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Procedure: | Reduce enlarged, female-like breast in men using liposuction and/or cutting out excess glandular tissue. Male Breast Reduction (Gynecomastia) (Sometimes covered by medical insurance.) |
Length: | 1 hour or more. |
Anesthesia: | General or local. |
In/Outpatient: | Usually outpatient. |
Side Effects: | Temporary bruising, swelling, numbness, soreness, burning sensation. |
Risks: | Infection. Fluid accumulation; injury to the skin; rippling or bagginess of skin; asymmetry; pigmentation changes (may become permanent if exposed to sun); excessive scarring if tissue was cut away; need for second procedure to remove additional tissue. |
Recovery: |
Back to work: three to seven days. More strenuous activities: two to three weeks. |
Duration of Results: | Permanent. |
Preoperative appearance | Intraoperative liposuction | Postoperative appearance |
Actual patient photographs available at time of consult.
With your help, we can make ambitious innovations in clinical care and education for our community.