Male Procedures

Male Breast Reduction
(Gynecomastia)

Procedure:
Reduce enlarged, female-like breasts in men using liposuction and/or cutting out excess glandular tissue. (Sometimes covered by medical insurance.)

Length:
1.5 hours or more.

Anesthesia:
Local with sedation, or general.

Outpatient

Side Effects:
Temporary bruising, swelling, numbness, soreness, burning sensation.

Risks:
Infection. Excessive fluid loss leading to shock. 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: 3 to 7 days.
More strenuous activity: 2 to 3 weeks.
Swelling and bruising: 3 to 6 months.

Duration of Results:
Permanent.

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