Gynecomastia surgery at Belle Medical is designed to reduce excess breast tissue in men, helping you achieve a firmer, more masculine-looking chest. If you’re struggling with enlarged male breast tissue that makes you uncomfortable in fitted shirts or at the pool, our expert surgical team offers a discreet, effective solution to help you feel confident in your body again.
Our plastic surgeon, Dr. Melody Scheefer, works alongside Medical Director Dr. Steven Angerbauer to provide personalized care for male breast reduction procedures. Together, they combine surgical expertise with Belle Medical’s luxury, white-glove approach, offering clear guidance from your initial consultation through recovery. Dr. Scheefer and Dr. Angerbauer focus on creating individualized treatment plans designed to achieve natural-looking, balanced results that complement your physique and align with your aesthetic goals.
Male Breast Reduction Treatment Details
Gynecomastia is the enlargement of breast tissue in men, often caused by hormone imbalances, genetics, or weight fluctuations. It can affect one or both sides of the chest. Depending on the severity of your condition, our providers may use liposuction to remove excess fat, surgical excision to remove glandular tissue, or a combination of both techniques to achieve a flatter, more sculpted chest. The result is a natural contour that reflects your overall physique and gives you the masculine silhouette you’re looking for.
Who Is a Good Candidate?
You may be an ideal candidate for male breast reduction surgery if you’re in good overall health and experiencing persistent fullness in your chest that doesn’t respond to diet or exercise. Our team will evaluate your medical history and aesthetic goals during your consultation to determine if this procedure is right for you.
Benefits & Recovery
Male breast reduction provides both physical and emotional benefits. You’ll enjoy wearing fitted shirts and feeling comfortable at the gym or beach without self-consciousness. Our advanced surgical techniques minimize scarring—any scars are typically hidden along the chest’s natural contours and fade significantly over time. Most patients experience a manageable recovery with minimal downtime, allowing them to return to normal activities within a few weeks.
Why Choose Belle Medical?
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Expert surgical team – Led by experienced plastic surgeons committed to beautiful, natural-looking results
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Minimal scarring – Meticulous techniques and strategic incision placement help minimize visible scarring whenever possible
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Personalized approach – Custom treatment plans designed around your unique anatomy and goals
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Luxury experience – Premium care delivered in a sophisticated, supportive environment
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Multiple locations – Convenient access in Draper & Bountiful, UT, and Meridian & Idaho Falls, ID
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Comprehensive support – Attentive guidance from your initial consultation through recovery and beyond
Ready to Reclaim Your Confidence?
Take the first step toward a more confident you. Contact Belle Medical today for a personalized consultation with our surgical team. Call us at 801-899-1244 to schedule your appointment at our Draper or Bountiful, Utah locations, or our Meridian or Idaho Falls, Idaho clinics. Let’s discuss how male breast reduction can help you feel like yourself again.
FAQs
Gynecomastia is the enlargement of male breast tissue, often caused by hormonal imbalances, medications, or genetics.
Gynecomastia surgery is a cosmetic procedure that removes excess fat and glandular tissue from the chest to create a flatter, more masculine contour.
Ideal candidates are healthy men who are bothered by the appearance of enlarged breasts and have not seen improvement through diet, exercise, or medication adjustments.
Yes, it affects a significant number of men at various stages of life, from puberty to adulthood, and is more common than many realize.
Gynecomastia can result from hormonal shifts, certain medications, anabolic steroids, or medical conditions affecting hormone production.
Yes, the results are typically permanent if the underlying cause is addressed and a stable weight is maintained.
You can expect a flatter, firmer, and more contoured chest that better aligns with your body proportions and confidence goals.
Most incisions are small and strategically placed around the areola or under the chest, resulting in minimal and discreet scarring.
Initial improvements are visible immediately, but final results emerge as swelling resolves over several weeks.
Yes, the goal is to achieve a natural-looking, masculine chest with smooth contours and no visible irregularities.
It’s rare, but recurrence can happen if hormonal imbalances reoccur or significant weight gain affects chest fat distribution.
In many cases, skin naturally retracts after fat and tissue removal. If needed, your provider may recommend additional skin-tightening options.
The procedure may involve liposuction, excision of glandular tissue, or a combination of both, depending on the severity of the case.
Most procedures take 1 to 2 hours and are performed as outpatient surgery, meaning you can go home the same day.
Recovery involves mild soreness and swelling. Most patients return to work in a few days and resume workouts after 3–4 weeks.
Yes, a compression vest is usually worn for a few weeks after surgery to reduce swelling and help shape the chest.
Gynecomastia surgery is typically performed under general anesthesia, although local anesthesia with sedation may be used in less extensive cases.
You should avoid heavy lifting, chest workouts, and any activity that strains the upper body until cleared by your provider.