Male Breast Reduction Surgery (Gynecomastia)

WHO IS A CANDIDATE FOR MALE BREAST REDUCTION?

Good candidates for male chest reduction at Profile MD are men who have finished puberty, maintain a stable weight and want to address chest fullness that has not improved through lifestyle changes alone. Dr. Mallalieu evaluates every patient individually as gynecomastia can be associated with hormonal shifts, medication side effects, weight changes or genetics. Based on the consultation and physical exam, Dr. Mallalieu will recommend the best procedure to achieve your desired results. 

You may be a strong candidate for a gynecomastia reduction procedure if you:

• Have noticeable fullness, sagging or puffiness in one or both sides of your chest
• Feel self-conscious about your chest in fitted clothing or at the pool
• Are in good general health with no untreated hormonal conditions
• Have realistic expectations about the results laser liposuction can deliver
• Have not seen improvement through weight loss or strength training alone

Men managing their weight through Profile MD’s medical weight loss program sometimes find that chest fullness lingers even after reaching a goal weight, since glandular tissue growth does not resolve with fat loss alone. If that sounds like you, a consultation with Dr. Mallalieu can clarify whether laser liposuction, a surgical excision or a combination of both will be most effective. 

YOUR TREATMENT EXPERIENCE AT PROFILE MD

Your Consultation

Every treatment plan begins with a one-on-one consultation with Dr. Mallalieu at the Severna Park office. He examines your chest, reviews your medical history and asks about medications or supplements that may contribute to gynecomastia, since certain prescriptions and even some testosterone therapies can play a role. From there, he walks you through what laser liposuction can realistically achieve for your case and answers any questions you have about downtime or cost.

Procedure Day

On treatment day, Dr. Mallalieu infuses a tumescent solution to numb the treatment area before directing laser energy beneath the skin to liquefy fat cells for removal. Because the laser also stimulates collagen in the surrounding skin, patients see tightening in addition to fat reduction, which matters most for men whose chest skin has stretched over time. When significant glandular tissue or laxity is present, Dr. Mallalieu can surgically remove the excess gland and lift the nipple. Most chest procedures wrap up in about an hour, and many patients combine treatment with waistline or abdominal contouring during the same visit.

Results and Recovery

Swelling and mild bruising are normal for the first one to two weeks following your gynecomastia reduction procedure, though most patients return to desk work within a few days. A compression garment worn during early recovery helps the skin adapt to its new contour and keeps swelling to a minimum. Final results reveal themselves gradually over the following months as residual swelling fades and the skin continues to tighten, leaving a flatter, more masculine chest contour that holds up well over time provided your weight stays stable.

WHY CHOOSE PROFILE MD FOR MALE BREAST REDUCTION?

Dr. Jared Mallalieu is a board-certified general surgeon who completed a fellowship with the Beverly Hills Cosmetic Surgical Group, where he focused specifically on liposuction, body contouring and facial cosmetic procedures before bringing that training back to Maryland. Laser-assisted liposuction became his specialty, and he now trains other surgeons in the technique, a distinction few practices in the Baltimore area can claim.

Profile MD also offers multiple Sciton laser platforms and other energy devices including radiofrequency microneedling, which gives Dr. Mallalieu the flexibility to match energy settings to your skin type and the density of your chest tissue rather than relying on a single one-size-fits-all device. For patients whose skin needs additional tightening after fat removal, Dr. Mallalieu may recommend pairing treatment with Renuvion skin tightening (profilemd.com/cosmetic-surgery/laser-skin-tightening/) for a firmer final result.

Patients traveling from Baltimore, Annapolis and communities throughout Anne Arundel County choose Profile MD because treatment happens in-house at a locally owned practice rather than a corporate chain, with the same physician overseeing care from consultation through recovery.