Breast Augmentation: Not Just For Women

October 2, 2006 -

Breast augmentation procedures are not just cosmetic surgeries nor are they only reserved for women. Breast implants, breast reduction, breast lifts, and breast reconstruction are various augmentation procedures that can help both women and men correct aesthetic issues resulting from insecurities, cancer, or gynecomastia.

Breast Reduction for Men

While breast augmentation is not significantly popular among men, some who have gynecomastia—a condition in which they develop excess breast tissue—opt to undergo a breast reduction to reduce the amount of tissue.

Gynecomastia results from hormone level fluctuations that can occur in infancy, adolescence, and even in old age and may lead to a loss of self-confidence and emotional distress. A breast reduction can correct gynecomastia and produce immense psychological benefits for men.

Breast Augmentation for Women

The most common breast augmentation procedures for women include implants to make small breasts larger, a reduction to make large breasts smaller, or a breast lift to correct a droopy chest, which most often affects older women who have had children.

While these breast afflictions do not pose any health dangers, women may experience unhappiness and self-consciousness, which can be corrected with breast augmentation. Furthermore, women with excessively large breasts may suffer from back, neck, and shoulder pains, which could be diminished with a breast reduction procedure.

“For a lot of women, their breasts are very important to their sense of femininity, how they see themselves as women,” said Dr. Jose Rios, a plastic and reconstructive surgeon. “I have personally seen changes in women after the procedure. They're just more confident.”

Considering breast augmentation? Please contact us today to set up a consultation with an experienced board certified plastic surgeon near you.