Talk to a Doctor About Male Breast Reduction
While the majority of breast reduction procedures are performed on women, a significant number of men also consider breast reduction, primarily for cosmetic reasons. Talk to a doctor about getting male breast reduction surgery if you suffer from gynecomastia, or pseudo-gynecomastia, a medical condition which causes extra fat and glandular material to collect in the breasts. Read on to learn talk to a doctor about male breast reduction.
Instructions
1. Learn all you can about the conditions that cause enlarged breasts in men and non-surgical treatments before you consider undergoing surgery. Your doctor may determine that you are not a good candidate for surgery if you have unexplored non-surgical means at your disposal--typically diet and exercise--to reduce the size of your breasts.
2. Talk to your regular physician before you go to the trouble of seeking out a qualified and reputable plastic surgeon to consult about male breast reduction surgery. She may perform a physical examination and ask you questions about your medical history and lifestyle to see whether there are any controllable variables that may be causing your enlarged breasts.
3. Trust your physician's initial assessment as to whether or not you would make a good candidate for male breast reduction surgery. Not every man is a good candidate for this invasive procedure. Of course, you are free to seek a second opinion, but surgery should be avoided unless there are no other treatment options available to you.
4. Get a referral to a trustworthy plastic surgeon if your physician agrees you might make a good surgery candidate. If your physician cannot locate a specialist, or if you want to expand your options, the Cosmetic Surgery website is a good place to start looking. See the Resources link below.
5. Meet with a specialist on a consultation basis, which is always the first step you should take when considering plastic surgery. Talk to the specialist about your reasons for considering male breast reduction surgery. Be honest about answering any questions the specialist may ask. Certain lifestyle choices, such as excessive marijuana or alcohol consumption, cause enlarged breasts to recur in men, even after surgery.
6. Prepare to face costs that could soar into the thousands of dollars range if you are deemed a good candidate for breast reduction surgery.
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