The District Magazine Vol. 3 NEW BEGINNINGS 2018 | Page 31

recover faster with smaller incisions
while minimizing the risk of infection.
On some level, men may have it
easier when talking about male breast
surgery. Infrequently, men ask about
chest enhancement with pec implants
when the gym doesn’t give them
their desired gains. More commonly
though, men (over 50%, actually!) have
some degree of extra breast tissue,
known as gynecomastia, that can be
very distressing. This may impact how
clothes fit, how comfortable you are
taking off your shirt, and your self-
confidence.
Never fear, there is still hope.
Depending on the combination of extra
skin and extra tissue, surgical options
such as liposuction or direct excision
can remedy the problem. Ultrasonic
lipo has the benefit of causing extra
skin to shrink, while power-assisted lipo
easily removes dense breast tissue.
your breasts have changed over time? Even if your implants
fit you at age 22, you may find that they’re too small, too
large, or just not the right ‘look’ for you anymore at 40