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Is There a Certain Weight That You Have to Be in Order to Have Gynecomastia Surgery?

asked 1 year ago by 5633anon in miami
Latest answer by Robert L. Kraft, MD
Question viewed 479 times
Tags: breasts, male, 230-249 lbs, 5 ft 8 in to 6 ft 0 in, weight

I am 5"8 - 5"9 and weigh about 232 would I have to lose more weight in order to have the surgery?

13 answers to Is There a Certain Weight That You Have to Be in Order to Have Gynecomastia Surgery?

What comes first weight loss or gynecomastia surgery?

Like all body surgery weight loss is definitely recommended, but is it essential before gynecomastia surgery? No. Overall body proportion will be better after weight loss. From the other point of view, once a patient will see an aesthetically improved chest, it is more likely that he will lose weight to improve the rest of his body. So the answer is up to the patient and it is different for every man. For more information you can go to wikipedia. see video

Mordcai Blau, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

www.cosmetic-md.com

Gynecomastia and being overweight are separate problems.

Hi. Losing weight is very hard. I think you can have correction of gynecomastia anytime. You will still be overweight after wards, but your chest will be flat and you will look and feel better. It may motivate you to lose weight. see video

George J. Beraka, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Weight and gynecomastia

It is certainly possible that, with weight loss, the gynecomastia will improve such that you might avoid surgery so I would encourage you to reach and remain at your ideal weight for six months before having surgery. If you had the surgery first and then lost a significant amount of weight, you could have skin sagging.

Robert L. Kraft, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Gynecomastia Surgery and Weight Loss?

Thank you for the question. In general, I think would be your best interest to undergo correction of gynecomastia surgery when you are as close to a “stable” weight as possible. 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. On the other hand, if the prominence of the chest wall is caused by adipose tissue, then liposculpture... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

At a BMI of 34/35 weight loss prior to gynecomastia surgery is recommended but not mandatory

At 5'8" to 5'9" and at 232 pounds you are definitely overweight with a BMI of 34 - 35. Does this preclude you from having surgery? No. However, if you could lose some weight prior to surgery - around 30 pounds - that would help provide you with the potential for a better result with less surgical and anesthesia risk and it would be prudent. The weight loss would not be a deal breaker, though.

Steven Turkeltaub, MD
Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon

Male breast reduction surgery and weight loss

If you do lose weight prior to this surgery - you may be surprised that your chest may change as well. Typically, breasts have a certain percentage of fatty tissue. As you loose weight, the fatty tissue may decrease.

George John Alexander, MD
Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon

Best weight for gynecomastia repair (male breast reduction)?

Weight is not the main factor. The shape of your chest is the main issue. Is there a lot of loose skin? Or is it just diffusely large. So weight is less important than actual BMI and you should try to lower your BMI below 30 for best results. With the amount of excess weight you have I think your best bet would be achieve this by losing about 30 more pounds and then be evaluated.

Andrew Kaczynski, MD
Sacramento Plastic Surgeon

www.drkmd.com

Gynecomastia and weight loss

It is always better to lose weight before having surgery. Getting down to your goal weight is a good idea.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Gynecomastia and Weight

AT 69" and 232lbs your BMI is calculated to be 34.3 which is considered obese. Your ideal body weight (IBW) would be closer to 160lbs. Therefore you should preferably lose a minimum of 50 lbs in order to come within 15% of your IBW. However, if you intend on regaining the weight after surgery, it is not generally advised. see video

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Weight loss and gynecomastia surgery

In general, the closer you are to your goal weight the better results you will get. As you lose the weight, you will probably lose some of the fullness on your chest as well, which will allow it to contract down a bit better after your procedure. Ultimately this decision is between you and your surgeon, but I think we would all agree at least some weight loss would be a good idea.

Shahram Salemy, MD
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Gynecomastia

The closer you are to your ideal weight the better the result. and the less the risks of surgery. Cosult a plastic surgeon for detailed discusion of your options, expectationsand risks

Samir Shureih, MD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

Be realistic

Your BMI is 34 which puts you in the obese category. All you are concerned with is your breasts? Get control of your life and lower your bmi to at least below 30 . Then realistically re-evaluate your body.

William B. Rosenblatt, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Ideal Weight and Gynecomastia

Regarding: "I am 5"8 - 5"9 and weigh about 232 would I have to lose more weight in order to have the surgery?" there is no doubt that for the best results you should be as close as possible to your ideal weight or a BMI of 25 or so. That being said, few people can reach this goal and are still bothered greatly by their Gyno / Man boobs. If you know you cannot reduce your weight, I would not insist you suffer for a goal that is not attainable and would... more