Knoxville Male Breast Reduction doctors

	David B. Reath, MD Knoxville Plastic Surgeon 109 Northshore Dr Suite 101 Ste 101, Knoxville		1 answer
	J. Jason Wendel, MD Nashville Plastic Surgeon 1215 21st Ave South Suite 6050 , Nashville		1 answer
	Tom Tracey Gallaher, MD Knoxville Plastic Surgeon 9700 Westland Dr Ste 101, Knoxville
	Stephen M. Lazarus, MD Knoxville Plastic Surgeon 801 N. Weisgarber Rd. Suite 500, Knoxville
	Timothy Wilson, MD Knoxville Plastic Surgeon 9430 Park West Blvd. Suite 240, Knoxville

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Can Men Manage the Pain from a Breast Reduction with Advil? My research indicates that there is not much pain after surgery and nothing that Advil or Tylenol with Codine could not handle.

A: pain after breast reduction

Pain is a highly variable and depends on patient to patient.

Many of my patients transition to ibuprofen or Tylenol after 1-2 days of pain medication. This gives the body time to form stable clots so you would be less likely to bleed.

Typically, my patients do not need a lot of pain medication. During the procedure, I do use a long-acting numbing agent (local anesthetic) so that the pain for the first day is not so bad.

You may also ask your doctor about pain catheters, little tubes that go in the surgical area and slowly drip numbing medicine into the area to avoid the need for heavy duty pain medicine. Many of my patients opt for this and like the convenience and lack of significant discomfort.

I certainly don't think pain catheters are mandatory. It's simply nice to offer them to patients who I think are going to have a low tolerance for the discomfort of surgery.

I hope this helps.

J. Jason Wendel, MD

Nashville Plastic Surgeon

Get Rid of Man Boobs I am 49-year-old male with a woman's breasts. They droop and are heavy for me to carry. My life is steadily declining because of my embarassment. What can I do? Please help.

A: Gynecomastia is more common than you think. Surgery can correct it.

Gynecomastia, or male enlarged breasts, is a condition that is rarely talked about, though it's actually quite common. Gynecomastia affects an estimated 40 to 60 percent of men. It may affect only one breast or both.

Liposuction to used to remove fat and or glandular tissue from the breasts, and in many cases excess skin is also removed, resulting in a chest that is flatter, firmer, and better contoured.

This procedure could be a good option for you if you:

* Are physically healthy and of relatively normal weight
* Have realistic expectations
* Are not experiencing further breast development
* Are bothered by the feeling that their breasts are too large

I am attaching a link to an informative podcast produced by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons specifically for men considering surgery for correction of Gynecomastia. In this podcast, you will hear a fellow ASPS member surgeon discussing the causes of gynecomastia and courses of treatment, as well as his patient, Matthew, describing how he coped with his condition before surgery and his post-surgical outlook on life. I hope you find it helpful.

David B. Reath, MD

Knoxville Plastic Surgeon