Gynecomastia in Mansfield,
and Fort Worth Texas

At Mansfield Cosmetic Surgery Center, we offer gynecomastia male breast reduction.

The ideal male body shape is considered to be trim and athletic-looking, with broad shoulders and a broad chest, a flat abdomen, and a narrow hip-thigh ratio. However, as men age, areas of fat tend to accumulate around the abdomen, the flanks (“love handles”), along the chin and neck, and finally the breast area or gynecomastia.

Male breast enlargement or gynecomastia is defined as the development of enlarged male breast tissue. The unwanted effect is protrusion of the areola and/or the breast, causing an undesirable feminine shape.

Puberal gynecomastia, occuring in teen males around the time of puberty, is usually self-limiting and is managed with reassurance and conservative, nonsurgical therapy. The cause of puberal gynecomastia is not clear although it may relate to a hormone imbalance or unusual sensitivity of the breast tissue to normal levels of circulating hormones. Appropriate measurement of circulating hormone levels, including estrogen, testosterone, and prolactin should be obtained by your private physician to complete the differential diagnosis. Surgical management usually is waived until puberty is completed.

However, in older males, gynecomastia may be induced or acquired through the use of exogenous steroids and hormones or by the ingestion of specific types of medications that may interfere with the normal balance of circulating testosterone and estrogen. Another type of gynecomastia, termed pseudogynecomastia, refers to deposit of fat, instead of breast tissue, in the breast and is commonly seen in obese men.

In many cases, male breast liposuction and liposculpting of the chest wall overlying the pectoralis major muscle can effectively correct gynecomastia through male breast reduction. However, occasionally our clients may require direct removal of the fibrous portion of the enlarged breast tissue and/or excision of excess skin to provide the best aesthetic result.

What can I expect during my consultation?

During your consultation, you will meet privately and exclusively with Dr. Michael Thornton where you will collectively share in the decision making process about your personal needs, desires, and expectations. Although well qualified, we choose not use patient coordinators, nurse practitioners, or physicians assistants to perform your consultation.

Where will my surgery take place?

All gynecomastia breast liposuction procedures are performed at Baylor Surgicare at Mansfield, a AAAHC certified out-patient surgery center, located in Mansfield, Texas. On average, the procedure will take 3 – 4 hours to complete, depending upon the complexity of the case. Furthermore, all gynecomastia male breast reduction procedures are performed using general anesthesia as provided by board-certified anesthesiologists.

Expertise of Dr. Michael Thornton

During his cosmetic surgery fellowship, Dr. Michael Thornton was specifically trained in both traditional and modern techniques in breast cosmetic surgery and has successfully performed gynecomastia male breast surgery on numerous clients. Dr. Thornton attends yearly national cosmetic surgery meetings and advanced breast courses to offer the latest techniques in breast cosmetic surgery.