Gynecomastia Treatment in Toronto

Much like the female form, the male physique permeates our culture and may make some men self-conscious about the appearance of their chest. For men who struggle with a feminine-appearing chest, cosmetic plastic surgeon Dr. Mahmood Kara performs male breast reduction for gynecomastia in Toronto, Whitby and Vaughan.

To learn more about male breast reduction in Toronto for gynecomastia, request a complimentary consultation online or call (800) 390-5611. We offer first-time consultation patients a free microdermabrasion treatment as our way of saying "thank you" for considering us.

Choosing to Get Male Breast Reduction: Who's a Good Candidate?

Male breast reduction, which aims to correct excess breast tissue on the male chest, can be performed on most men and some adolescents who deal with gynecomastia and do not respond to changes in lifestyle.

Men who are tired of hiding the condition and want relief through surgical intervention should meet some criteria before Dr. Kara will operate. If a medical evaluation indicates that lifestyle changes will not solve the problem, the patient should also be a nonsmoker at a stable body weight.

Once Dr. Kara has observed that these criteria are met, he will be able to move forward with your male breast reduction in Vaughn, Toronto or Whitby.

Your Male Breast Reduction in Toronto

During your consultation, Dr. Kara will outline the specific procedures he will use when he performs your male breast reduction, but the surgery generally takes at least one hour. Depending on the amount of tissue to be removed, you will either be given a general anesthetic or a local anesthetic with sedation. To begin, Dr. Kara will make small incisions to remove the excess breast tissue. The incision will be made in your underarm or around the nipple. In some cases, Dr. Kara may also use liposuction to remove fat deposits on your chest. Once excess tissue and fat have been removed, Dr. Kara will be able to close the incisions with sutures and create a more masculine chest.

Results and Aftercare for Male Breast Reduction

Following your male breast reduction in Toronto, Dr. Kara will give you aftercare instructions to follow that will ensure proper healing. He will instruct you to keep your chest wrapped in gauze and to avoid exercise for about three weeks. You can return to work after a week or so, at which point the sutures will be removed. You may experience swelling, bruising and pain, for which Dr. Kara will prescribe medication. After about three months, you will be able to experience the final result of your surgery. Continued healthy diet and exercise will ensure the benefits are maintained. Additional procedures such as liposuction in Toronto can further improve the body contour.