CoolSculpting: Q&A
Ask a QuestionCan I Reduce my Man Boobs Using Zeltiq? If Yes, Can You Recommend a Doctor in the SF Area?
I have man boos since I remember.
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Zeltiq for "man boobs"
Zeltiq CoolSculpting is a good non-surgical option to help reduce some of the excess volume in your chest. However, Zeltiq will NOT address any glandular tissue - it will reduce only what is fat. That being said, I highly recommend you come in for a consultation to determine how much of your tissue is fat and how much is glandular. We will know upon exam what kind of realistic result you can expect. We have had great success when treating gynocomastia in the past -...
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CoolSculpting (Fat Freezing) for Male Breast Reduction
Gynecomastia by definition is proliferation of male breast tissue. While I do not expect that CoolSculpting will reduce fibrous breast tissue, CoolSculpting may have the effect in some patients of reducing breast area subcutaneous fat excess.
We are currently studying CoolSculpting on men's breasts in my practice. I am hoping that men with excellent skin tone no nipple or areola irregularities and a small amount of unwanted fat in the breast area could achieve...
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Zeltiq for Gynecomastia
Thank your for your question. Zeltiq results in a 20-25% reduction in fat. To completely remove the "man boobs," I would suggest gynecomastia surgery. I believe this will give you the results you are looking for. Best of luck.
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CoolSculpting for gynecomastia
If you are examined and are found to have pseudogynecomastia, or enlarged breasts related to fat, not breast tissue, then you might be a candidate for this off-label treatment of CoolSculpting. See a plastic surgeon, but also discuss the possibility of liposuction vs. CoolSculpting.
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Cool sculpting and Gynecomastia?
Thank you for the question.
If your “man boobs” consist of adipose tissue then cool sculpting may have some beneficial effect. If however you are dealing with true gynecomastia, then do not expect much of a result, without surgical intervention.
I have found that gynecomastia is often best treated with partial excision of the prominent glandular tissue as well as liposuction surgery of the peripheral chest area.
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MAN BOOBS
Zeltiq can be used for male breast reduction. In fact I have had it done on my breasts!!!!
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Coolsculpting for "man boobs"
There have been reports for the use of Coolscultping for fatty tissue removal in the breast area. The devices currently available by Zeltiq do not have attachments yet made to fit the breast area perfectly so results may vary and be inconsistent.
These answers are for educational purposes and should not be relied upon as a substitute for medical advice you may receive from your physician. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911. These answers do not constitute or initiate a patient/doctor relationship.
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