Male Breast Reduction: Q&A
Ask a QuestionHow Can I Reduce my Man Boobs Wthout a Surgery?
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Man boobs
It may be possible to reduce man boobs without surgery. This depends on how big the man boobs are, and how much percent body fat you have. Generally gynecomastia is found in more obese individuals, so weight loss can sometimes help. However if there is excess skin, then weight loss will not help. The man boob reduction can sometimes be done with liposuction alone, or may require direct breast tissue removal or even skin reduction depending on the body type.
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Male breast reduction options depend on if it is fat or gland
Basically, no. You probably can't reduce enlarged male breasts without surgery. Usually, male breasts contain enlrged breast tissue and options to treat fat like Zerona or cool sculpting won't give adequate results. Even liposuction, Smartlipo, or Vaser lipo (all surgical options) treat only fat and usually aren't adequate to give desirable results. Usually surgery involving liposuction and gland removal is necessary to give an attractive male chest. Talk to a...
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Many options other than surgery
First visit with your primary care physician to confirm there is no medical cause for your excessive breast tissue such as tumor, endocrine (glands), genetic or medications. Second, consider weight loss if you are at all overweight. Losing fat all over your body will also mean losing fat in your breasts. In addition, testosterone is converted to estrogen in fat cells, so losing weight can theoretically help decrease the amount of estrogen that can contribute to male breast enlargement...
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CoolSculpting for "Man Boobs"
We have used CoolSculpting on numerous occasions to treat male breasts with great results. No surgery, no downtime, you can have the treatment done and go right back to work.
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