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Typical Swelling After Male Breast Reduction?

asked 2 years ago by Jamear in pineville
Latest answer by Mordcai Blau, MD
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Tags: age 17 or under, chest, male, swelling

I'm 16 but, I've had man boobs since I was 10. Now, I'm sick of the teasing. It has been six years of doing push up and cardio that got me stronger and faster while my man boobs just got bigger. What I'm wondering is how bad typically is the swelling going to be be on my chest? Will it make my man boobs look bigger than they are now? Will my chest feel weird when I work out? I'm thinking of getting a couple pounds off my stomach to so it will look more natural.

13 answers to Typical Swelling After Male Breast Reduction?

To do or not to do gynecomastia surgery at age 16.

Six years and it is larger now,you suffer mentally,and you exercied for all those years.You can consult an experienced board certified plastic/gynocomastia surgeon,and in my opinion you are probably ready to have corrective procedure.Usually a combined procedure of glandular excision and liposuction.Typically,the swelling does not cause the breast to be larger then it was prior to surgery,and a few weeks post op you can start working out .It is always a good idea to loose weight befor or... more

Mordcai Blau, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

www.cosmetic-md.com

Timing for a male breast reduction

Like all aesthetic surgery, male breast reduction should only be done in patients who are adults and who understand the risks consequences in the level of commitment that the patient needs to make to ensure a good result. Your best course of action is to be evaluated by a board-certified plastic surgeon with a great deal of experience in this technique. As you are quite young, it is likely that your skin is a very good quality. For this reason, the plastic surgeon may... more

B. Pat Pazmino, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

Male breast reduction can change your life.

Hi. I don't know what you are waiting for. All the other things will not help. Sounds like you have had gynecomastia for a long time, and the sooner you have male breast reduction, the happier you will be. Of course, all surgery has some risk, but I would predict that for you it is worth it. Recovery is not bad.

George J. Beraka, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Recovery after male breast reduction.

Hi, Thank you for your question. First, before any surgery, you want to make sure there is not an underlying problem that will just reoccur. Consulting with an endocrinologist would be a good idea. You also want to make sure you weight is and has been stable. It is not uncommon for guys your age to experience "man boobs." Your recovery depends on which procedure type you have. Typically, you will wear garment for about a week. Your swelling and bruising should subside within a... more

Sam Speron, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Recovery and Swelling after Man Boobs (Gynecomastia) Correction Surgery

Mann Boobs (Gynecomastia) is extremely common and usually gets better around your age. To really know its cause you may wish to be evaluated by a hormone doctor (Endocrinologist) although the vast majority of boys / men with this condition have no discernible cause. Depending on the severity of the gynecomastia, the condition is readily correctable in the vast majority of boys / men with a small scar around the bottom part of the nipple complex through which VASER (liposelection) can be... more

Peter A. Aldea, MD
Memphis Plastic Surgeon

Typical swelling after male breast reduction

The swelling depending upon the type of surgery lasts from 20 days to 3 months. Go see 3 boarded plastic surgeons to see if lipos or excisional surgeries are best for you.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

Gynecomastia in 16year old

It sounds as if you need to loose weight first. Generally you should wait until 18 before undergoing surgical correction. I would not advise stomach liposuction in a male that was 16.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Swelling after Gynecomastectomy

I have all of my patients undergoing a gynecomastectomy wear a very tight fitting garment postoperatively for several days. This typically keeps the swelling down somewhat although there is some swelling. In my experience, it would be very rare to have swelling which is equal to or greater than the original problem.

John Whitt, MD
Louisville Plastic Surgeon

Male breast reduction

Usually male breast enlargement can be treated with liposuction alone. Sometimes surgical excision procedures are necessary if there is excess skin or more glandular tissue.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Gynecomastia correction

The common condition known as gynecomastia is characterized by enlarged breast tissue and affects an astonishing 40 to 60% of men. Fortunately, the condition is easily reversed with liposuction just by making a small incision under the nipple. 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... more

Michelle Copeland, MD, DMD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Gynecomastia

If you have had breast development since 10, it is possible that you have an underlying problem that needs evaluation and treatment before you consider surgery. Your regular doctor or an endocrinologist can usually do this best. Once they have cleared you, there are several procedures available to remove the breasts. How your particular problem is approached will depend on your specific problem. No two people are the same. On the last several people I have operated on, I have done... more

Robert T. Buchanan, MD
Highlands Plastic Surgeon

Male Breast Reduction swelling will improve with time

While you will have some initial swelling after gynecomastia reduction this will go down over time. Typically, your final result will be reached after 2-3 months. Many times the procedure can be done with liposuction alone, but if you have very fibrous tissue you may need an incision to resect some of the actual breast tissue. Your surgeon should be able to counsel you on this. These patient are usually very happy with the results obtained. Good luck with your surgery, Dr T more

Scott Tucker, MD
Winston Salem Plastic Surgeon

Man boob surgery

Hi Jamear, Your breast enlargement is not that abnormal for a young man your age. I agree with working on cardio and exercise. As you get older the next few years there is a good chance the boobs will decrease in size naturally. Try to get your weight to a normal amount and this can help also. If your breasts stay excessive large after you have aged a little more and gotten your weight close to normal then there are several options. The surgical options to reduce you breasts include... more