Improving Male Sagging Breasts with Gynecomastia Surgery (Simon Grade 2-B + Breast Ptosis)
Patient Registration Info
| Age | Weight | Height | BMI |
|---|---|---|---|
|
in their 40s |
93kg |
176cm |
30 |
Surgical site
gynecomastia
2-B
Many people often associate sagging breasts with women who have experienced pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding.
However, due to Westernized eating habits and the increasing population of individuals with obesity, some men also experience concerns about sagging breasts.
In particular, those who have gained weight from childhood or have had gynecomastia symptoms since adolescence without seeking treatment may have been maintaining a chest with increased volume for an extended period.
In such cases, breast ptosis (a condition where the breasts droop downward) may occur, making it important to consult a healthcare professional at the right time.
If gynecomastia is accompanied by breast ptosis, it is difficult to recover naturally, and the treatment involves consulting with a medical professional to remove the overdeveloped glandular tissue and correct the shape of the chest.
Let’s take a closer look at the before-and-after photos of a gynecomastia surgery patient below.
[Lesarts plastic surgery before gynecomastia surgery]
This patient is in his early 40s and has been dealing with gynecomastia since his teenage years, noticing the protrusion and enlargement of both breasts.
As an adult, he has experienced ongoing discomfort due to the protruding chest.
Despite consistent efforts in weight management and chest muscle exercises, the patient reported that he did not experience significant changes in breast size and shape due to gynecomastia.
Ultimately, due to the continued physical and psychological discomfort in daily life, he sought treatment and surgical correction for his gynecomastia.
[Lesarts plastic surgery before gynecomastia surgery]
During the consultation for gynecomastia, it was clearly observed that the chest had considerable protrusion, and there was also a slight presence of breast ptosis.
The patient was diagnosed with Simon grade 2-B, and to accurately determine the cause of the gynecomastia, an ultrasound examination was performed. The results confirmed that both breasts required glandular tissue removal, diagnosing it as true gynecomastia.
As a result, the patient’s treatment plan involved glandular tissue removal through a mastectomy to address the excessive volume of the breast tissue. To prevent any indentation or imbalance in the shape of the chest due to the absence of the removed tissue, a tissue repositioning surgery was recommended to correct the chest shape to a more masculine appearance.
Additionally, to refine the chest’s shape, liposuction was suggested to remove excess fat from the lateral chest area.
Although the patient showed mild breast ptosis, there were concerns regarding potential skin sagging after surgery. Thus, continuous follow-up appointments were recommended to monitor the skin’s condition and post-surgical symptoms.
The photos below show the before and after results of the gynecomastia surgery, taken 2.5 months after the procedure, based on the discussed surgical plan.
[Lesarts plastic surgery before&after gynecomastia surgery(Taken under the same conditions 2.5 months after gynecomastia surgery.)]
[Lesarts plastic surgery before&after gynecomastia surgery(Taken under the same conditions 2.5 months after gynecomastia surgery.)]
When comparing the photos taken before and 2.5 months after the gynecomastia surgery, it is clear that, before the surgery, the chest had not only protrusion due to the volume caused by gynecomastia but also sagging due to the weight of the enlarged breasts.
After undergoing glandular tissue removal and lateral chest liposuction, the overall shape of the chest was corrected into a more masculine form, and tissue repositioning surgery was performed to prevent any indentation, resulting in a firmer, more defined chest shape.
Although the patient had mild breast ptosis (sagging) due to gynecomastia, post-surgery, the area was compressed with the help of compression garments, which prevented sagging and supported the proper healing process. By diligently following the post-surgery care instructions, including wearing compression garments and attending follow-up visits, the patient not only treated the gynecomastia symptoms but also achieved a well-defined masculine chest shape.
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[2.5 month post-gynecomastia progress(Image for better understanding.)]
The changes can be clearly seen in the pre- and post-surgery comparison when wearing a gray short-sleeve T-shirt.
As mentioned earlier, the patient had slight breast ptosis. However, after consistent follow-up, no signs of sagging were observed, and the recovery process was excellent. As a result, additional breast lifting procedures were deemed unnecessary.
[Lesarts plastic surgery before&after gynecomastia surgery(Taken under the same conditions 2.5 months after gynecomastia surgery.)]