TANG:GLE Plastic Surgery TANG:GLE Gynecomastia — Guide to Male Chest Plastic Surgery

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Spread wide the shoulders that were hunched from insecurity!
We improve your chest into a flat and masculine one.

Surgery Time 1–2 hours
Anesthesia IV sedation
Hospitalization Not required
Suture Removal After 10 days
Clinic Visits 1–2 times
Recovery Period After 1–2 days

Results may vary depending on the patient's condition or surgical method.

Gynecomastia (Female-like Breasts) — From a hunched chest to a toned male chest

From a hunched chest
to a toned male chest!

By removing female-like breasts that have developed in men,
we resolve insecurities and create a firm, masculine chest.

Prologue

It refers to cases where male breasts enlarge like female breasts due to the accumulation of mammary gland and fat tissues,
and it also includes cases where, even in lean individuals with almost no fat, only the mammary glands are developed, making the areola area protrude.
Fat tissue is removed through liposuction, and mammary gland tissue is excised.

Comparison between a normal male chest and a male chest with gynecomastia

Side-by-side comparison photo of upper bodies showing a normal male chest (left) and a gynecomastia male chest (right) on a single screen. A large 'VS' text overlays between the two photos.

Cross-sectional tissue illustration of a gynecomastia male chest. The fat layer is thickened and the glandular tissue is significantly developed, causing the chest to protrude forward. — Cross-section of male chest tissue with gynecomastia

Normal male chest

Male chest with gynecomastia

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Gynecomastia (Male Breast Enlargement) Causes, Types, Simon Grade Diagnosis, and High-Resolution Ultrasound Diagnosis — TANG:GLE Plastic Surgery

Cause

Causes of Male Chest Enlargement

Causes can be categorized into benign tumors, malignant tumors, and gynecomastia.

Gynecomastia is the most common cause and can occur due to hypertrophy of adipose tissue (pseudogynecomastia), idiopathic factors, drug-related influences, hormonal imbalances, and more.

Gynecomastia can be divided into true gynecomastia, where glandular breast tissue develops, and pseudogynecomastia, which is caused by obesity.

Cross-sectional illustration of true gynecomastia — Anatomical cross-section of a swollen male chest due to developed glandular tissue. Depicted in layers of skin, fat layer, red glandular tissue, and muscle layer. — True Gynecomastia

True gynecomastia is more likely to develop in men whose mammary glands are exceptionally sensitive to certain female hormones;

it can also occur when medications prescribed for male pattern hair loss suppress male hormones, leading to enlarged glandular tissue,

or when female hormone levels rise in the body.

Cross-sectional illustration of pseudogynecomastia — Anatomical cross-section of a swollen male chest due to accumulated adipose tissue. Depicted with small glandular tissue and a thick yellow fat layer. — Pseudogynecomastia

Pseudogynecomastia occurs when fat accumulates in the chest area without a specific medical cause, leading to an enlarged chest;

even if the chest size falls within the normal range, if it causes significant stress,

it can broadly be considered gynecomastia.

Type

Types of Gynecomastia

Gynecomastia is divided into three types: muscular type, obese type, and mixed type.

You can undergo the appropriate gynecomastia surgery by matching your individual symptoms.

Diagram of muscular-type gynecomastia — Frontal upper body illustration showing a yellow fat layer and red glandular tissue on the right chest, with leader lines labeled 'Glandular Tissue' and 'Fat'. — Muscular Type

Glandular tissue > Fat

Diagram of obesity-type gynecomastia — Frontal upper body illustration showing a widely spread yellow fat layer on the right chest, with leader lines labeled 'Glandular Tissue' and 'Fat'. — Obese Type

Glandular tissue < Fat

Diagram of mixed-type gynecomastia — Frontal upper body illustration showing fat and glandular tissue overlapping in similar proportions on the right chest, with leader lines labeled 'Glandular Tissue' and 'Fat'. — Mixed Type

Glandular tissue = Fat

Diagnosis

Gynecomastia Grade Diagnosis

Gynecomastia can be divided into four grades depending on the degree of breast development, allowing for an accurate diagnosis and surgery tailored to each grade.

It falls under Simon Grade IIa or higher, and through precise diagnostics such as breast ultrasound,

health insurance coverage is applicable if the mammary gland tissue has proliferated by 2 cm or more.

Simon's Grade I — Side view illustration of a male chest with only the nipple and areola protruding convexly.

Simon's Grade IIa — Side view illustration of a male chest with the nipple and part of the breast skin protruding.

Simon's Grade IIb — Side view illustration of a male chest with the entire breast skin protruding and accompanied by mild skin sagging.

Simon's Grade III — Side view illustration of a male chest with the entire breast skin protruding and accompanied by ptosis (severe sagging).

Simon Grade I

Only the nipple and areola

are protruding

Simon Grade IIa

The nipple and part of the breast skin

are protruding

Simon Grade IIb

The nipple and the entire breast skin are protruding,

accompanied by slight skin sagging

Simon Grade III

The nipple and the entire breast skin are protruding,

Accompanied by ptosis (sagging phenomenon)

Grades eligible for National Health Insurance coverage

Ultrasonic Diagnosis

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High-resolution ultrasound diagnosis for gynecomastia

Through high-precision ultrasound diagnosis, we identify the cause of gynecomastia, which varies from person to person, and establish an improvement plan accordingly.

In a consultation room, a medical staff member wearing a black mask and scrubs is examining a male patient's chest with a high-resolution ultrasound holding a probe. An ultrasound machine monitor and console are positioned on the left. — TANG:GLE FULL HD ULTRASOUND DIAGNOSIS

Identifying the distribution of mammary gland and fat tissue
through high-resolution ultrasound diagnosis

By identifying the distribution of mammary gland and

fat tissue through pre-operative high-resolution ultrasound diagnosis, we evaluate the severity of the symptoms and

diagnose whether it falls under a grade eligible for medical insurance coverage.

When Simon Grade IIa or higher + mammary gland proliferation of 2 cm or more is confirmed,

National Health Insurance can be applied.

*As terms and conditions for private indemnity insurance vary by insurance company,

please contact your insurance provider for exact details.

First

For close consultation and examination before surgery,

the specialist in charge performs the ultrasound examination in person.
Second

It is possible to measure the amount of mammary gland tissue,

which could not be checked with conventional low-resolution ultrasound. Quantitative measurement

of the fat layer's thickness is possible, enabling customized surgery for each body type.
Third

Through ultrasound examination, we find the most suitable method for each individual's body type,

perform safe surgery through the optimal surgical approach,

and can even screen for male breast diseases.

Detail Design

Accurate surgery

begins with precise design.

Detailed customized design for gynecomastia

Guide to male gynecomastia surgery at TANG:GLE Plastic Surgery

A bright operating room photo showing a medical staff member in scrubs and a mask holding up an index finger. An orange question speech bubble and a blue answer speech bubble are located on the left.

Is liposuction around the mammary gland mandatory during gynecomastia surgery?

In most gynecomastia patients, not only has the mammary gland tissue proliferated, but adipose tissue has also grown throughout the entire chest. In such cases, liposuction must be performed to properly remove the fatty tissue surrounding the mammary glands. If only the mammary glands are removed, a hollow, sunken appearance will be created around the areola. In cases where only the mammary gland tissue is developed, good results can be achieved through glandular excision alone via an incision in the areolar area.

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Who?

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Who is it effective for?

Find out if your symptoms correspond to gynecomastia at TANG:GLE Plastic Surgery.

01 When the chest has developed like a woman's
02 When the area around the areola is generally plump
03 When hard mammary gland tissue is felt around the nipples
04 When only one side of the chest has developed prominently
05 When the chest area does not decrease even with weight loss

How?

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How is the surgery performed?

Satisfactory results can be achieved by choosing the right surgical method through personalized diagnosis and analysis tailored to body shape.
Through minute incisions in the armpits or around the areola, mammary tissue and fat tissue are removed to ensure the surgery leaves minimal to no scarring.

Frontal photo of a male upper body with fan-shaped dotted lines drawn centered on the left chest indicating the surgical approach direction.

A scene where a cannula is inserted into a cross-sectional illustration of the skin, fat layer, and muscle layer to aspirate the fat layer.

Front product photo of a sky-blue cart-type liposuction machine.

Chest Fat Liquefaction

Fat in the chest is liquefied using VASER 2.0.

Liquefying fat with VASER 2.0

Using VASER 2.0, only the fat layer is selectively liquefied without causing damage to nerves, blood vessels, and other tissues. Even when a large amount of fat is suctioned using VASER, bleeding is minimized, and skin tightening is induced.

Indication of the liposuction range on a male upper body illustration with fan-shaped dotted lines and a cannula inserted beneath the nipple.

Skin cross-section illustration showing a cannula traversing the fat layer and orange arrows indicating the aspiration direction.

Liposuction

Fat in the chest area, including around the areola, is suctioned to flatten the chest.

Adipose tissue suction using PAL Liposlim

Adipose tissue is suctioned using Liposlim, a power-assisted liposuction (PAL) device.

Range of glandular tissue excision indicated with a pink dotted line around the areola and a cannula on a male upper body illustration.

Clinical photograph showing excised glandular and fat tissue placed side by side on white gauze.

Mammary Gland Tissue Removal

Mammary gland tissue is removed through an incision of approximately 1.5 cm along the areolar border.

Mammary gland tissue removal via areolar border incision

Mammary gland tissue is removed through an incision along the areolar border. At this time, not all of the mammary tissue is removed. A thin layer of some mammary glands and tissue must be properly left behind to prevent adhesions after surgery.

Red X marks indicating four points around the areola on a male upper body illustration — 4-point fixation positions.

Nipple-Areola Complex Fixation Performed - 4-Point Fixation

The dermis of the nipple area and the 3, 9, and 12 o'clock positions of the areola are fixed to the pectoral fascia.

Scar

Postoperative Scar
Quality

Gynecomastia surgery at TANG:GLE leaves almost no scars.
In addition, our custom-made protector
is inserted and fixed into the liposuction incision site
to prevent skin damage.

Close-up photo of a male chest 6 months after surgery. Scars are barely visible at the incision site marked with a dotted circle along the areolar border. — Leaves almost no scars.

Two transparent custom-made protectors placed on a blue non-woven fabric.

Appearance 6 months after surgery

Use of custom-made protector

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PRS KOREA (Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons)

Invited presentation on the topic of "Gynecomastia Surgery through Nipple-Areola Complex Fixation"

Dr. Chang-hyun Oh, Chief Director of TANG:GLE Plastic Surgery, proved TANG:GLE's unique technical capability and expertise in gynecomastia surgery with a presentation on "Gynecomastia Surgery through Nipple-Areola Complex Fixation" at PRS KOREA 2021.

Case without nipple-areola complex fixation

Front view photo of a male chest before surgery. — Before surgery

Front view photo of a male chest 3 months after surgery. — 3 months after surgery

Side view photo of a male chest before surgery. — Before surgery

Side view photo of a male chest 3 months after surgery. — 3 months after surgery

Nipple-areola complex fixation

flattens the nipple and areola.
Lifting is possible if the nipples are slightly sagging.

Side view photo of a male chest 1 month after surgery. — 1 month after surgery

Case where nipple-areola complex fixation was applied

Side view photo of a flattened male upper body after surgery.

Effect!

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What are the benefits?

TANG:GLE Plastic Surgery delivers highly satisfying results through differentiated expertise and detailed surgical techniques.

Firm chest line
Improved clothing fit
Minimized incision scars
Quick return to daily life
Resolving Complex

Post-operative care program as important as the surgery itself

After Care

Post-operative care program as important as the surgery itself

At TANG:GLE Plastic Surgery, to ensure a quick return to daily life after surgery, we provide customized post-operative care for each client, such as high frequency and SmartLux, which reduce bruising and swelling.

SmartLux

Using specialized medical LEDs, it is effective for post-operative recovery, including skin regeneration,
wound healing, and swelling reduction.
Scar Laser

By delivering precise energy to the skin,
it induces collagen regeneration in the dermal layer and provides skin rejuvenation effects.
High-Frequency Care

It is not only effective in improving swelling and bruising,
but also helps shape the body line by breaking down remaining fat.
1:1 Prescription for Weight Management

Through medication prescriptions as needed,
we help manage your weight.

Post-operative care programs and session counts are subject to change depending on individual differences.

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TANG:GLE Plastic Surgery TANG:GLE Gynecomastia — Guide to Male Chest Plastic Surgery

TANG:GLE Gynecomastia

Gynecomastia (Female-like Breasts) — From a hunched chest to a toned male chest

From a hunched chest to a toned male chest!

Comparison between a normal male chest and a male chest with gynecomastia

TANG:GLE Real Photos

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Gynecomastia (Male Breast Enlargement) Causes, Types, Simon Grade Diagnosis, and High-Resolution Ultrasound Diagnosis — TANG:GLE Plastic Surgery

Causes of Male Chest Enlargement

True Gynecomastia

Pseudogynecomastia

Types of Gynecomastia

Muscular Type

Obese Type

Mixed Type

Gynecomastia Grade Diagnosis

Simon Grade I

Simon Grade IIa

Simon Grade IIb

Simon Grade III

High-resolution ultrasound diagnosis for gynecomastia

Identifying the distribution of mammary gland and fat tissue through high-resolution ultrasound diagnosis

Detailed customized design for gynecomastia

Guide to male gynecomastia surgery at TANG:GLE Plastic Surgery

Is liposuction around the mammary gland mandatory during gynecomastia surgery?

Who is it effective for?

Chest Fat Liquefaction

Liquefying fat with VASER 2.0

Liposuction

Adipose tissue suction using PAL Liposlim

Mammary Gland Tissue Removal

Mammary gland tissue removal via areolar border incision

Nipple-Areola Complex Fixation Performed - 4-Point Fixation

Postoperative Scar Quality

Invited presentation on the topic of "Gynecomastia Surgery through Nipple-Areola Complex Fixation"

Case without nipple-areola complex fixation

flattens the nipple and areola.Lifting is possible if the nipples are slightly sagging.

What are the benefits?

Post-operative care program as important as the surgery itself

Post-operative care program as important as the surgery itself

SmartLux

Scar Laser

High-Frequency Care

1:1 Prescription for Weight Management

Worried about sagging skin? Ask TANG:GLE

From a hunched chest
to a toned male chest!

Identifying the distribution of mammary gland and fat tissue
through high-resolution ultrasound diagnosis

Postoperative Scar
Quality

flattens the nipple and areola.
Lifting is possible if the nipples are slightly sagging.