Take Control of Your Chest With Male Breast Reduction in San Antonio
Gynecomastia, or male breast enlargement, can affect your confidence, but there’s a solution. At Eterna Cosmetic Surgery in San Antonio, Dr. Elizabeth Hernandez specializes in male breast reduction, offering both surgical and non-surgical options to help you achieve a flatter, more masculine chest. Whether caused by genetics or weight gain, Dr. Hernandez tailored each treatment to your specific needs, helping you feel more confident and comfortable in your skin.
What is Male Breast Reduction Surgery or Mastectomy?
Male breast reduction surgery, also known as mastectomy for gynecomastia, is a highly effective way to achieve a more masculine chest contour. For men with excessive glandular tissue, but minimal fat and firm skin, traditional surgery alone can deliver excellent results. This outpatient procedure is performed under general or local anesthesia, where an incision is made to remove excess tissue, and sometimes excess skin, if necessary.
VASER Liposuction: Non-surgical Male Breast Reduction
For the vast majority of gynecomastia patients, Dr. Hernandez is able to achieve truly impressive results using a customized blend of nonsurgical techniques — Renuvion J-Plasma treatment and VASERlipo. This combination is particularly valuable because symptoms of gynecomastia may include loose skin, as well as excess fat and tissue.
Renuvion is a state-of-the-art treatment that uses radiofrequency energy to heat helium gas, forming a plasma that contracts structural elements of the skin beneath the surface. VASERlipo vacuums away unwanted fat deposits.
Sometimes liposuction alone can be the best option for men who have excess fat, good skin elasticity and who do not have excess breast glandular tissue development. Typical examples are men who gain weight that is very noticeable on their chest, or men who lose weight, but still retain excess fat on their chest. Dr. Hernandez uses the advanced VASER-assisted type of liposuction, which gives her more precise control and is much gentler on the body than traditional liposuction.
Benefits of Male Breast Reduction
Achieving a flatter, tighter chest with natural-looking masculine contouring can do wonders to boost self-image and confidence. You can look smoother and leaner under clothing, and you’ll never hesitate again to take your shirt off on a hot summer day. The best candidates for nonsurgical male breast reduction are adult men who are in good health and who are at a stable weight.
Eterna’s nonsurgical treatment option is an in-office procedure that can produce truly impressive results in 2 hours, with minimal downtime. It is also much more affordable than surgery.
What happens during the male breast reduction procedure?
Dr. Hernandez brings outstanding technical expertise to each procedure, which enables her to individually tailor results according to each patient’s goals.
After applying local anesthetic to the treatment area, she uses Renuvion to contract skin tissues, producing smoother, tauter chest contouring. As noted above, she may also use VASERlipo as part of this process, to remove larger amounts of excess fat.
What happens after the mastectomy procedure?
Dr. Hernandez usually recommends a 2-day recovery period – the day of your procedure and the next day. You will need to take it easy during this time. You will likely also have to wear a compression vest for 4-6 weeks, to reduce risk of swelling and provide support as your chest heals. This procedure has no effect on chest hair.
How Much Does Male Breast Reduction Cost?
The cost of male breast reduction in San Antonio can vary depending on the complexity of the procedure and the techniques used. For patients who require only liposuction, the cost will generally be lower compared to those who need a more comprehensive surgical approach involving glandular tissue removal or skin tightening.
At Eterna Cosmetic Surgery, Dr. Hernandez customizes each treatment plan, so the overall cost reflects the specific needs of each patient. During your consultation, we’ll provide a detailed cost estimate that includes surgeon fees, anesthesia, and post-operative care, ensuring full transparency. Financing options are also available to help make your procedure more accessible.
Get even better results
Dr. Hernandez may recommend adding Morpheus8 to your breast reduction treatment plan. Mospheus8 is a dual technology that combines radiofrequency energy with microneedling, so it can help significantly to improve stretch marks and skin texture, as well as provide additional skin tightening. An extra boost is available to patients who choose to add PRP (platelet-rich plasma) treatment to their Morpheus8 procedure. PRP is derived from a small sample of each patient’s own blood.
Renuvion J-Plasma and Morpheus8 are both highly versatile treatment techniques. If you have concerns about excess fat or contouring in other parts of your body, Dr. Hernandez may be able to address those at the same time as she performs your breast reduction.
Take control of your physique
Dr.Hernandez has helped many men say goodbye to enlarged breasts, achieving the masculine chest contours they’ve always wanted. Learn more about how you could benefit from non-surgical male breast reduction by scheduling a consultation with Dr. Hernandez.
