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Terrence P. Murphy, MD,
FACS
Plastic and
Aesthetic Surgery
http://www.murphyplasticsurgery.com/index.html
601 E. Hampden Ave. |
Suite 310 | Englewood,
Colorado 80113
303.788.8400 or
800.759.1005
 Surgery
for prominence of breast
tissue in male patient
can offer great
improvements in body
image and
self-confidence. The
majority of these
gynecomastia patients
are younger men who are
upset by the prominence
of tissue in their
breast areas which
significantly limits
their activities,
particularly related to
summer activities and
sports. They hate the
idea of taking off their
shirts. They may
 have
been told for years that
it will go away but
despite waiting they
have seen no
improvement. Although
gynecomastia may be
related to more
deep-rooted medical
issues or certain
medications, this is
rare. The vast majority
of these gynecomastia
patients simply have too
much tissue, either
breast tissue or fat in
these areas, that needs
to be removed.
In
some gynecomastia
patients, the prominence
is simply due to an
excess of fat in the
area, and liposuction
can take care of the
problem. More commonly,
the prominence is due to
an excess of breast
tissue and a small
incision along the
border of the areola
(flat part of the
nipple) is needed to
remove the extra tissue.
This gynecomastia
surgery is typically
combined with
liposuction to feather
the edges of tissue
removal.
Private Surgical Suite
The male breast
reduction/gynecomastia
surgery is performed in
Dr. Murphy's private
office surgical suite
under sedation and local
anesthesia. After about
an hour in recovery
patients are discharged
to home. A small drain
may be placed on each
side to help minimize
swelling and bruising.
It is usually removed
after two or three days.
After a few days most
patients have returned
to normal daily
activities but should
wait for 10 - 14 days
before resuming vigorous
exercise.
Minimal Risks
Risks of gynecomastia
surgery are minimal and
include a very small
incidence of infection
or bleeding. Numbness
over the breast area is
typical early on but
generally resolves over
a few months. Permanent
numbness in the area of
the nipple is a
possibility. Dr.
Murphy's patients have
never experienced any
significant scarring in
the area of the
incision.
Consultations
Some gynecomastia
surgery candidates are
so self-conscious about
their appearance related
to this condition that
they may be reluctant to
come in for a
consultation. Be assured
that Dr. Murphy is
committed to making this
as comfortable for you
as possible. He can
offer you a private
consultation with him
alone; no nurses
involved. His private
office suite offers you
all the anonymity you
can get. Feel free to
call Dr. Murphy
personally to discuss
this surgery.
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Denver Gynecomastia Plastic Surgery photos. Gynecomastia is the medical term for male breast reduction, however, male breast reduction does not have to result from gynecomastia.
Denver male breast reduction
Breast reduction
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