Gynecomastia surgery, or male breast reduction is a cosmetic surgery procedure designed to reduce breast size in men who are distressed with the appearance of abnormally sized breasts, also called ‘man boobs’ in common parlance. The procedure may include surgical excision of excess glandular tissue, fat reduction through liposuction, or both combined. Gynecomastia condition can be treated safely with significant or complete correct by an expert surgeon.

Dr. Eugene Kim is a double board certified plastic surgeon providing a wide range of cutting edge procedures for both women and men. Dr. Kim performs male breast reduction surgery for suitable candidates. He provides this procedure to patients in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, Santa Monica, West Hollywood, CA, and surrounding locations.

 

Who should Receive Gynecomastia Surgery?

Men who are bothered by the existence of one or more of the following conditions will usually make outstanding candidates for breast reduction cosmetic surgery:

• Reluctance in revealing the chest in public, and hesitation in activities such as exercise at a gym or involvement in outdoor sports because of overly large sized breasts.
• Strong desire to improve manly body contours through breast reduction.
• Experiencing adverse emotional and psychological consequences because of abnormally sized male breasts.
• Reluctance to meet people or perform confidently at the workplace or in social settings due to awkward breast size.

 

Surgical Plan

The plastic surgeon will prepare a customized surgical plan to restore healthy male breast contours and correct any deformities related to the nipple or areola through gynecomastia procedure. As compared to the fatty tissue, the glandular breast tissue is usually denser. This may have to be excised surgically, or the surgeon may use both excision and liposuction.

The appropriate surgical technique will be decided according to the patient’s condition and the chances of post-operative skin redundancy. Skin shrinkage is generally higher in younger candidates. Experienced cosmetic surgeon Dr. Kim receives male patients from Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, Santa Monica, West Hollywood, CA, and nearby areas for gynecomastia surgery.

 

Techniques

Intra-areolar Incision

This is a popular technique, involving an incision extending along the lower half of the areola. The incision length will vary according to the patient’s breast anatomy.

 

Skin Resection

This technique is used in more severe cases. The surgeon will remove a portion of the breast structure and transpose the nipple and areola as needed.

 

Pull-through Technique

This less invasive technique requires only a minor incision made around the border of the areola. The surgeon will pull the glandular tissue from the overlying areola through the incision using liposuction.

 

Ultrasonic Liposuction

If the surgeon finds excessive presence of fatty tissue in the breast area, an ultrasonic liposuction may be performed. In general, more patients require liposuction in conjunction with surgical excision, while a few will need only liposuction.

 

Recovery

Most patients who go through fatty tissue liposuction as well as glandular tissue excision will recover in about one week to 10 days. Those who go through only liposuction will recover in about three to five days.

 

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Enlarged male breasts can be an embarrassing problem, which may occur due to various factors. Heredity, hormonal fluctuations, disease, steroid use, excess weight gain, or alcohol or substance abuse may cause this condition, which is clinically called gynecomastia. It can make a male patient emotionally distressed or dissatisfied with his aesthetic appearance.

Gynecomastic can be successfully corrected with male breast reduction cosmetic surgery. The procedure should only be performed by an experienced surgeon who has performed gynecomastia surgeries in the past. Double board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Eugene Kim provides this procedure to patients in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, Santa Monica, West Hollywood, CA, and surrounding communities.

 

Candidacy

 To determine a man’s candidacy for gynecomastia cosmetic surgery, the surgeon will first evaluate whether he has enough excess breast tissue to make a surgical procedure worthwhile. If the patient is bothered by only a small amount of excess fat tissue in the breasts, it may be reduced with a simple weight loss program or pectoral exercises.

Male breast reduction candidates should be in good general health, and having no such medical condition that could pose risk during or after surgery. The candidate should have a moderate body weight and a good amount of skin elasticity to achieve best results.

 

Diagnosis and Tests

A physical exam of the breast area will be followed by a careful assessment of the breast tissue, abdomen and genitals. To determine what caused gynecomastia, the plastic surgeon may order mammograms and blood tests. Dr. Kim receives patients from Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, Santa Monica, West Hollywood, CA, and nearby areas for male breast reduction surgery.

 

Procedure

Excess fat tissue from the male breast may be removed using liposuction surgery or through surgical excision. The surgeon will place discreet incisions in the areola and nipple area to keep the scarring minimal. In case of liposuction, the unwanted fat cells will be removed using a cannula. If any hard glandular tissue is present after liposuction, it will be removed with a scalpel.

Once the procedure is completed, the surgeon will place a drain tube into the incision area to prevent fluid build-up under the skin. Incisions will then be closed carefully. Most patients can return home in a few hours after the surgery. A compression garment will be provided, which must be worn for several weeks to expedite healing and recovery.

The entire procedure can be completed in about two hours. The surgeon may use local anesthesia with IV sedation or general anesthesia to perform this surgery.

 

Recovery

Following the surgery, swelling and bruising will be present for a few weeks. Swelling will fade away gradually, while bruising will be eliminated faster. Most patients can resume their normal routine in about one week or return to their workplace. However, restrictions on activities will be advised by the surgeon for a few weeks.

 

Results

Once the swelling subsides, the patient will be able to notice a tighter, firmer breast appearance with an enhanced masculine contour. Results are permanent, but the patient should maintain a stable body weight as far as possible.

 

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Most people in their 30’s will experience the onset of signs of facial aging, and some will have excess fat pockets in certain areas, and other aesthetic problems. Various cosmetic surgery procedures can be specifically tailored to meet the needs of this age group.

Dr. Eugene Kim is a double board certified plastic surgeon providing cutting edge procedures for the breast, body and face to patients in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, Santa Monica, West Hollywood, CA, and surrounding locations.

 

Facelift

Full or partial facelift surgery is a procedure designed to reverse the signs of aging from the face. If a person in their 30’s is bothered by the appearance of sagging skin in the midface, laugh lines, and wrinkles, they may consider a facelift cosmetic surgery for the lower and midface rejuvenation.

 

Brow Lift

In the 30’s, while a person still has a youthful looking face, they may suffer from a furrowed brow and horizontal lines on the forehead. A brow lift procedure may be recommended in such cases to enhance the brows, tighten forehead skin and restore a youthful upper face.

 

Eyelid Surgery

Upper or lower eyelid surgery is a common aesthetic procedure that can be performed to remove under eye bags and dark circles, reduce droopy look of the upper lids, and restore a well-rested and younger appearance of the eyes.

 

Breast Augmentation

Breast augmentation surgery may be chosen by women in their 30’s who have lost breast volume following pregnancy and breastfeeding, or want to increase the breast size to make the breasts appear more voluptuous and attractive.

 

Breast Lift

If skin laxity in the breast area begins to occur when a woman is in her 30’s, she may suffer from conspicuously saggy breasts. The problem may be particularly severe for women with heavier breasts. This condition can be corrected effectively with a breast lift to restore firmer, raised and more youthful breasts. Experienced plastic surgeon Dr. Kim receives patients from Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, Santa Monica, West Hollywood, CA, and nearby areas for this procedure.

 

Liposuction

Genetics, sedentary lifestyle, pregnancy or disease may lead to the occurrence of undesirable fat pockets in certain areas of the body when a person is in their 30’s. It is possible to regain enhance body contours with liposuction surgery. This is a less invasive, targeted procedure to remove excess fat tissue and restore a more youthful looking body.

 

Tummy Tuck

If a person in their 30’s has undergone a major weight loss, they may have a significant amount of excess skin around the abdominal area. Women in their 30’s may experience this condition also after pregnancy. Tummy tuck surgery is designed to tighten loose skin and reposition underlying muscles to restore a flatter, firmer abdomen.

 

Body Lift

In the 30’s, many people may experience mild to moderate loss of skin elasticity in areas such as the abdomen, thighs, buttocks, upper torso, and arms. A comprehensive body lift procedure can be designed to excise loose skin and restore tighter and more youthful contours. Stretch marks after pregnancy may also be reduced with this procedure.

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Youth is supposed to be at its peak when a person is in their 20’s. However, heredity, sun exposure, lifestyle issues and other factors may sometimes necessitate an individual in their 20’s to seek cosmetic surgery procedures.

Dr. Eugene Kim is a double board certified plastic surgeon providing a comprehensive range of breast, face, and body related aesthetic procedures to patients in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, Santa Monica, West Hollywood, CA, and surrounding locations.

 

Breast Augmentation

Breast augmentation is the second most popular cosmetic surgery procedure in the US today after liposuction. The procedure involves surgical placement of saline or silicone gel implants to increase the size and volume of a woman’s breasts. Both saline and silicone implants have received the FDA’s approval for women above the age of 18 and 21 years respectively. The procedure may be suited for a women in her 20’s if she has naturally occurring small-sized or asymmetrical breasts or seeks more voluptuous breasts for aesthetic reasons.

 

Rhinoplasty

Individuals in their 20’s and, in some cases, even teens can receive rhinoplasty to improve the appearance of the nose. It is one of the most popular procedures among youth. If the nose is oversized or undermined in comparison to other facial features, or the nostrils are enlarged, nasal tip is flat, the nose bridge has a bump, or the nose shape is crooked or asymmetrical, the plastic surgeon can correct such anomalies with rhinoplasty.

 

Lip Augmentation

Lips can become slightly elongated with age, but for women their 20’s the bigger concern usually is the fullness of the lips. Greater fullness in the lips can be achieved with dermal fat grafting technique. The procedure involves transfer of natural fat from the patient’s own body, which makes the procedure less complicated. Young women may also choose FDA approved facial cosmetic fillers such as Restylane, Perlane or Juvederm for lip augmentation.

 

Otoplasty

Otoplasty or ear reshaping surgery is usually performed on younger patients, if they are bothered by large or flappy ears. If the shape of the ears is even or a curve is missing, these anomalies can also be corrected with otoplasty. If a patient has suffered a severe injury to the ear, it is possible to restore the earlobe to its natural shape with ear reconstruction surgery. Dr. Kim receives patients from Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, Santa Monica, West Hollywood, CA, and nearby areas for otoplasty.

 

Dimple Creation

Many young adults in their 20’s may want to accentuate their facial profile by having a dimple in the cheek. Dimple creation surgery is a simple procedure that can be performed in-office without any need for anesthesia. A numbness cream will be applied locally and the surgeon will make a small incision on the inside of the cheek. The incision will be sutured in a way to create a natural looking dimple.

 

Botox

Botox is one of the most popular FDA-approved anti-aging facial non-surgical procedures in the world. Aging signs can occur sometimes when a person is in their 20’s. Botox is a quick and efficient in-office injectable treatment to reduce fine lines and wrinkles on the face.

 

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Tummy tuck is a major cosmetic surgery procedure involving excision of excess skin and fat from the abdomen. In some cases, underlying abdominal muscles may also be tightened along with repositioning of the navel. It is essential to choose a fully trained and qualified tummy tuck surgeon who can produce safe and natural looking results, and has a proven track record of success in such procedures.

Dr. Eugene Kim is a double board certified plastic surgeon providing state of the art surgical and non-surgical procedures. In addition to his private practice, Dr. Kim also serves as an Assistant Clinical Professor in Plastic Surgery at the University of California, Irvine. He provides tummy tuck surgery to patients in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, Santa Monica, West Hollywood, CA, and surrounding locations.

 

Board Certification and Affiliations

Dr. Kim received his board certification from the prestigious American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS). He is also a member of the leading American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). These are prominent indicators to determine the cosmetic surgery expertise and authority of a surgeon. Patients can feel reassured when they choose a surgeon with such certification and affiliations.

To earn a certification from the premier ABPS, the plastic surgeon would have received at least five years of medical training, out of which a minimum of two years would be focused training in the area of plastic surgery. To maintain the certification, the surgeon would also undergo continuing training and education. This rigorous process ensures that the surgeon remains fully updated with the latest surgical techniques in the area of tummy tuck and other procedures.

 

Hospital Privileges

While an expert surgeon would already have a strong track record of successful tummy tuck surgeries, it is still important to be prepared for emergencies. In the rare event of a complication requiring the patient’s hospitalization, the surgeon should have staff privileges at one or more local hospitals. These privileges are usually accorded only to fully qualified and established surgeons.

Hospitals will run a complete background check before offering such privileges. Therefore, patients can feel reassured when they receive tummy tuck surgery from a plastic surgeon who has hospital privileges. Dr. Kim receives patients from Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, Santa Monica, West Hollywood, CA, and nearby areas for tummy tuck and various other procedures.

 

Experience in Tummy Tuck

Every plastic surgeon is permitted to perform a tummy tuck surgery, but a patient should choose a surgeon with adequate experience in performing this procedure in the past. The needs of patient will be unique, requiring a customized surgical technique. The patient may need traditional full tummy tuck, mini tummy tuck, or circumferential tummy tuck procedure.

Some patients may need a combination of tummy tuck along with other procedures such as liposuction, breast lift, or a mommy makeover. The surgeon should be equipped to perform multiple procedures together in order to minimize complications and achieve optimal outcomes. Patients should review the testimonials and before and after photos of past patients to learn more about the surgeon’s track record with a tummy tuck procedure.

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A woman’s breasts will develop in response to genetic, hormonal, and weight factors. The right and left breasts may respond differently to the same growth factors, resulting in breast asymmetry. This aspect should be carefully considered at the time of breast augmentation cosmetic surgery.

Dr. Eugene Kim is a highly trained and experienced plastic surgeon providing cutting edge procedures for the breast, body and face. Dr. Kim will use breast augmentation to correct asymmetries while accomplishing the patient’s size enhancement needs. He provides breast augmentation surgery to patients in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, Santa Monica, West Hollywood, CA, and surrounding communities.

 

Asymmetry with Tissue Restriction

Breast development asymmetry may occur with tissue restriction when the growth of one or both breasts is restricted due to the skin and surrounding tissue. Non-expansion of the tissue can prevent full breast development. If the breast tissue growth occurs with this restriction, it will expand the areolar tissue.

This condition is known as a tuberous breast deformity. The degree of severity of this condition can vary from one patient to another, which will impact the breast appearance. Nipple size may also vary according to the asymmetry. While planning for breast augmentation cosmetic surgery, it is important to account for these conditions.

 

Wide Cleavage

Many women worry that after breast augmentation surgery, the gap between the breasts may become extra wide. However, the gap between the breasts is already determined by her natural bone structure and breast anatomy. With breast implants, the plastic surgeon may be able to narrow the gap between the breasts marginally, but not to a very substantial extent.

If the surgeon makes an excessive attempt to narrow the gap between breasts, it may lead to a complication such as symmastia, or make the nipples point to the outside of each breast. If inframammary folds are asymmetric prior to the breast implant surgery, they are likely to remain in the same condition after the surgery.

The surgeon should make the patient aware of such pre-existing developmental conditions and the limitations and possibilities with breast augmentation. Dr. Kim receives patients from Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, Santa Monica, West Hollywood, CA, and nearby areas for breast augmentation surgery.

 

Breast Mound Differences

Breast development process may stop at any stage of growth. In some cases, the development of the breast mound may stop at different stages. This can cause asymmetry between the two breast mounds. The surgeon may recommend differently sized breast implants to correct this asymmetry.

Some patients may need a breast lift along with implants to reposition the nipple and areola to a more symmetric level. Women who are able to achieve correction of their pre-existing developmental conditions with breast implants are usually the happiest patients.

 

Areolar Asymmetry

The highlight of the breast mound is the nipple and areola complex. In a few cases, asymmetry may exist in the areolar size or position. Variation of the position, which is called the high-low variation in the areolar position, can particularly be magnified after breast augmentation. The surgeon should help the patient keep realistic expectations from breast augmentation in such cases.

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The natural shape of a woman’s breasts is a key determinant in how the breasts may appear after a breast augmentation cosmetic surgery. At the time of pre-op consultations, the breast surgeon should explain this correlation appropriately so that the patient has a clear understanding of what to expect from the surgery.

Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Eugene Kim is a highly trained and experienced provider of breast implant surgery. Dr. Kim will prepare a customized surgical plan after taking into account the breast shape and other parameters. He provides breast augmentation to patients in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, Santa Monica, West Hollywood, CA, and surrounding communities.

 

Shape of Nipples

Nipples are mostly centered on the breast mound. With the insertion of breast implants, the nipples will be typically pushed forward. If the nipples are upward pointing, they will tend to maintain that direction. Outpointing nipples will usually be pushed out a little more. While performing breast augmentation cosmetic surgery, attention should be paid to the position of nipples in order to produce desirable outcomes.

 

Breast Size and Weight

If the woman has a thin body profile and lesser amount of breast tissue, then her augmented breast mound will primarily be only breast implants. In this situation, the plastic surgeon may recommend anatomically shaped implants only. In other cases, the amount of breast tissue may be relatively higher, which can be suitable for both round and anatomical shaped implants.

Implant sizes are available in the range of 120 cc to 960 cc. The right size of the implants should be chosen to create natural looking results with breast augmentation. If the breast tissue availability is smaller, the surgeon may not recommend very large implants because it can cause the skin to stretch and lead to implant rippling.

 

Symmetry

If the breasts are asymmetrical in shape or size, the same condition may occur even after the augmentation procedure if no attention is paid to this anomaly. While breast implants cannot create the perfect breast shape, the degree of asymmetry can be reduced by choosing appropriately sized implant for each breast.

The surgeon will also have to make subtle adjustments to the implant position in order to create more attractive and symmetrical breasts. Shape variations in the breasts are a common characteristic, and a skillful breast surgeon will be able to use the implant procedure to minimize or eliminate those variations. Dr. Kim receives patients from Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, Santa Monica, West Hollywood, CA, and nearby areas for breast augmentation.

 

Rib Cage and Breast Bone

The shape of the rib cage and the breast bone will also make a difference to the results of breast augmentation surgery. In many cases, the woman will have outpointing areolas on the breast mounds. This variation is typically found in cases where the woman has a differently shaped rib cage and wider breast bone. If the rib cage is significantly curved and the breast bone is wide, the breast mound as well as the nipple areolar complex will point outwards.

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Breast anatomy is unique to each individual, and plays an important role in determining the outcome of breast augmentation cosmetic surgery. The breast surgeon will try to customize the procedure after taking into account the patient’s breast anatomy and her personal aesthetic needs.

Dr. Eugene Kim is a board certified plastic surgeon providing breast augmentation and several other procedures for the breast, body, and face. Dr. Kim provides these procedures in a state of the art practice environment to patients in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, Santa Monica, West Hollywood, CA, and surrounding communities.

 

Anatomical Characteristics of the Breast

Prior to finalizing the plan for breast augmentation cosmetic surgery, the surgeon will evaluate the breast anatomy. The breast region is covered by skin layers, which include superficial nerves and blood vessels. Dermis is the deepest skin layer, which provides strength to the skin. The thickness of dermis will vary from one woman to another.

Women with the thickest dermis will usually have the best skin. The skin also contains elastin fibers that enable the skin to stretch and remain elastic. If the breast skin goes through a prolonged period of stretching, like in pregnancy, the elasticity may reduce and the skin may become thinner. This will often cause the breasts to droop. Sometimes the breast may expand too fast for the skin to adapt to the new size, resulting in stretch marks.

The plastic surgeon will have to take all these conditions into account while recommending the appropriate size and shape of breast implants. If the breast skin and tissue have become thin or have lost some degree of elasticity, heavier implants will cause lower pole fall-out. Dr. Kim will pay attention to all these aspects while creating a surgical plan for breast augmentation. He receives patients from Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, Santa Monica, West Hollywood, CA, and nearby areas.

 

Nipple-Areola Complex

The outermost layer of the breast skin includes the nipple-areola complex. The colored areola tissue differs from other parts of the skin because of its gland structures. The area is typically thinner and stretches more than the skin. The size of the areolas can vary from one woman to another, and the position of the nipples will also differ. If the nipples are too low or downward pointing, it may require breast lift in conjunction with breast augmentation.

 

Inframammary Fold (IMF)

One of the key aspects of breast anatomy from the perspective of breast augmentation surgery is the inframammary fold (IMF). This breast fold is generally where the ‘underwire’ of a bra rests. The anatomical structure of the fold will exist even when the breasts may appear too small to cause a fold. This fold is significant because the breast implant will usually sit on this fold.

If the breast implant is placed appropriately by the surgeon, the fold will provide support to the implant. While positioning the implants during surgical placement, the surgeon should pay attention to the IMF. If it is not attended to properly, the shape of the augmented breasts may

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When considering breast augmentation cosmetic surgery, the patient should know that her unique body shape will have an impact on how the final results appear. The breast is located on the chest, and more precisely on the top of the muscles of the chest wall. Below the chest wall muscles are the ribs. The ribs connect to the body at the spine.

The body shape of a woman influences the shape and position of the breasts. An experienced plastic surgeon will explain these aspects to the patient during the pre-op consultation process. The surgeon may make use of breast augmentation before and after photos for this purpose. Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Eugene Kim provides breast augmentation to patients in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, Santa Monica, West Hollywood, CA, and surrounding communities.

 

Curvature of the Spine and Ribs

Most women will have a curvature in the spine or ribs, which will impact how their breasts appear on their chest. It is one of the less evaluated areas when a patient is being examined for breast augmentation cosmetic surgery. However, the fact is that the impact of the chest wall will be magnified on the breast shape and position once the breast implant is inserted.

Breast bone, ribs, and spine form the foundation on which the breasts rest. If these elements are asymmetric or curved differently, then it is possible that the breasts are pointing in divergent directions. In such a case, when the breast implant is inserted, the resulting breast mound can be substantially affected by this platform.

The curvatures of the spine or ribs will also cause one of the shoulders to droop when the woman is standing up. Before and after photos of breast augmentation can give a clear idea of these conditions. Dr. Kim is a highly trained and experienced plastic surgeon receiving patients from Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, Santa Monica, West Hollywood, CA, and nearby areas for breast augmentation surgery.

 

Posture

If the spine and the overall body shape are curved, it can impact the woman’s posture. This will become noticeable in most cases because one shoulder or hip will be higher than the other. If a collarbone or a shoulder is higher than the other, it will lead to asymmetrical breasts or breasts at different heights. An experienced breast surgeon will take these aspects into account while creating the breast implant surgical plan.

 

Rib and Breast Bone Anomalies

The breast bone or sternum and the ribs usually come together to form a barrel that will be a little flat on the front side. Ribs may form different shapes at times. One or the other side of the ribs may protrude out further than the breast bone. Sometimes the breast bone may not be flat and may protrude out further than the ribs.

Breasts will normally rest on the ribs next to the breast bone. Therefore, if the foundation varies, the breasts will appear different on the chest. These anomalies are likely to magnify once breast implants are placed. Therefore, it is crucial to recognize and address these issues prior to breast augmentation surgery.

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