Office Address:
Lenox Hill Plastic Surgery Center Dr. William Rosenblatt 308 East 79th Street New York
NY
10021
Male Breast Reduction (Gynecomastia)
Who is a Candidate?
If you are a man with excessively large breasts.
If you have excess or sagging tissue in your chest after losing a large amount of weight.
Intended Results
A flatter chest with more masculine contour.
Procedure Description
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.
Recuperation and Healing
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 7-10 days after surgery.
Other Options
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.
Insurance Guidelines
This operation is occasionally covered by some, but not all, insurance companies. Pre-approval or denial is obtained from your insurance carrier before surgery.
Note
The specific risks and the suitability of this procedure 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 affect the outcome occur occasionally. Major complications are unusual.
Recuperation and Healing
