Gynecomastia in Buffalo, NY

Men that are embarrassed about the way their chest looks, or just want to have better definition, can consider a Gynecomastia Reduction.

Gynecomastia in Buffalo, NY In Buffalo and Western New York Gynecomastia is performed by Dr. Shatkin. The goal of gynecomastia treatment is to reduce breast size in men who are embarrassed by overly large breasts.

Reduction methods include liposuction, cutting out excess glandular tissue or using a combination of liposuction and excision.

Dr. Shatkin also incorporates the use of ultrasonic liposuction for removal of more fibrous breast removal when needed. Your surgery can be performed in the office based surgery center at the Aesthetic Associates Centre. Gynecomastia can be effectively and safely improved or corrected completely.

When to Consider Gynecomastia Treatment

If you are reluctant to remove your shirt in public, to swim, to participate in sports or to exercise at a gym.
If you want to improve your overall body proportions.
If you experience psychological discomfort associated with large breasts.
If you want to increase your social confidence.

What You Should Know About A Gynecomastia

Considerations

Pros

You can feel comfortable revealing your chest contours, clothed or unclothed.
You can gain more social confidence.
You can enjoy permanent results.

Cons

Scarring may make you feel self-conscious.
You may be disappointed with your final results.
Weight gain following this surgery will compromise results.

These are the top three pros and cons to weigh when considering gynecomastia treatment. It is always best to come meet with Dr. Shatkin in a consultation for evaluating your condition.

Are you a good candidate?

Gynecomastia is usually not caused by any serious medical problems; in fact, its cause is rarely identified.

However, because there are some medical problems that do cause gynecomastia, your first step is to see your family doctor to rule this out.

Diet and exercise-resistant fat in the chest area can cause both physical and social discomfort.
Maintaining a stable weight will ensure that your improved body contour will be long lasting.

Common reasons you may choose gynecomastia treatment

You are unhappy with the size or appearance of your breasts.
You experience physical discomfort because of your breasts.
You have good skin elasticity.
You have first tried diet and exercise to reduce your breast size.
You are not significantly overweight. Although surgery will help, the results will not be as good.
You do not use marijuana, steroids or drink alcoholic beverages excessively.

If you are in good general health, have a positive attitude and realistic expectations, you are most likely a good candidate for this procedure.

How is it performed?

Surgical options include liposuction, excision (surgical removal of tissue) or a combination of both approaches.

Glandular breast tissue is denser than fatty tissue and is not appropriate for liposuction.

The choice of surgical technique depends on the likelihood of skin redundancy after surgery. Skin shrinkage is greater in younger than older patients.
A liposuction incision along the side of the chest and glandular incision at the bottom of the areola are typically used.
In severe gynecomastia, skin resection (surgical removal of part of an organ or structure) and moving the nipple (nipple transposition) may be necessary.
Ultrasonic liposuction has improved the results.

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Meet Dr. Samuel Shatkin Jr. MD, FACS

Samuel Shatkin Jr., MD is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and performs all aspects of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. He specializes in creating a customized approach to looking your best, which may include using multiple modalities which Dr. Shatkin refers to as ‘Combination Rejuvenation’. He has been in private practice in this field since completing his Plastic Surgery Training in 1989.

His major concentration is in the areas of Aesthetic Cosmetic Surgery including Eyelift and Facelift, Facial Rejuvenation, Nasal Surgery, Body contouring and Mommy Makeover tummy and Cosmetic Breast Surgery, Laser Skin Resurfacing and Injectables.

He is the only Plastic Surgeon in the world to have received the coveted 5-Star Diamond Award from the American Association of Hospitality Sciences and to date, the only Medical Doctor to have received the coveted Buffalo-Niagara Business Ethics Award which he and his team received in 2017.

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