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Male Breast Reduction Recovery

asked 2 years ago by anon
Latest answer by Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS
Question viewed 2,751 times
Tags: downtime, healing, recovery

What is the recovery time like after male breast reduction or gynecomastia surgery? What's the healing process like during recovery?

22 answers to Male Breast Reduction Recovery

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Recovery from Gynecomastia Surgery

Most patients find it an easy recovery from gynecomastia surgery. When the drains are still in place, there can be some discomfort, so pain medication is available to keep the patient comfortable. Once the drains are out, usually after 3 or 4 days, most patients find they are pain free and do not need any pain medication and some patients find they do not need to take any at all. The compression vest must be worn 24/7 for 6 weeks, taking it off only to shower. This is necessary for the best... more
Miguel Delgado, Jr., MD

San Francisco Plastic Surgeon

www.dr-delgado.com

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Recovery after Gynecomastia Surgery in Los Angeles

Recovery after Gynecomastia Surgery or Male Breast Reduction varies depending on patient's health conditions, surgery techniques, etc. In Los Angeles, and in my experience, most patients take about a week off from work after male breast reduction. they can resume exercise and regular activities within a week. They would not feel 100% for many months afterwards.
S. Sean Younai, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
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Gynecomastia

SEE VIDEO BELOW FOR SAMPLE RESULTS: Gynecomastia involves treatment of excess glandular tissue, adipose (fat) tissue and sometimes redundant skin. Depending on the extent of the surgery (liposuction with or without ultrasonic assistance with or without direct glandular excision with or without skin removal) recovery can vary termendously. In the average case, pain is tolerable and requires medication for the first 3-4 days, sutures are usually absorbable. Patients can typically return to... more
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Male Breast Reduction Typical Recovery

Post-Operative Healing following gynecomastia surgery- Minimal gauze dressing is applied following the procedure and an easily concealed support elastic garment is usually worn to minimize swelling and help skin to contract for a 3-4 weeks following surgery. Sutures are typically removed within 7 to 10 days of surgery. Patients engage in gentle activities of daily living for the first 10 days. No aerobic exercise for at least 3 weeks. Patients may take gentle... more
Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS

Orange County Plastic Surgeon
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Gynecomastia recovery...

After gynecomastia surgery you may experience mild to moderate discomfort.  Swelling and some bruising are normal after surgery and will start to subside in a few weeks.  You may return to work with in 7- 10 days after surgery.  Strenuous activities should be avoided for the first 2-3 weeks to ensure that you heal at your full potential.  
Shain A. Cuber, MD

Marlboro Plastic Surgeon

www.AssociatesinPlasticSurgery.com

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Recovery after gynecomastia surgery

Men with mild gynecomastia usually only require liposuction to remove the tissue which is considered a minor surgery. In situations where liposuction is combined with surgical removal of breast tissue, these procedures are also  done in an outpatient capacity, usually in just over an hour. The patient can be back to work or school after male breast reduction surgery in just a few days and light exercise can begin after 2 weeks with full exercise resuming after about a month. There... more
Andrew Kaczynski, MD

Sacramento Plastic Surgeon

www.drkmd.com

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Healing after Gynecomastia Surgery

Recovery following gynecomastia surgery is relatively painless and brief. Expect that you can shower, drive, and go back to desk work within a day or two, and that you can exercise after 2 weeks. You will probably need to wear a compression strap over your chest for several weeks to help with healing.
George Sanders, MD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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Recovery time from Male Breast Reduction Surgery

Pain and recovery following gynecomastia surgery (Liposuction, excision or combination of both) is mild.  Full activity is resumed in 1 week and aggressive chest exercise in 4 weeks.  A compression vest is worn for 4 weeks.
Robert Sleightholm, MD

Brampton Plastic Surgeon
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Patients can return to full activity in about a week after male breast removal (gynecomastia)

By a week, most patients can resume full activity, even athletic, after gynecomastia excision.  There will be a little tenderness in the operative site, but besides that, full activity is allowed.
Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
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Gynecomastia recovery time

Gynecomastia recovery time is usually one week. There are two different techniques used in gynecomastia surgery. If the large male breast is mainly fatty in nature, then liposuction works very well. If the enlargement is mostly brest tissue, an excision techniwue is done. A tight fitting garment works best.
Ivan Thomas, MD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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Recovery time depends on how much you need to have done.

Your recovery time after surgery for gynecomastia depends on how severe your gynecomastia is and what you are having done.  We see many patients with gynecomastia in New Jersey.  Most of these patients are treated with a combination of liposuction and excision of the excess breast gland tissue.  For the average patient, we recommend a few days off work, wear the chest garment for 6 weeks and avoid upper body exercise for about 4-6 weeks.  Most patients feel... more
Parham Ganchi, MD

Wayne Plastic Surgeon

www.ganchi.com

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Recovery Period After Male Breast Reduction

Male breast reduction can be a very satisfying surgery.  The recovery period depends on the extent of surgery and the method used.  Each plastic surgeon has their own protocol.  We see patients after surgery multiple times and allow increased exercise according to their healing progress.  Usually arms can be worked out in three weeks or so.  Chest will be after that.  Again, it all depends on the individual case.
Jeffrey Roth, MD

Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon
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Recovery period after male breast reduction

  Patients recover quickly after liposuction for gynecomastia. We typically use ultrasound liposuction for this procedure. Patients are informed that immediately after the surgery, it is likely that they will have draining from the access decisions for several days. This comes out as a clear pink fluid and should not be confused for blood. Immediately after the surgery, the patient will will be placed in a tight compressive fast. This allows for the faster resolution of... more
B. Pat Pazmino, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Recovery period after gynecomastia

The recovery time after a gynecomastia procedure could depend on the severity and complexity of the case. Most of the time, patients heal within a week. I recommend that they take it easy and refrain from any heavy-lifting and no strenuous exercise for one month. They may resume physical activities and workouts at about 1 month post op surgery. i ask that patients use a compressive vest for approximately one month after surgery. Massage of the liposuction area (if any) may also be helpful. more
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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Gynecomastia

Gynecomastia surgery may include a periareolar incision to remove excess breast tissue and associated liposuction of the breast and chest area. Very large gynecomastia may require mastectomy type of procedures. In general back to desk work within a week, back to excercise in three weeks
Samir Shureih, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
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Back to work in one week after male breast reduction.

Hi. 1)  The recovery period after male breast reduction is typically one week. 2)  After three weeks there are no restrictions and you can exercise freely.
George J. Beraka, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Recovery from male breast reduction

The recovery from a male breast reduction varies depending upon the type of procedure performed. If it is just liposuction it may be just a few days of downtime. If you are having a formal reduction with excision of a lot of skin it may take a week or so to get back to routine activities and three or more weeks for exertional activity.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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What to expect during male breast reduction recovery

When you wake up, you'll probably feel some pain, especially if you cough, and you will probably have a few days or weeks of breast tenderness. You will have to wear a surgical garment for a week and you should avoid any jarring exercise for at least one month. Your surgeon may insert drains to siphon off any excess fluid, and there will likely be more bleeding on the first day. Although you'll have an idea of how your breasts will look within three weeks or so, they won't take on their... more
Michelle Copeland, MD, DMD

New York Plastic Surgeon
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Recovery following Male Breast Reduction

Recovery after gynecomastectomy would usually involve a return to work after 7-10 days, assuming that no heavy lifting or straining is involved. I discourage my patients from any working out which involves use of chest muscles for 4-6 weeks. I find that most of my patients no longer require narcotic pain medications after a week or so.
John Whitt, MD

Louisville Plastic Surgeon
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Gynecomastia recovery is quick

You will wear a vest for three weeks, but other than that the recovery is fast. All sutures disolve, I use no drains and you are up and about quickly.
William B. Rosenblatt, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon
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Plastic surgeons have different protocols for male breast reduction recovery

Every plastic surgeon has their own protocol for the recovery process of male breast reduction. I allow my patients to do whatever they feel comfortable doing except stretching the arms and chest out for 3 weeks. The discomfort usually the limiting factor. After three weeks they are to gradually get the arms and chest moving again such that by 6 weeks they are allowed to do everything. As the recovery process goes along this protocol can be altered based on how the patient is doing. more
John P. Stratis, MD

Harrisburg Plastic Surgeon
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Recovery from Man Breast (Gyno, Gynecomastia) Correction Surgery

Gynecomastia can present in the shape of the breasts of a 14year old girl, 17 year old girl , 25 year old woman or 80 year old woman. With such different breast shapes, different operations are needed to flatten them. With the less mature breast shapes of Gynecomastia, liposuction (preferably VASER Liposelection) works the best and may need to be combined with removal of persistent breast gland tissue. The larger and droopier the breast gets, the more likely the man would need a mastectomy... more
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon

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