How long does Gynecomastia surgery take?

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How long is the procedure and how long does it take to fully recover? How much does it usually cost?

Miguel Delgado, MD · Answer

Gynecomastia surgery time can vary greatly depending on how the surgery is to be done, the technique of your surgeon, and the experience of your surgeon. For my patients for a standard male breast reduction surgery it will take about 2.5 hours. Full recovery is about 6 weeks to get back to full activities. The cost will depend on the complexity of the surgery. Good luck.

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question.Time of #surgery varies, but all #procedures are #outpatient either in the office or a certified outpatients surgery facility.According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons the
average cost of #gynecomastia #surgery can vary widely. Surgery quotes should
include the procedure itself, operating room facilities, #anesthesia fees,
surgeon’s fees, medical tests, post-surgery garments, prescription medication
and other related costs. Most #plastic #surgery offices offer convenient finance
plans that allow patients to pay a low monthly payment. #Costs will also vary
with geographic location.  Estimated
costs can be found on RealSelf.com , PlasticSurgery.org or Surgery.org

Jerome Edelstein, MD · Answer

Surgery takes up to 2 hours, depending on the technique applied. Generally, you should expect to be off of work for up to a week, and resume physical activities after about 2-3 weeks. The price of your male breast reduction depends on several factors, including the following:surgeon feessurgical facilityanesthetist feestechnique applied (liposuction or excision)Generally speaking, insurance does not cover the cost of your procedure because it is usually for aesthetic rather than therapeutic benefit. However, you should ask your insurance provider as they may be different. In Toronto, Ontario, the cost of the procedure ranges from $4000-$6000. Financing options are available.

Daniel A. Medalie, MD · Answer

HI,Thanks for your question. Gynecomastia is a common condition suffered by adolescent males. When a boy hits puberty, a great deal of the male sex hormone, testosterone, is produced. This can be converted in peripheral tissue into estrogen (the female sex hormone) and the result can be swelling of the nipples and glandular tissue under the nipples.Frequently this swelling resolves over time, but if it persists it can be quite embarrasing. The treatment of gynecomastia can start with liposuction of the chest and can work up to full surgical excision of the breast gland (if necessary). Typical surgery times range from 1-2 hours. I find that liposuction accompanied by a small surgical excision of tissue under the nipple is usually sufficient for 75% of my gynecomastia patients. Recovery is fairly quick (10-14 days) and the scar usually is inconspicuous.The average cost is around $5000. I recommend a consult with a local board certified plastic surgeon for a formal evaluation to see if you are a candidate for this surgery. I hope this helps.Regards,Daniel Medalie, MD

Babak Dadvand, MD · Answer

Hi JerryStern,Thanks for the post. There is no single answer to your questions on time and cost. The surgery time depends on what techniques need to be used (liposuction vs liposuction and excision vs liposuction, excision, and nipple repositioning). Also, the cost varies based on the technique used, surgeon experience, and geographic location. Sincerely,Dr. Dadvand

David F. Pratt, MD · Answer

My average time for treatment of a typical gynecomastia would be 2 to 2.5 hours, in the room to out of the  room time, which includes putting the patient to sleep, performing the procedure and waking the patient up.  In cases where skin removal or "free nipple graft" is needed, additional time would be necessary.  The average cost (excluding anesthesia, facility fee and miscellaneous costs) is approximately $3100 according to a recent survey by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.  Recovery from surgery also depends on the exact type of surgery, and can range from 2 weeks for straight forward liposuction to 6 weeks in cases of "anchor-type" breast reduction with "free nipple grafts".I hope this answer proves helpful. Good luck!

Kris M. Reddy, MD, FACS · Answer

Each surgeon performs surgery at a different rate and costs vary considerably from area to area. Like any other industry, cosmetic surgery follows supply and demand. In areas like South Florida, costs tend to be lower than in areas with fewer surgeons or in expensive cities such as New York or Los Angeles. For that reason, many patients travel from out of state to Florida.For quality surgery at the most economical prices, consult with surgeons in your area who own a nationally accredited surgery center as they tend to have greater control over costs but still maintain the highest possible quality to maintain accreditation. Patient generally can resume light activities 7 to 10 days post surgery. More strenuous activities are generally avoided for the first few weeks.

Jeffrey Zwiren, MD · Answer

Gynecomastia surgery can be done in many different ways.  Liposuction alone or in combination with a areolar incision and open subcutaneous mastectomy.  The cost is in the 3K range depending upon the time needed for the procedure.

Sameer Karkhanis, MS, DNB · Answer

The male breast reduction procedure depends on the ratio of the fatty tissue to the glandular tissue that make up the enlarged male breast. If the breast contains fatty tissue, liposuction alone can address the problem. If the tissue is predominantly glandular, it might require excision through a small peri areolar incision. Skin excess in addition to the fat & glandular tissue might need to be addressed with skin excision procedures.We prefer to do the Lipo procedure under LA with sedation & the larger excisional procedures under GA. The total operative time can vary from 1-2 hours. Recovery times typically can vary from 48hrs (for lipo only) to a week following excisional surgeries. The procedure cost at our clinic can vary from 1250 - 2000US$.

Samir Shureih, MD · Answer

gynecomastia surgery requires excision of breast tissue and liposuction of the chest. the length of the surgery is enough time to do the best I can. I am not running against time.3 hours maybe a good time. Cost varies by surgeon and location. Expect a total cost of $ 5000-6000

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