I am a 26 year old man who shed 45kg (100lbs) post high school. I am only 5'7, so I've been left with loose skin. I have met with several surgeons who have all recommended a belt lipectomy along with gynecomastia/chest lift. As my chest concerns me more than my abdomen, I'd prefer to get this procedure first and save to have the lower lift a year or so later. I am told it should be done the other way around as having the lower lift later may pull the chest skin lower again. Is this true?
March 31, 2017
Answer: Candidate for a male breast reduction? 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 certified plastic surgeon to be able to get a formal diagnosis and to be able to decide on a course of treatment if necessary.
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March 31, 2017
Answer: Candidate for a male breast reduction? 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 certified plastic surgeon to be able to get a formal diagnosis and to be able to decide on a course of treatment if necessary.
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March 31, 2017
Answer: Gynaecomastia and body lift Hi, thanks for your question and photos. Having performed many, many body contouring procedures after weight loss I see no problem with you choosing to have your gynaecomastia surgery performed prior to your bodylift. If you need significant skin reductions as part of your gynaecomastia correction it would be suggested that your surgeon "anchors" the natural creases under your chest to the underlying chest wall to further reduce the chance of these scars descending in the future. Whilst I would certainly not advocate an upper torso lift being performed at the same time as a lower (waistline) bodylift, it is certainly sometimes possible to perform a gymaecomastia correction at the same time as a bodylift if that was your desire. These decisions would be discussed during the consultation with your Specialist Plastic Surgeon. You'll be in good hands.
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March 31, 2017
Answer: Gynaecomastia and body lift Hi, thanks for your question and photos. Having performed many, many body contouring procedures after weight loss I see no problem with you choosing to have your gynaecomastia surgery performed prior to your bodylift. If you need significant skin reductions as part of your gynaecomastia correction it would be suggested that your surgeon "anchors" the natural creases under your chest to the underlying chest wall to further reduce the chance of these scars descending in the future. Whilst I would certainly not advocate an upper torso lift being performed at the same time as a lower (waistline) bodylift, it is certainly sometimes possible to perform a gymaecomastia correction at the same time as a bodylift if that was your desire. These decisions would be discussed during the consultation with your Specialist Plastic Surgeon. You'll be in good hands.
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