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Schedule A ConsultationEnlarged male breasts—commonly caused by a condition known as gynecomastia—can lead to physical discomfort and emotional frustration. Many men feel the same way when they constantly hide their chest or avoid certain shirts. Breast reduction for men is a safe, effective, and permanent solution for creating a flatter, more masculine chest.
In this guide, we’ll explain how the procedure works, who it’s for, what recovery looks like, and how to get started.
Breast reduction for men is a surgical procedure that removes excess glandular tissue, fat, and sometimes skin from the chest to correct gynecomastia. The goal is to achieve a natural-looking, masculine contour that restores confidence and comfort.
This surgery is often the only solution when gynecomastia does not respond to diet, exercise, or hormone therapy.
Gynecomastia can be caused by:
Not all male chest fullness is gynecomastia. Some men have pseudogynecomastia, which is chest fat without glandular tissue. True gynecomastia involves firm breast tissue under the nipple and often requires surgical excision.
You may be a good candidate if you:
We see patients of all ages at our Newport Beach clinic—from teens struggling with puberty-related gynecomastia to older men dealing with hormone-related chest changes.
Breast reduction for men typically includes:
The surgery is usually performed under general anesthesia and takes 1 to 2 hours. Most patients go home the same day and return to normal activity within a few days.
Recovery from male breast reduction is straightforward:
Final results become visible as swelling subsides, with full results seen around 3 months post-op.
Yes, but the gynecomastia surgery scars are small and well-hidden. Most incisions are placed around the areola, where the color change in skin helps disguise them. With proper aftercare, scars typically fade significantly and become nearly invisible over time.
Patients often report:
The results are permanent, as long as your weight remains stable and you avoid triggers like anabolic steroids or hormone-disrupting medications.
If you’re ready to feel confident in your body again, breast reduction for men may be the answer. Dr. Joseph Cruise is a board-certified plastic surgeon and one of the nation’s most experienced gynecomastia specialists.
Our Newport Beach clinic welcomes patients from Los Angeles, Orange County, and beyond. Virtual consultations are available for out-of-town patients.
Schedule your gynecomastia consultation today and take the first step toward a flatter, stronger, and more confident chest.
Dr. Joseph Cruise is a board-certified plastic surgeon with over 20 years of experience. Regarded as one of the top gynecomastia surgeons in the world, Dr. Cruise has gynecomastia-specific content that can be found at lagynecomastia.org. Dr. Cruise has dedicated his career to cosmetic surgery but has also had extensive training in General Surgery, Hand Surgery, and Microvascular Surgery. Dr. Joseph Cruise is also a member of the Rhinoplasty Society as well as the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
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