Gynecomastia Good Candidates
Gynecomastia Good Candidates
Are You a Good Candidate for Male Breast Reduction / Gynecomastia Correction?
The question as to whether or not you are a good candidate is easier to answer than finding out the exact cause of the gynecomastia. A good candidate is simply any man who feels self-conscious about his breasts. If this problem is treated by a competent plastic surgeon it can be effectively and safely improved and often corrected completely.
- Overview of Gynecomastia
- Causes of Gynecomastia
- Ideal male chest
- Joseph T Cruise, MD’s Gynecomastia Philosophy
- 7 Types of Gynecomastia
- 1-Puffy nipple. Breast tissue outside of areola
- 2-Chest angle less than 45 °
- 3-Chest angle 45-60° Mild breast sag
- 4-Chest angle 60-90° Moderate breast sag
- 5-Chest angle greater than 90° Significant sag
- 6-Top of areola is above chest fold. Severe sag
- 7-Top of areola is below chest fold. Extreme sag
- Are You a Good Candidate?
- Benefits of Male Breast Reduction
- Components of Gynecomastia
- Classic Gynecomastia
- Puffy Nipples
- Fatty Gyecomastia
- Saggy Gynecomastia
- Breast Roll
- Prior to Male Breast Reduction
- Male Breast Reduction Anesthesia
- After the Male Breast Reduction
- Recovery from Male Breast Reduction
- Possible Complications
- Gynecomastia Cost and Financing
- Gynecomastia Words to Know
- Gynecomastia Before and After Pictures
Remember, gynecomastia is usually not caused by any serious medical problems. In fact, the cause is rarely identified. However, it must be emphasized, that there are some significant medical problems that do cause gynecomastia and must be looked into. To determine if you have treatable medical reasons for your gynecomastia you must see your family doctor. When seeking a consultation, it is important to list all the medications you are taking, as well as providing a complete medical history.
It is very important that you understand factors that compromise the result of treating gynecomastia. The most common include:
- Markedly Overweight Men. Even though surgery will help even the significantly overweight, the result will not be as good. For this reason, you should try to get within 30-40lb of your ideal body weight.
- Men with Poor Skin Quality. Gynecomastia surgery involves two important processes. One, is to get rid of the excess tissue. The second is skin contraction. The skin must recognize that this tissue is gone and contract back. Some people do not have skin that can contract back. Their skin has lost its elastic properties. This includes men over the age of 50, men with significant sun damage, breasts with a lot of stretch marks, and men who have had gastric bypass.
I am happy to have found Joseph T Cruise, MD as my surgeon. it’s been so many years since I wanted to get somethings off my chest! finally, flew to California from Canada and within a week had the consultation / procedure done. I already feel better wearing a shirt. there is nothing to hide or be ashamed of. I look forward to see the final results in the 6 months or so to come. Thanks to Joseph T Cruise, MD’s perfectionism and his genuine interest in helping men like me, I feel like having a new life.