Raj Plastic Surgery offers a variety of breast procedures, including:

Breast Augmentation

Dr. Raj can enhance your breast size with saline or silicone implants. Several aspects of this procedure can be customized, including the size, shape and texture of the implants, for natural-looking or dramatic results that complement your body shape.

Breast Lift

Many women struggle with deflated-looking breasts as they age, especially after pregnancy or weight loss. Breast lift elevates the breast tissues and alters the nipples for a more youthful bust. The procedure can be combined with breast augmentation to restore fullness and adjust breast position for perkier, more voluminous breasts.

Breast Reduction

Breast reduction reduces the size of overly large breasts that affect women physically and psychologically. Painful symptoms such as back pain, bra strap indentations and skin irritation can affect your quality of life. Breast reduction with Dr. Raj decreases the breast size so that your bust complements your frame instead of overpowering your body shape. The procedure also lifts the breasts higher on the chest.

Breast Revision

Breast revision may be necessary if you already have breast implants and are unhappy with your results or are experiencing a complication, such as capsular contracture, implant leaking or implant rupture. Breast implant revision surgery replaces the damaged implant to restore symmetry and a natural breast appearance.

Breast Surgery for Men

Breast reduction for gynecomastia removes excess glandular (breast) tissue or fat from the breasts in men. This condition may be linked to genetics, medications, lifestyle or other factors. Enlarged male breasts significantly impact men’s quality of life. Dr. Raj offers male breast reduction to correct gynecomastia and provide a more masculine chest contour.

Your Breast Surgery Consultation

Dr. Raj will listen to your cosmetic concerns and evaluate your breasts during your consultation. He will recommend a surgical approach to reach your goals and discuss the details of the procedure and recovery process, so you feel comfortable with your decision. Dr. Raj is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is Fairview Hospital’s Chief of Plastic Surgery in Cleveland, Ohio.

He is dedicated to his craft and regularly speaks at national and international meetings about cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. Dr. Raj provides safe, effective breast surgery to his patients. View his before and after gallery to visualize your potential breast surgery results.

If you’re interested in breast surgery, contact Raj Plastic Surgery at (440) 808-8030 or schedule a consultation with Dr. Raj online.

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A restricted diet and rigorous exercise typically do not work to improve gynecomastia because the issue is breast tissue, not excess fat. Our board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Joyesh Raj, offers gynecomastia treatment or male breast reduction to remove the excess glandular tissue and provide a more masculine chest contour.

Gynecomastia is often caused by hormonal imbalance, which may be linked to medications, drug use or your medical history.

Prescription Medications Linked to Gynecomastia

Pharmaceutical drugs that cause hormone fluctuations, such as decreased testosterone, can lead to enlarged male breasts. These medications include tricyclic antidepressants, antibiotics, chemotherapy, calcium channel blockers, anabolic steroids and drugs that treat heart disease, male infertility, AIDS and ADHD. Discontinuing the medication may improve gynecomastia, but surgery is necessary for some men.

Illicit drugs such as marijuana, heroin, amphetamines, steroids used for muscle building and excessive alcohol consumption may also lead to gynecomastia.

Medical Conditions

Health conditions affecting the production and balance of your hormones may cause abnormal breast tissue growth. Hypogonadism and similar medical conditions can lower testosterone production, especially in men who are overweight. Tumors found in the pituitary gland, adrenal glands or testes can also cause hormonal imbalances. Malnutrition, kidney failure, hyperthyroidism and liver failure are also linked to enlarged male breasts.

Symptoms of Gynecomastia

Many men do not experience symptoms outside of the excess breast tissue growth, but you can experience breast pain and tenderness, nipple sensitivity (especially rubbing against clothing) and swollen breasts. If you feel a lump or experience significant breast pain, breast itching, nipple discharge or itchiness in the under arms, the enlarged breast tissue may be a symptom of a larger medical concern that requires immediate treatment.

Pseudogynecomastia occurs when the male breasts are enlarged due to fat deposits, not glandular tissue. Male breast reduction can often address the condition using liposuction techniques for a flatter chest.

While enlarged male breasts may not be a significant medical concern, they often pose a humiliating cosmetic problem for men living with gynecomastia. You may shy away from certain events, such as swimming to avoid showing your bare chest, and wear loose clothing to reduce painful symptoms and conceal the excess breast tissue. Gynecomastia treatment with male breast reduction can eliminate the embarrassment many men feel from what is often called “man boobs.”

Dr. Raj will customize your male breast reduction to achieve a flatter, more toned chest and increase your self-confidence. The procedure will remove the excess tissue, tighten the remaining structures and may modify oversized nipples and areolas. Our plastic surgeon minimizes scarring with strategic incisions that fade and blend in with the breast tissue.

To discuss your gynecomastia treatment with male breast reduction, call or email our practice today to schedule a consultation with Dr. Raj.

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