Will my insurance pay for gynecomastia surgery? I'm from Minnesota and I'm under ucare.

You will need to wait until your chest heals completely from surgery before you see your final results, and that may be several weeks or months from now. For my patients who have breast tissue and fat, I use liposuction and surgical excision to get optimal results. I use liposuction alone only...

Thank you for sharing your question and photographs.  I would recommend seeing your surgeon for an in-person evaluation as it appears that you have some threatened nipple and areolar tissue as well as a hematoma in your left chest.  This may require topical and/or surgical treatments to im...

I remove most of the tissue with liposuction so I always use a compression garment for a few weeks. Looking at your photo you either have a lot of swelling or a lot of tissue remaining. Discuss your needs with your surgeon. Good luck.

Gynecomastia is very common and frequently begins during puberty as a result of the hormonal changes that occur during this time.  Smoking (particularly marijuana) and some medications can also contribute to gynecomastia.  In rare cases a hormonal imbalance can lead to gynecomastia.  There is al...

Healthy male patients with excess breast tissue or unwanted breast development who have no underlying breast disease.Men who desire improved physical and aesthetic appearance should have realistic expectations based on their condition and the procedure performed. You should meet with a board cer...