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How much does male breast reduction cost? What factors influence the price of male breast reduction? Will insurance cover the expense?

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Cost of Gynecomastia -You pay for experience

Cost varies from $3000-$5000 for unilateral to $6000-$10000 for bilateral. Depends on the procedure being done,the complexity of the problem and the experty and experience of the surgeon.It is your body and you should make sure that choose the right Board Certified Plastic/Gynecomastia Surgeon. When it come to choosing s surgeon,a picture is worth a thousand words. see video
Mordcai Blau, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon
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The cost for Gynecomastia reduction surgery

You will find several different prices for this procedure. Typically it is a 3 and a half hour procedure. You want to make sure the surgeon you choose is Board Certified and has a good reputation. The cost is a braod range nation wide. It can be anywhere from $6,000 to $9,000. As a patient I encourage you to compare apples to apples. Make sure that the procedure is thourough and removes the glandular tissue in combination with liposuction. Do... more
Miguel Delgado, Jr., MD
San Francisco Plastic Surgeon
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Male Breast Reduction costs $5000 - 10000

Correction of gynecomastia can be an insurance-covered benefit and this is the appropriate place to start. Gynecomastia can be caused by medications, weight, marijuana use, or (in rare cases) tumors that effect your hormonal balance. Gynecomastia correction surgery is different than breast reduction surgery for women. The end goals are different in that breast reduction surgery aims to create a smaller attractive looking breast that has projection, roundness and appropriate horizontal... more
Steven H. Williams, MD
San Francisco Plastic Surgeon
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The cost of male breast reduction varies in Los Angeles

Male breast reduction or gynecomastia surgery cost varies throughout southern california, and especially in Los Angeles and Beverly Hills. most plastic surgeons in beverly hills charge about $5000 to $7000 for male breast reduction surgery. of course, this includes anesthesiologist and surgery center fees.
S. Sean Younai, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
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Cost of gynecomastia Corrective Surgery

Surgery to Gynecomastia can vary from patient to patient. The extent of the surgery, the skill of the surgeon, the techniques used, and the time that would take to do the surgery would determine the cost. Please see an experienced surgeon with passion for getting the best result. After consultation, a more accurate estimate of the cost of surgery can be given. Hope this helped. Dr. Sajjadian
Ali Sajjadian, MD
Orange County Plastic Surgeon
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Male breast reduction cost

Male breast reduction cost can vary depending on if there is a need for excision of any skin or just liposuction with removal of the glandular tissue by direct excision. For liposuction with direct excision of the glandular tissue, costs are $4500 for everything at Hedden Plastic Surgery in Birmingham, Alabama. This includes facility, anesthesia and surgeons fees. If there is some laxity to the tissue and the patient wishes to have smart liposuction with the excision the cost is... more
William J. Hedden, MD
Birmingham Plastic Surgeon
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Cost of Gynecomastia surgery

In my area of the country, I have not found any of the insurance companies will cover gynecomastia reduction surgery. Even for patients who have developed this after use of some medications, it has not been covered. This is considered an elective, cosmetic surgery. The cost varies depending on if it is one sided or bilateral and how large the reduction will be because it usually takes longer. The cost includes anesthesia, operating room and all of the followup appointments. It... more
James A. Hoffman, MD
Saint Paul Plastic Surgeon
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Cost of gynecomastia surgery

Unfortunately, insurers based in NY stopped paying for gynecomastia surgery several years ago except for documented breast cancer or for patients who can make a strong case that they are BRCA-1 or -2 based on family history of breast cancer. Pricing depends upon whether an open technique, liposuction or combination of the two will be employed as this impacts the complexity and the length of the procedure. For liposuction only, pricing begins at $4500 and goes up to $6000. For resection,... more
Robert L. Kraft, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon
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Cost of Gynecomastia Surgery

Cost will vary depending on many factors.... first of all it differs depending on if a board certified plastic surgeon is performing the surgery or not. Also, if the surgery is performed in a hospital based operating room vs. an office setting, if a board certified anesthesiologist is involved vs. a nurse (or sometimes performing procedures under local anesthesia), etc. Please be careful when doing your research to make sure your surgeon is properly trained and has experience in... more
Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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Male breast reduction cost.

Hi. You have to add the surgical fee plus the fee for the board certified anesthesiologist plus the cost of the accredited operating room and recovery room (very important for safety). In Manhattan male breast reduction could cost about $10, 000 all included.
George J. Beraka, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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The Cost?

Gynecomastia surgery costs involve an average surgeon's fee of $3294 (per the ASAPS 2009 Statistics) with additional costs for anesthesia, surgery center, and pathology. The amount of surgery required affects the cost. If liposuction only is needed, or if only the removal of a small amount of breast tissue is necessary, then the cost may be less than if liposuction + breast tissue excision + skin tightening are done. Most insurance plans will not cover such surgery, although... more
George Sanders, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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Price of Male Breast Reduction Surgery / Gynecomastia

The Price of Male Breast Reduction surgery will depend upon the amount of time the surgery takes. There are several different types of gynecomastia.  Treatment of ‘pure glandular’ gynecomastia  ‘Pure glandular’ gynecomastia (puffy nipples) can usually be treated by direct tissue excision alone. This type of treatment does not involve fatty tissue excess or significant skin excess. The glandular breast tissue proliferation is located immediately... more
Michael Law, MD
Raleigh-Durham Plastic Surgeon
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Gynecomastia Cost

The cost of plastic surgery procedure varies depending on geographic location and expertise of the surgeon.  Gynecomastia is also impacted based on the scope of the surgery.  Gynecomastia tends to range from $2500 to $8000.
Kris M. Reddy, MD
West Palm Beach Plastic Surgeon
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Gynecomastia - cost of male breast reduction in Montreal

Male breast reduction for gynecomastia can vary from a very simple to a complex procedure, depending on the extent of the problem and the need to remove loose, sagging skin. Therefore, in my clinic in Montreal, the costs can vary from $2500.00 for a minor case to $4500.00 for an average liposuction case. Open reductions with or without skin excision can cost more. This procedure is covered by the Quebec Health Insurance plan (Medicare) only in certain cases... more
Arie Benchetrit, MD
Montreal Plastic Surgeon
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The cost of male breast reduction

  The final cost of male breast reduction depends on the techniques used to create the best result in your case and also the time it takes to perform the surgery. The two main techniques for this surgery include direct excision in a small incision around the bottom of the areola or ultrasound liposuction. At this stage it is best to discuss your concerns with a board-certified plastic surgeon who is very experienced in gynecomastia correction. They will be able to tell you... more
B. Pat Pazmino, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Male breast reduction cost depends on several factors

There are many factors that go into this process, but key among them are the extent of the condition. During a physical examination, we will analyze: The extent of skin involvement: Good elastic skin Bad skin laxity with stretch marks from rapid growth, massive weight loss, extensive sun exposure Prominent rib cage also known as pectus excavatum Amount of fat tissue Amount of breast tissue Extent of muscle development Sagging of the nipples Size of the areola Asymmetry Coexisting medical... more
Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Many techniques for male breast reduction

There are so many different techniques based upon what you need. Some patients can improve with liposuction, some need an excision, some need both, some need the nipple areola complex moved. It really depends. Insurance usually does not cover male reductions. As for price, it really depends upon your region of the country.
Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Male breast reduction cost

Male breast reduction for gynecomastia is very effective surgery and has good outcomes. The procedure can vary from simple excision or removal of the excess breast tissue behind the nipple/areola complex to liposuction or a combination of the two procedures for some patients. To determine which procedure suits your situation, it is best to consult with a board certified plastic surgeon. The cost is related the extent of procedure you need. A simple excision can even be done under local... more
Bahram Ghaderi, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Male breast reduction may be covered by insurance

Gynecomastia involves a procedure to remove excess fat, glandular tissue and/or skin from overdeveloped or enlarged male breast. Gynecomastia may result from hormonal changes, heredity, disease, or use of certain drugs, and can be present unilaterally (one breast) or bilaterally (both breasts). There are a variety of different techniques used by plastic surgeons to treat Gynecomastia. It can be combined with other forms of body-contouring surgery, including liposuction, or performed at the... more
Gregory Turowski, MD, PhD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Male Breast Reduction may be covered by insurance

Gynecomastia, or excessive breast tissue in males, is a correctable condition that warrants early conservative care and diagnosis. If there are no identifiable medical conditions related to gynecomastia, surgery is indicated. Most gynecomastia procedures are covered by insurance if there is documentation of conservative management. Check with your insurance company and a board certified plastic surgeon.
Raffy Karamanoukian, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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Male breast reduction can be done by liposuction or traditional surgery

Men often are embarrassed to see a plastic surgeon for breast reduction. However, gynecomastia is very common and surgical treatments can be very effective. The cost of the procedure really depends on the extend of surgery required. Depending on the size of the male breasts, they can be treated with a combination of liposuction and traditional surgery. It is usually a 1 to 3 hour surgery. So if the operating room is $1000 to $1500 per hour, the procedure would cost anywhere between... more
David Shafer, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon
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