatively normal weight
• Have realistic expectations
• Are not experiencing further breast development
• Are bothered by the feeling that their breasts are too large

In this podcast, listeners will hear ASPS Member Surgeon Michael Olding discussing the causes of gynecomastia and courses of treatment, as well as his patient, Matthew, describing how he coped with his condition before surgery and his post-surgical outlook on life.

This podcast contains musical excerpts from The Matthew Show.