Gynecomastia surgery removes excess breast tissue, fat, and sometimes skin from the male chest to create a flatter, more masculine contour. Dr. Cheema uses a combination of direct tissue excision and liposuction depending on whether the enlargement is primarily glandular tissue, fat, or both. Incisions are placed around the edge of the areola where they heal to become nearly invisible.
Men of any age who have persistent breast enlargement that hasn’t resolved with diet, exercise, or time. Adolescents whose gynecomastia has persisted for more than two years past puberty. Men who experience tenderness, self-consciousness, or physical discomfort from enlarged chest tissue. It’s important to rule out hormonal or medication-related causes before surgery — Dr. Cheema will review your history thoroughly.
Most patients return to desk work within 3–5 days. A compression vest is worn for 3–4 weeks. Light exercise can resume at 2 weeks, with full gym activity at 6 weeks. Swelling subsides over 4–6 weeks. The final chest contour is visible at approximately 3 months. Scarring around the areola fades to become barely noticeable.