Achieve Benefits with Gynecomastia Treatment
Feel confined by gynecomastia? Dr. Goretti Ho Taghva in Newport Beach, CA, offers surgical solutions that can help you regain confidence and a masculine physique. Say goodbye to baggy shirts and social anxiety. Unleash a new, self-assured you with our proven gynecomastia surgery.
Restored Self-Esteem
Stop hiding behind loose clothing. Our surgery enables you to confidently wear anything.
Enhanced Physique
Achieve a flatter, firmer chest that even gym workouts can’t provide.
Long-lasting Results
Our surgical approach ensures minimal recurrence, setting you up for lifelong confidence.
Transform Your Chest, Transform Your Life
If you’re a man with gynecomastia (aka male breasts) and the idea of going to the beach without wearing a shirt or tank top to cover your chest makes you anxious, there’s good news. Gynecomastia surgery is an effective solution for men who suffer from enlarged breast tissue. Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Goretti Ho Taghva of LEA Plastic Surgery performs male breast reduction surgery in Newport Beach to help men in Orange County, Southern California, and beyond feel more confident in their everyday lives.
What is Gynecomastia?
Gynecomastia is a condition that occurs in boys and men consisting of the excessive development of breast tissue. Typically, the issue is caused by a hormone imbalance between estrogen and testosterone levels. While it most often affects both breasts, it can occasionally affect just one.
Breasts in men are not a serious medical problem. However, having a sagging or enlarged chest as a man can cause emotional distress, which affects mental health. This condition can be difficult to live with.
Men are typically embarrassed by gynecomastia and often seek male breast reduction in Newport Beach to have excess breast tissue removed.
Symptoms of this condition include swollen breast tissue and tenderness in the chest area. The condition is triggered when the individual has a lower amount of testosterone than estrogen. Factors related to male breast growth include:
- Hormone fluctuations in infancy and during puberty (this is normal and often goes away on its own)
- Medications such as anti-androgens, anabolic steroids, anti-anxiety medication, antibiotics, and more
- Drugs and alcohol
- Health issues such as hypogonadism, tumors, hyperthyroidism, kidney failure, and cirrhosis
Individuals at the highest risk for gynecomastia include adolescents, men between 50-80, and those who use anabolic steroids for athletic performance, as well as people with health conditions such as kidney disease, thyroid disease, cirrhosis, and active tumors.
Conditions that cause similar symptoms of gynecomastia include fatty breast tissue (pseudo-gynecomastia), breast cancer, and mastitis.
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About Gynecomastia Treatment in Newport Beach, CA
Male breasts sometimes go away on their own over time, but doctors often recommend surgical treatment for gynecomastia patients in Newport Beach and Orange County who want to achieve a flat, masculine chest.
Surgery often involves liposuction and/or excision of glandular breast tissue. Liposuction is used when the breast tissue is mostly excess fat and not breast gland tissue. Dr. Goretti Ho Taghva most often performs male breast reduction surgery endoscopically. This method uses small incisions, is less invasive, and has a shorter recovery period than a traditional mastectomy.
Am I a Good Candidate for Male Breast Reduction?
Any man can experience gynecomastia regardless of their size or weight. Men with excessive breast tissue may be ideal candidates for male breast reduction. People in Newport Beach or Orange County looking for gynecomastia treatment should be in good health, at a stable weight, at least 16 years of age, and have realistic expectations for what surgery can accomplish.
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The Consultation for Male Breast Reduction
Men interested in male breast reduction surgery should schedule a consultation with a reputable and board-certified plastic surgeon to discuss their goals and treatment options.
If you want to find out if this surgery is right for you, Dr. Goretti Ho Taghva can help you through this process. The first step is to schedule a gynecomastia consultation at her Newport Beach office. Patients come to Dr. Ho Taghva from all over the country—and even internationally.
During this initial meeting, be prepared to discuss your goals for surgery as well as any current medical conditions, medications, and previous surgeries. Dr. Ho Taghva will evaluate any risk factors and may request diagnostic testing to determine the cause of the gynecomastia if needed.
She will examine your chest, take photographs, and discuss your options for surgery. The surgeon will explain any risks involved with gynecomastia correction in Orange County and go over the type of anesthesia needed.
Patients are always encouraged to speak up and share feelings, thoughts, doubts, and fears about surgery. Dr. Ho Taghva is known for her ability to relate to her patients, and this relationship is key to a successful outcome.
Preparing for Gynecomastia Surgery in Orange County
In preparation for male breast reduction, Dr. Goretti Ho Taghva may recommend that you get lab testing done. She may also ask for a primary care doctor or an endocrinologist to provide an evaluation. She may need to adjust or eliminate certain medications you are taking altogether before surgery.
You should stop smoking well in advance of the surgery as continuing to use nicotine products can impair the healing process. You should also avoid any anti-inflammatories since these medications can increase bleeding.
Before the procedure, arrange for someone to drive you to and from your surgical appointment. Even though male breast reduction is performed on an outpatient basis, some patients prefer to have someone stay with them overnight following the surgery.
Gynecomastia Before-and-After Pictures
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The Male Breast Reduction Procedure
Dr. Goretti Ho Taghva performs gynecomastia surgery in Newport Beach at the GALEA Center for Advanced Surgery, a Medicare-accredited surgery center (the highest level of accreditation for outpatient ambulatory surgery centers). GALEA is located next door to the LEA Plastic Surgery office.
The doctor will perform the procedure on an outpatient basis under local anesthesia or general anesthesia. The surgeon will determine before the procedure whether the patient will need liposuction or excision. Often, she uses both methods to remove excess tissue and glandular breast tissue.
When liposuction is necessary, the surgeon inserts a cannula (hollow suction tube) through several small incisions. She will move this tool back and forth to loosen the excess fat before suctioning it out.
Excision is another surgical technique the surgeon uses to remove glandular tissue or excess skin. This surgical procedure requires a larger incision, and the placement depends on the patient’s preferences and the specific condition of the breast tissue. Individuals who have undergone significant weight loss may need to have excess skin removed.
Combining liposuction and excision is very common. In these cases, the surgeon will use liposuction to remove the fat first and then use excision to reduce the breast size. For the latter, the surgeon will make a small incision, often either around the areola or under the breast.
Recovery from Gynecomastia Surgery
Before surgery, Dr. Ho Taghva will go over the medications you’ll need to take post-operatively, if and when she will remove stitches, and when you can resume normal activities. You will also schedule your follow-up appointment. Following the surgeon’s instructions closely will help ensure the most successful outcome.
Immediately after surgery, the doctor will apply a dressing and bandage to the incisions. You will need to wear a support garment to keep swelling down and to support the new chest contours. You must avoid strenuous activities, especially if they involve the pectoral muscles.
Dr. Ho Taghva may place a thin tube under the skin to drain excess fluid and blood. In that case, she will provide specific instructions for aftercare, drains, and medications.
Depending on the details of the surgery, the recovery period will vary. Typically, recovery time for this type of surgery is anywhere from 4 to 6 weeks. However, patients can usually return to work about two to three days following the procedure. This downtime is needed to aid in the healing process.
The patient can resume mild to light exercise about one week after surgery, and full activity in the lower body after about two weeks. The patient can resume upper-body or chest area workouts after about 4 weeks. The patient should wear a compression garment for approximately 2-4 weeks.
Why Should I Choose Dr. Goretti Ho Taghva?
- Board-certified by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons
- Received additional post-residency training in Korea for Asian Aesthetic Surgery
- Experienced in a diverse range of surgeries including both Western and Asian rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty, breast lift, full facial rejuvenation, facelifts, and endoscopic brow lifts
- Understands both Western and Asian cultural background
- Highly skilled in cosmetic surgery and provides natural-looking changes that match each patient’s goals, add beauty, and bring facial harmony while preserving unique aesthetics
- Keenly attuned to the delicate complexities of the nose and facial features
