How long does Gynecomastia surgery take?

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$.

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.

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
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surgeon’s fees, medical tests, post-surgery garments, prescription medication
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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.

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