Revision Gynecomastia in Sacramento, CA

When a patient is unhappy with the outcome of their gynecomastia surgery, revision surgery may be necessary. Revision gynecomastia surgery is relatively common. In fact, about 45% of Dr. Delgado’s gynecomastia cases are revision cases. Gynecomastia surgery is very demanding and requires a highly skilled surgeon who is experienced in performing this surgery. If you are unhappy with the outcome of your gynecomastia surgery, we encourage you to consult with Dr. Delgado at his Sacramento office.

When Is Revision Gynecomastia Surgery Necessary?

There are several common complications associated with gynecomastia surgery, which may lead a man to seek out revision surgery. Some of the most common reasons include:

• A reduction that was too conservative so that the male still has excess breast tissue remaining (most common complaint)
• Chest asymmetry
• Loose or sagging skin
• An overly aggressive resection that results in a depression or “crater deformity”.
• Lumpy appearance due to the formation of scar tissue beneath the skin
• Dissatisfaction with appearance of the nipples or areolas

If you are not happy with your appearance after you have fully healed from your initial gynecomastia surgery, you should consult with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon who is highly experienced in performing secondary gynecomastia surgery. Only an experienced gynecomastia surgeon will be able to tell you if secondary gynecomastia will be helpful.

Dr. Delgado’s Approach to Revision Gynecomastia

It is well known that revision gynecomastia is even more challenging than the initial breast reduction surgery. After any surgery, some amount of scar tissue will be present. This thicker, more fibrous tissue makes dissection more challenging and makes it harder to predict how the skin will contract after surgery. Since the skin is not likely to contract well, Dr. Delgado does not believe that liposuction alone is a sufficient solution to secondary gynecomastia surgery. He rejects many of the other popular approaches to gynecomastia surgery, including ultrasonic liposuction, because he has found these do not offer a favorable result.

In most cases, Dr. Delgado will use tumescent liposuction, as this offers him the greatest amount of control. When planning the surgery, he determines how to address and reduce scar tissue, as well as excess fatty and glandular tissue. When there are unnatural indentations, Dr. Delgado may decide to perform fat grafting or fat flaps to address these concerns. If the overall profile of the man’s chest is not appealing, he may perform additional sculpting to create a masculine contour.

Your Revision Gynecomastia Consultation with Dr. Delgado in Sacramento

When Dr. Delgado meets with patients in his Sacramento office, he will conduct a thorough physical examination and review information related to prior surgery or surgeries. He may ask to see before and after photos to get an idea of the changes that were made previously. His goal is to help men determine if a successful or favorable outcome can be achieved through revision gynecomastia surgery. Dr. Delgado will not recommend surgery unless he is confident that it will provide a better result. If you are unhappy with your appearance after gynecomastia surgery, we encourage you to call our Sacramento office to set up an initial consultation with Dr. Delgado so you can explore your options.