Can CoolSculpting be used on male breasts to make the chest look more flat?

Thank you for your question. Liposuction is usually more effective for this area. However, if he is interested,  I would recommend for him to see a board certified plastic surgeon for a consultation. This way, he can explain your concerns, learn more about the procedure, and determine if he is a candidate. Regards,  

We are seeing more men and older adolescent boys
at our practice who are interested in treatments to reduce their excessive
breast tissue (a condition called gynecomastia). Liposuction is often the
appropriate procedure if the excess tissue is primarily fat, but CoolSculpting
represents an excellent alternative for certain patients. Each case is
different, of course, so I encourage your friend to consult with a
board-certified plastic surgeon to discuss his options.

I have repaired many cases of this gone wrong. I suggest chest contouring with a three step approach --- fat removal, fat repositiinon and gland removal if needed.  Best, Dr. Emer.

CoolSculpting can be used with very good results to treat the male breasts, or "man boobs". This is provided that the reason for breast enlargement is because of fatty tissue and not glandular tissue. This can be determined by an experienced physician during an in-person consultation and evaluation. Results can be visible in as little as 3-4 weeks. It can take up to 3 months for full results. Hope this helps answer your question.

Coolsculpting can be a great non-invasive option for reducing the fat present in the male chest.  Depending on the patient, best results may require multiple tips and treatments.  The chest tends to be numb and tender longer than other areas of the body after coolsculpting.  The male breast may also have some glandular tissue present that will not change with coolsculpting.  This tissue may need to be treated with liposuction or even surgical excision.  It would be prudent to set up a consultation with a body-contouring expert who performs both invasive and non-invasive treatments for fat reduction to get an honest opinion regarding expectations.

Yes if the excess tissue is fat and not glandular tissue. See a surgeon who is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is experienced with coolsculpting as well. Good luck.Richard Chaffoo, MD, FACS, FICSTriple Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

CoolSculpting can be an effective treatment to reduce fat in the chest area of men. If there is a presence of fatty tissue or subcutaneous fat, CoolSculpting may be a great treatment option. However, if the concerned area is a result of excess male breast tissue (or gynecomastia), surgical intervention would be the better option. It is important to schedule a consultation at a board certified plastic surgeon's practice experienced in surgical and non-surgical treatment of the male chest/breasts.

Great Question! Yes, CoolSculpting can be used to help reduce the fat on the male chest to get rid of the appearance of male breasts. It works great in this area on the right candidate and we have seen good result sin our clinic.  I would recommend you see a board certified dermatologist or plastic surgeon who is experienced in CoolSculpting to give your boyfriend an evaluation to see if he would be a good candidate for the procedure.