Male Breast Reduction -
Gynecomastia
by Alan
Hood
zone3
Male Breast Reduction Information
Gynecomastia is the medical terminology for what most people refer to
as male breast reduction.
In this procedure the goal is to reduce and minimize enlarged,
female-like breasts in men. This is accomplished by removing the excess
fatty tissue using liposuction and if necessary removing excess glandular
tissue.
Length and details of the Male Breast Reduction procedure
The length of operation typically runs 1 hour or more.
Patients are given a general or local anesthesia.
A patient usually undergoes an outpatient surgery.
Risks and/or complications related to Male Breast Reduction
surgery
For most male breast reduction surgery operations the patient will
experiences potential side effects consisting of temporary bruising,
swelling, numbness, soreness, and burning sensations. In addition there
are other associated risks with this procedure that include the risk of
infection, fluid accumulation, injury to the skin and rippling or
sagginess of skin. In some cases patients will experiences changes in
pigmentation. It is important to avoid exposure to sun if this should
occur as changes may become permanent. Additionally if the patient
experiences excessive scarring as a result of glandular tissue being cut
away, there may be a need for second procedure to remove the additional
tissue.
For most patients the recovery time will allow a return to work in
approximately 3 to 7 days. Those involved in sports or other physical
activities will be able to resume these activities in approximately 2 to 3
weeks. The visibility of post-operative swelling and bruising will
diminish in approximately 3 to 6 months.
Long-term results of Male Breast Reduction surgery
In this procedure the results typically are permanent in nature.
How much does the surgery for Male Breast Reduction cost?
Costs for Male Breast Reduction run in-between $3,000.00 and
$6,500.00.
Will my insurance cover a Male Breast Reduction procedure?
Because a Male Breast Reduction is considered an elective procedure,
insurance usually will not cover the operation. However in some cases it
may be medically necessary, your health care insurance may be able to
cover the costs.
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