Serving Livingston, New Jersey - Female Breast Reduction and Male Gynecomastia Treatment
For many patients suffering physical and emotional discomfort due to having overly large, heavy breasts, breast reduction surgery can be an ideal solution. Dr. Joseph Fodero performs this procedure not only to ease the back, shoulder, and neck pain many women with large breasts experience, but also to help free women from the embarrassment and self-consciousness they feel because of their breasts. Dr. Fodero also performs breast reduction for men who suffer from gynecomastia, or enlarged male breasts, in order to give them flatter, more masculine chests. Contact our practice to learn more about the female breast reduction and male gynecomastia surgeries Dr. Fodero performs at his Livingston, New Jersey practice.
Female Breast Reduction
During breast reduction surgery, Dr. Fodero removes excess skin and tissue to reduce the breasts to a more manageable, proportional size. After breast reduction, many of Dr. Fodero's patients report a dramatic decrease in their physical discomfort, as well as a greater freedom to participate in sports and exercise and to wear more fitted styles of clothing without feeling self-conscious. Dr. Fodero has performed countless successful breast reductions and is extremely skilled in sculpting natural, symmetrical results.
The Breast Reduction Surgery Procedure
Breast reduction surgery patients are placed under general anesthesia so that they feel no pain during the procedure, which usually lasts between two and four hours. Once the patient is asleep, Dr. Fodero will create an incision around the areola and then extend it downward and along the crease at which the breast and chest meet. After the incisions are made, Dr. Fodero will remove enough fat and tissue to reduce the breasts to a more manageable size and weight. The nipple and areola are then moved to a higher location on the breast. Any remaining skin is then pulled tightly around the areola to give the breast a smooth, young, natural appearance.
Learn more about the breast reduction and what it can do for you by contacting Dr. Fodero's Livingston, New Jersey practice today.
Male Breast Reduction (Treatment for Gynecomastia)
Gynecomastia, or enlarged male breasts, is a relatively common condition affecting many males through and after puberty. The breasts swell with firm glandular tissue, fatty tissue, or both, resulting in a chest that looks more feminine. In the majority of gynecomastia cases, the enlarged breasts return to a normal size on their own. However, in some cases, the breasts may remain enlarged. The condition often causes men to feel self-conscious, making them reluctant to take off their shirts at the beach or the gym.
The Gynecomastia Surgery Procedure
Dr. Fodero performs surgery at his Livingston, New Jersey practice for gynecomastia patients to help free men from the embarrassment of having large breasts. The best candidates for gynecomastia surgery are men who are in good general health and have firm skin.
Gynecomastia surgery is similar to the female breast reduction procedure. Typically, a small, inconspicuous incision will be made at the edge of the man's areola. Excess fat and glandular tissue are removed through that incision with liposuction to create a sleeker, flatter, and more masculine contour.
In some cases, Dr. Fodero may find it necessary to completely excise the gland, along with liposuction. In other cases, Dr. Fodero may need to excise both extra skin and fat.
Gynecomastia surgery is often the ideal solution for men who feel embarrassed and inhibited by the size and shape of their breasts. Contact the practice of Dr. Fodero today to learn more about the benefits of undergoing male breast reduction.
Learn More about Breast Reduction
The condition of having overly large breasts affects both women and men. Dr. Fodero, renowned for his exceptional surgical skills, performs both female breast reduction and gynecomastia surgery at his Livingston, New Jersey practice. Learn more about female and male breast reduction by contacting Dr. Fodero's practice today.
