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Male Tummy Tuck W/ Gynecomastia, Chest Contouring - Denver, CO
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41 yrs old. 245 lbs down from 320lbs. Always...
WORTH IT$10,200
41 yrs old. 245 lbs down from 320lbs.
Always been athletic and in the gym. I believe I have good under lying muscle tone. Belly and chest never seem to go down.
I'm scared as hell and hoping I made the right decision with this.
Just to clarify I opted for the extended TT, power assisted lipo to the flanks and lipo to the chest. Didn't want that scare on my chest. Just think it looks just as bad as the way it is now.
Hoping for the best here... Aren't we all.
Goal is to feel comfortable with out my shirt off and loose the excessive fat and skin. Also feel I'm. Do I get this for my little guy (4) as another tool for long life.
Really needing any input here and support. Specifically by guys who have done this or are in the same mind set as me.
Scared, nervous and unsure. Thinking long term here. I know If I don't do this now I may never and then have this regret forever.
I'll be here posting often as I can vent and look to help others as this wave of emotion and change progress. Thanks ahead of time! New chapter of life... Here I come.
Always been athletic and in the gym. I believe I have good under lying muscle tone. Belly and chest never seem to go down.
I'm scared as hell and hoping I made the right decision with this.
Just to clarify I opted for the extended TT, power assisted lipo to the flanks and lipo to the chest. Didn't want that scare on my chest. Just think it looks just as bad as the way it is now.
Hoping for the best here... Aren't we all.
Goal is to feel comfortable with out my shirt off and loose the excessive fat and skin. Also feel I'm. Do I get this for my little guy (4) as another tool for long life.
Really needing any input here and support. Specifically by guys who have done this or are in the same mind set as me.
Scared, nervous and unsure. Thinking long term here. I know If I don't do this now I may never and then have this regret forever.
I'll be here posting often as I can vent and look to help others as this wave of emotion and change progress. Thanks ahead of time! New chapter of life... Here I come.
Replies (23)
May 14, 2014
I had the same procedures as you but a year a part. I did TT then a year later butt lift with lipo and gynecomastia.
Out of all the procedures the lipo does hurt but I cant remember it anymore, but three nights of discomfort. The front was no problem (TT)
Anyway I am almost 6 months post op with gyno, lipo, butt and am super happy. I am 54 and 6 days a week in the gym could not get near to what 6 hours with a Board Certified Surgeon could do.
BTW I was most psychologically sensitive to the pain worry on the Gyno, such a sensitive area. It really was nothing. The only after effect of breast surgery is I want to go up to every dude suffering from the same condition and tell them they should get that taken care of.
May 14, 2014
Wow... thank you so much for the reply . I was hoping to get someone with the same as me.
I'm still scared and nervous. I felt the same as you after I had gastric Placation going to severely over weight folks and telling them to do it. Its a life changer.
Big question I am struggling with is lipo to the chest. I'm scared the skin will not come back and just sag. As mentioned i do lift a lot in the gym...thought the doc says this has no effect on the skin. he recommend cutting it out , though in my opinion that huge in your face scar on both sides of the chest is just as ugly if not uglier .
So did you only do lipo ? and excisions to remove tissue ? any scars ? how did the chest rebound from your procedure ?
See my chest pics , wondering how yours compare ?
Would you do anything over or change ?
I go in monday and im so nervous about making the right call.
So many questions... ;/
Any before and after pics ? i can give you my email if you not comfortable here.
steve@elitesc.net
Your help and comments are greatly appreciated ! Thank you so much.
Steve.
May 14, 2014
I'm not a surgeon, just a patient. I did have tissue removed during gynecomastia but that is the hard tissue under the nipple area that causes it to stick out "[RS bleep] [RS bleep]" (gym term). I also had lipo of the area which I noticed after the swelling went away in about two weeks. Unfortunately there is a slight sag of the skin under the pectorals, but I decided to live with it. In your case you might have more sag but the weight of the fat wont be there either.
The gynecomastia scar is around the lower edge of each nipple and only I know what to look for. This is where the hard gynecomastia tissue was removed, which wasnt as much as a lot of dudes.
The lipo scars I cant even see anymore, they are puncture holes on each side, up towards the arm pit. If I cant see them no one else can.
If your chest skin sags too much you can look at having it excised which I would if I had the same condition. The downside is these scars dont fade quickly, mine are starting to be less obvious after 2 years but they are there. And if they were on my chest and I wanted to go shirtless it would be something to seriously discuss with your surgeon.
In response to your question if I would do anything over I would have discussed the sagging chest tissue / skin with my doctor, but I am 54 and what the hell, look better than most dude my age.
May 14, 2014
all of my pictures on my various reviews. I wrote a review on tummy tuck, posterior belt lipectomy, and gynecomastia.
May 14, 2014
I'm happy to post everything here. I read all sorts of stuff on here and it really helped out. I was the only man in a group forum JULY TUMMY TUCKERS on REALSELF and we became great friends in the journey.
If I was embarrased I wouldnt do this, but the procedures on men is much less and then men who are willing to go vulnerable and help a guy out is even less. So I'm happy to give back.
i was sick of my gut, sick of my boobs, and sick of my sagging rear end.....not any more.
May 14, 2014
I even considered pec implants but they are costly and painful.
Your flank lipo is going to be sore. ALEVE really helped with the painful inflammation. Once the drains are out in a couple days there is relief. You will be living in a recliner for a few days. Don't even think of lying down in a bed for several days, you will regret it.
August 11, 2015
I'm a 31 yo male having full TT with lipo to flanks, back , hips and chest on 8/17. It's totally going to be worth it. I'm not having the muscle repair btw.
September 1, 2015
Any updates? Im 52 Male in California and just had full facelift and Brow lift in Tijuana Aug. 17th,2015, at Cosmedical. Dr.Quiroz- US Board Certified. Amazing Dr.s, Facilities, prices and results so far. I'm going back next month (Oct 2015) to have tummy tuck and lipo completed. Just wondering real downtime and what your scar looks like now. Please let me know Hope your doing well. Thx- BradRealEstate@gmail.com
September 2, 2015
I have not gone under yet. I'm scheduled to do so September 16th.
I will post after pics for sure. There's been Lots of helpful persons here. Thank you guys!
I will post after pics for sure. There's been Lots of helpful persons here. Thank you guys!
UPDATED FROM Skisteve007
3 months pre
Back Again! Happy & Nervous.
Well I never made it last year. Few different reasons. Timing, scared, cost kept going up & up with the improvement of the economy.
Good news is I got Kaiser to pay for the Gynocamastia. I was told they give 30% discount for the cosmetic portion so I'm getting Tummy tuck & removal of the Gynocamastia via chest contouring. Hate that scare but dont want that big sag. I'll get tattoos over those scars.
Goal now is July 8th to do this.
First Kaiser Dr told me he wouldn't the surgery. Felt as if he was just protection the Kaiser bank account. I requested a 2nd opinion. 2nd Doc was awesome and in full agreement. Seemed very understanding and supportive . Though he didn't recommend lipo to the flanks, Hmmm?
I'm just nervous as I haven't seen his work and he doesn't have reviews here. Though his board certified, 24 yrs experience. Kaiser Dr. I'll ask for his before & afters of course.
Keep you all if any are interested posted.
Good news is I got Kaiser to pay for the Gynocamastia. I was told they give 30% discount for the cosmetic portion so I'm getting Tummy tuck & removal of the Gynocamastia via chest contouring. Hate that scare but dont want that big sag. I'll get tattoos over those scars.
Goal now is July 8th to do this.
First Kaiser Dr told me he wouldn't the surgery. Felt as if he was just protection the Kaiser bank account. I requested a 2nd opinion. 2nd Doc was awesome and in full agreement. Seemed very understanding and supportive . Though he didn't recommend lipo to the flanks, Hmmm?
I'm just nervous as I haven't seen his work and he doesn't have reviews here. Though his board certified, 24 yrs experience. Kaiser Dr. I'll ask for his before & afters of course.
Keep you all if any are interested posted.
Replies (6)
August 10, 2015
To this day I am super happy I did all of the procedures you are considering.
August 30, 2015
Thanks again! Your the one on here I feel I relate with the most.
Thanks again for the encouraging words and you staying up on this site
Thanks again for the encouraging words and you staying up on this site
August 11, 2015
I guess its normal to be somewhat nervous. Pray, step out on faith, and know God is going to take care of you. You are doing this for you, and those scars like you said cover them with tattoos. In the long run you will be more confident and proud of yourself for doing it. Keep us posted
August 30, 2015
Will do... And thank you for the encouraging words... They all help.
I feel like a wimp about this... Though I know it's needed.
Work out often yet don't look this way by the pool or beach.
I feel like a wimp about this... Though I know it's needed.
Work out often yet don't look this way by the pool or beach.
August 30, 2015
I think you be so glad you did the chest! I'm starting consultations now with plans on losing another 20 lbs before I do it. I am having a 360 body lift chest. Then once I recover I'll do my under arms and thighs. I've lost -50 lbs so I need more work than you. Good luck I'm sure your going to be so glad you've done this...
September 1, 2015
Did ya do it??? I just had full facelift and brow lift in Tijuana Amazing Dr's, facilities and prices most of all AMAZING results for me. Im going back next month for full tummy tuck and lipo. Im 52 male in California. Kaiser member too. How did you get tehm to pay 30% ??? BTW they Kaiser Plastic Surgeon removed my 200 sutures. Although she scolded me for Medical Tourism (Since she has to do the follow up care) She said Dr. Quiroz in Tijuana did a fabulous job! Made me feel even better and at 1/3 of the price .
UPDATED FROM Skisteve007
1 month pre
It's on! Sept 16th...No turning back.
All scheduled in.
Still scared and nervous. Losts 15 pounds over the last 45 days. Trying to lose another 10 prior to surgery.
Sadly Kaiser doesn't allow before and after pics of there Dr's. Never heard of such... Happy they are picking up 9k of the bill. Still my cost is 10,500.
Not many guys here with chest contouring... That big scare is not pretty. Tattoo going over it for sure.
Surgery Sept 16th....moving across the country with the family Oct 14th. Hope I'm healed enough to push through.. I'm not one to be lazy.
Ill post some before when I'm about a week out.
Been trying for this for 4 years... No turning back now.
Still scared and nervous. Losts 15 pounds over the last 45 days. Trying to lose another 10 prior to surgery.
Sadly Kaiser doesn't allow before and after pics of there Dr's. Never heard of such... Happy they are picking up 9k of the bill. Still my cost is 10,500.
Not many guys here with chest contouring... That big scare is not pretty. Tattoo going over it for sure.
Surgery Sept 16th....moving across the country with the family Oct 14th. Hope I'm healed enough to push through.. I'm not one to be lazy.
Ill post some before when I'm about a week out.
Been trying for this for 4 years... No turning back now.
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August 12, 2015
Good luck man, though i'm sure you will do fine. You will look great. You have a great base underneath everything. Ill be doing it November 13th, after training my ass off for 10 years. Please keep us informed.
August 29, 2015
Just seen this post... Thank you. Awesome post some pics of you as will I. Thank you for the words of encouragement.... I feel like a wimp. Lol
Specially seeing all these women doing it.
Specially seeing all these women doing it.
Great job on the weight loss! Â Now time to finish this journey up and keep moving forward. Â Definitely check in with us on a regular basis. Â Can't wait to see your results.