How long does Gynecomastia surgery take?

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