Male Plastic Surgery Procedures: Gynecomastia

Male Plastic Surgery Procedures: Gynecomastia

The occurrence of overdeveloped breasts in men, also known as Gynecomastia, is more common than you might think. Some men outgrow it, but for others Male Breast Reduction may be the only way to attain a flatter, more toned looking chest area.

Gynecomastia can present in a different ways in different men. Some may only develop it on one side, others in both. Male Breast Reduction Surgery can successfully treat Gynecomastia and is a fairly simple procedure. A small incision is made, generally around the lower portion of the areola, and extra glandular tissue is removed. Excess skin may also be excised and liposuction of surrounding fatty tissue may also be done to achieve the most ideal results.

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Dr. Kayastha is a board certified plastic surgeon who serves Albany, NY and the entire Capital Region. Dr. Kayastha completed his undergraduate studies at Cornell University and graduated with distinction in all subjects. He then attended medical school at SUNY Buffalo. During his time in Buffalo he also completed a fellowship in surgical pathology at Roswell Park. Following medical school Dr. Kayastha gained a much sought after position in the Michigan State-Grand Rapids integrated plastic surgery residency. After finishing residency training Dr. Kayastha completed a one year fellowship in hand and microsurgery at the Buncke Clinic in San Francisco. To round out his training before starting private practice Dr. Kayastha spent an additional 6 months learning from some of the best cosmetic surgeons in San Francisco. Dr. Kayastha is Board Certified in Plastic Surgery by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.