Male Breast Reduction St. Louis - Gynecomastia Missouri

Are you unhappy with the size and shape of your chest? Have you lost a significant amount of weight and are now left with extra skin on your chest? If so, you may be a candidate for a gynecomastia repair procedure.

Dr. Cabbabe usually advises that you check with your medical doctor about potential causes of gynecomastia such as liver problems or hormonal imbalances prior to pursuing surgery. Alcohol and cannabis use can also contribute to this condition.

Your insurance company may pay for this operation in severe conditions. Photographs will need to be taken and submitted for review. The appropriate blood work will need to be done as well as described above.

In a gynecomastia repair procedure, Dr. Cabbabe will reduce the size of a man’s chest and reshape the chest as needed. Liposuction is generally incorporated. Some men may only require liposuctioning to achieve their desired result. Most men, however, will require an incision in order to remove dense glandular tissue that cannot be liposuctioned under the nipple – areola complex.

In moderate or severe cases, more incisions are needed to re-shape the breast and to relocate a low nipple – areola to the appropriate position. Dr. Cabbabe will review these techniques with your prior to surgery.

Dr. Cabbabe incorporates his experience with reconstructive and cosmetic surgery of the body to give his patients the best results possible to meet their desires. He is an expert in cosmetic, reconstructive and minimally invasive body surgery. Many bariatric surgeons refer their patients to Dr. Cabbabe for his expertise. During your consultation, Dr. Cabbabe will carefully examine you and will make recommendations in order to help you achieve your desired result.

We believe that patients, their desires, and anatomy are all unique. Dr. Cabbabe believes that the key to a successful surgery is proper planning and discussion with the patient about their goals. Therefore, Dr. Cabbabe evaluates each patient and creates a customized surgical plan for all of his patients to meet their expectations. To schedule a consultation, call us at 314-842-5885 or complete the contact us form.

Preparing for Surgery

Dr. Cabbabe will ask that you refrain from taking any aspirin, plavix, Coumadin or any other type of blood thinner. Markings will be placed on the chest.

Recovery

If this procedure is done by itself, most patients are able to go home the same day. Pain medication and antibiotics will be prescribed. There may be some numbness in the chest that will improve with time. Most patients are able to shower within 24 hours. Dr. Cabbabe will ask you to wear compression garments for 2 weeks after surgery to help minimize swelling and maximize your result.