Are there any risks involved in male breast reduction?
When gynecomastia surgery is performed by a board-certified plastic surgeon, as it is at Aestique® Medical Center, complications are infrequent and usually minor. There is a risk of infection after male breast reduction, as with any surgery. However, we take steps to minimize this risk. Other risks of gynecomastia surgery include excessive bleeding, skin injury, reaction to anesthesia, and excessive fluid loss or accumulation. Male breast reduction may result in scars, permanent changes in pigment of the area, or slight asymmetry of the breasts or nipples. The procedure’s temporary effects may include loss of breast sensation or numbness, which may persist for up to a year. Pittsburgh male breast reduction patients can reduce the risk of any complications by following the instructions our surgeons give both before and after surgery.
