Reduction Of Gynecomastia (Male Breast Reduction)

Who is a Candidate for Male Breast Reduction?

You may be a candidate for this procedure if you are a man who has excessively large breasts, or if you have excess or sagging tissue in your chest area after losing a large amount of weight.

The procedure is intended to give the patient a flatter chest with more masculine male contour.

About Male Breast Reduction Plastic Surgery

Excess breast tissue or fat can be removed with liposuction, excision, or a combination of both. Excess skin can be excised. The procedure is usually done on an outpatient basis under general anesthesia but can be done with sedation and local anesthesia.

You will go home several hours after surgery to be cared for by a friend or relative. A compression vest or chest wrapping is usually indicated for a week or two after surgery to help reduce swelling. Sutures are usually removed within 7 to 10 days after surgery.

See Gynecomastia Before and After Photos

Additional Procedures

Additional procedures that will enhance the result are Liposuction of excess fat in axilla (armpit area) or contouring and flattening of abdomen with liposuction and /or Tummy Tuck.

Payment for Plastic Surgery

This operation is occasionally covered by some, but not all, insurance companies. Pre approval or denial is obtained from your insurance carrier before surgery. Our patient counselors can help you with your financial arrangements, including financing.

Risks

The specific risks and the suitability of male breast reduction for a given individual can be determined only at the time of consultation. All surgical procedures have some degree of risk. Minor complications that do not affect the outcome occur occasionally. Major complications are unusual.

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