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Will Only Mastectomy Subcutaneous Surgery Correct Gynecomastia?

asked 1 year ago by D.R. in Puerto Rico
Latest answer by Mordcai Blau, MD
Question viewed 364 times
Tags: mastectomy

I just have surgery for gynecomastia and the treatment only involved a mastectomy subcutaneous procedure (since it was covered by my health care insurance). Can I see good results even doe no lipo was done? how long will it take for me to tell? Thanx.

5 answers to Will Only Mastectomy Subcutaneous Surgery Correct Gynecomastia?

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Subcutaneous mastectomy is correction of gynecomastia

In cases that there is no need for liposuction subcutaneous mastectomy is equivalent to excision of glandular tissue and may be a good choice in those patients if the surgeon is experienced with this type of surgery. see video
Mordcai Blau, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon

www.cosmetic-md.com

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Gynecomastia can often be corrected just with liposuction

Gynecomastia which means enlarged feminized breats may be due to either fattty and or breast tissue. Very often it is only fatty tissue which causes the enlargement and this can be treated strictly wiht liposuction. This is much simpler with a faster and easier postoperative course. It is also less expensive. If the breasts are caused by actual breast tissue then a subcutaneous mastectomy whereby breast tissue is actually cut out becomes necessary
George Lefkovits, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon

www.drlefkovits.com

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Gyencomastia repair (male breast reduction) with gland excision only and no liposuction

The result with glandular excison alone depends on how much the fat contributed to your gynecomastia. If you had a relatively minimal fatty component, then glandular excison alone could produce a satisfactory result.
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Liposuction not always necessary for gynecomastia correction.

If you are very thin, gynecomastia is caused by breast tissue, that is removed through a little incision in the nipple.  In this case you don't need liposuction, and should see a good result in 2 or 3 months. see video
George J. Beraka, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Mastectomy for Gynecomastia (Man Breasts)

Gynecomastia is not uniform but comes in variable severities. While liposuction is a good choice for mild cases more severe cases would benefit from liposuction with gland e vision. For bigger breasts with excess skin a mastectomy is indicated. If you had a mastectomy I assume your gynecomastia fell into one of these categories and you SHOULD see a siginificant improvement by now.
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon

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