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Thermage for Male Breast Fat Removal
Is Thermage for male breast fat removal or reduction appropriate?
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tony to ny
in Mesa, AZ
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THERMAGE
BE WARE OF UNSABISTANTIATED CLAIMS
ONE MACHINE DISOLVES FAT, TREATS CELLULITE, TREATS LOOSE SKIN, NOW TREATS GYNECOMASTIA??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
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Thermage for gynecomastia
Dear Patient, Thermage is a treatment that helps tighten and contour your skin by stimulating your body's natural renewal of collagen. It is not a treatment to remove or reduce fat. I suggest you consult you physician so he can help you decide what procedure is right for you. Best of luck.
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Thermage for Gynecomastia
RadioFrequency devices such as Thermage have not yet been approved for fat reduction although it is likely the most promising technology for this purpose right now. Interestingly, one of the issues of concern with early radio-frequency Thermage used for skin-tightening on the face was that it was causing a loss of facial fat volume. RadioFrequency in its different forms is now being investigated for use in fat reduction in ways that will likely become quite significant. In...
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Thermage Not Indicated For Gynecomastia
I am not a fan of Thermage in general and definitely would not recommend its use for gynecomastia. Male breast reduction or gynecomastectomy typically involves both liposuction of excess fat as well as direct excision of glandular tissue.
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Thermage not for male breast fat reduction
Thermage and other radiofrequency devices are not presently indicated or approved for fat removal. Some studies with the radiofrequency devices show fat reduction but further studies are needed to substantiate this. We have used the zeltiq coolsculpting device for male fat reduction in selected patients with fatty breasts and have had excellent results. Most patients require some form of liposuction or even excision for very glandular patients. I usually use a vaser device for treating...
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Thermage for Fat Removal
Using Thermage for fat removal, for the male breast or otherwise, is a misunderstanding of the technology.
Thermage has a notably very low "Worth It" rating here on RealSelf, and that has been the feedback I have had from other plastic surgeons and patients. I have not personally used the Thermage device, but my presumption has been that a relatively small number of people end up getting results from treatment.
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