Male Plastic Surgery

in Beverly Hills, CA

Gynecomastia Surgery

Gynecomastia surgery addresses enlarged male breasts. Gynecomastia can develop at any age due to genetics, hormones, or obesity, or it may occur from the use of steroids, alcohol, or drugs. Gynecomastia can be due to an excess of fat, breast tissue, or both.

Liposuction: For patients whose gynecomastia is due to excess fat, liposuction is used to remove the unwanted fat and reveal a smoother, flatter chest contour. This technique can be performed with or without skin excision depending on the level of skin laxity.

Excision Method: For patients whose gynecomastia is due to an excess of breast tissue, liposuction will not be effective. Dr. Linder makes incisions around the areola and surgically removes excess breast tissue and skin.

Tummy Tuck

Tummy tuck surgery, also known as abdominoplasty, improves the appearance of the midsection by tightening abdominal muscles, improving core strength, and removing excess abdominal skin. This is often performed on men who have lost a significant amount of weight or have weak rectus muscles. Tummy tuck surgery is available in several variations.

Mini Tummy Tuck: Addresses mild to moderate skin laxity below the navel.

Modified Tummy Tuck: Addresses moderate skin and muscle laxity and allows for greater correction than a mini tummy tuck.

Extended Tummy Tuck: Ideal for patients who have achieved substantial weight loss. This technique addresses severe abdominal laxity that extends around the hips.

Belt Tummy Tuck: Addresses significant skin laxity on the midsection, hips, back, or buttock area. The incision encircles the entire midsection.

Liposuction

Liposuction targets the frustrating, unwanted pockets of fat that accumulate across your body. Liposuction is ideal for patients who are near their ideal weight but have localized pockets of stubborn fat that are resistant to diet and exercise. Dr. Linder makes small incisions in the treatment areas and uses a thin, hollow tube to remove excess fat cells.

Liposuction can be used to treat unwanted fat on the:

Abdomen: Pockets of fat often develop on the lower abdomen.

Love Handles: Excess fat develops on the hips and bulges above the waistband.

Legs: Liposuction can be performed on both the thighs and knees.

Chest: Excess fat in the breasts that leads to gynecomastia can be treated.

Abdominal Sculpting

Abdominal sculpting uses selective liposuction to create the appearance of chiseled, “six-pack” abs. With abdominal sculpting, Dr. Linder uses liposuction in small sections to define abdominal muscles and alter the contours of the abdomen. This procedure can be performed alone or in combination with traditional liposuction or tummy tuck surgery.

Anesthesia

Male plastic surgery is performed using general anesthesia under the careful supervision of a board-certified anesthesiologist. Laryngeal mask airways are often used. Exceptions to this are patients with a history of reflux or gastroesophageal disease. These patients are better candidates for endotracheal tube intubation.

Surgery Time Table

Preoperative: Patients start on an intravenous antibiotic.

Surgery: Your procedure may last between 1 and 6 hours depending on the treatment or combination of treatments.

Recovery Room: By law, patients must remain in the recovery room for observation for at least 1 hour after surgery.

After Surgery: You will be prescribed oral antibiotics and pain medication. Bandages will cover any incisions, and compression garments will be worn to reduce swelling.

Day 1 Postoperative Visit: Bandages and dressings will be replaced, and incisions will be examined. Compression garments should continue to be worn.

Week 1: For tummy tuck patients, surgical drains are removed.

Week 2: All sutures are removed and light activities can resume. Most patients return to work. Heavy lifting should still be avoided.

Week 6: Compression garments are no longer necessary. Activities and exercises can be resumed.