Male Breast Reduction (Gynecomastia)

Procedure: Reduce enlarged, female-like breast in men using liposuction and/or cutting out excess glandular tissue. (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: 3 to 7 days. More strenuous activities: 2 to 3 weeks. Swelling and bruising: 3 to 6 months.

Duration of Results: Permanent.