Can liposuction remove man boobs?

Liposuction is a great tool for treating male chest fat or "man boobs" if the excess tissue is mainly fat.  Liposuction will not work well to remove glandular breast tissue however.  Glandular tissue normally needs to be removed through direct excision techniques. If you are a candidate for liposuction you will find the operation itself is fairly easy (it is quick and takes less than an hour usually, only need sedation and local anesthesia, not general) with a quick recovery.  I have my patients wear a chest compression vest for several weeks that fits easily under any clothing.  This is to restrict the amount of swelling and to encourage your skin to shrink so as to get to your final result as soon as possible.  There generally is minimal bruising which will go away over a week or maybe two.  There is also minimal pain, just a tenderness to touch for a while.  I allow my patients to exercise and do full activities in less than a week.  I hope this information helps.Thomas Taylor, MD, FACS

Dear J.formenton,
thank you for your question. The type of procedure depends on the cause of breast enlargement. If there is excessive breast tissue then a liposuction is a good option. However, if the gland is enlarged, then it need to be removed surgically. You can expect some swelling and bruising after the surgery. 
You should visit a board-certified plastic surgeon for a in-person examination.
Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS 

Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery 

Member, Am. Society of Plastic Surgery