| gynecomastia
overview |
| introduction
to male breast reduction (gynecomastia) |
enlarged
male breasts can be reduced with liposuction or by cutting
out the tissue; boosts self-esteem and decreases self-consciousness |
| often combined
with... |
liposuction,
facial
implants, brow
lift |
| incision
placement & gynecomastia surgery details |
incision
is along the lower, outer edge of the areola (pigmented
area around the nipple) |
| anesthesia |
general,
or local with IV sedation |
| surgical
facility |
usually outpatient
surgery center |
| length
of surgery |
1
to 2 hours |
| discomfort
|
mild |
| what
to expect after male breast reduction surgery |
tenderness,
swelling, bruising; back to work in 1 to 3 days |
| risks
of male breast reduction |
infection,
blood or fluid collection, loss of sensation, scarring |
| variations
and techniques |
can
sometimes be done with liposuction alone if breast enlargement
is due to fatty tissue |
| cost
(surgeon's fee) |
$1500
to $3000 (implant may be additional) |
| duration
of results |
results
are permanent although weight gain may cause the breasts
to appear larger again |
| insurance
for gynecomastia |
insurance
may apply in more advanced cases of enlarged male breast
tissue |
