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A member asked:
Will i lose feeling in my nipples after a male breast reduction?
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Nipple sensation: Sensation loss with male gynecomastia procedures will vary with the type of procedure required to correct the issue. True gynecomastia is caused by overgrowth of actual breast glandular tissue. Often i see men in consult for " gynecomastia" where the real problem is more fat than breast tissue. In these cases, often liposuction can work well: with excision procedures sensation loss can be common.
Answered 7/4/2013
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Not usually: Anything can happen but this isn't a common complaint.
Answered 9/8/2013
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Possibly.: Loss of sensation is possible, but unusual after “male breast reduction” surgery. I have found that gynecomastia is often best treated with partial excision of the prominent glandular tissue as well as liposuction surgery of the peripheral chest area. if the prominence of the chest wall is caused by adipose tissue, then liposculpture surgery alone may suffice.
Answered 12/9/2013
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