Can liposuction remove man boobs?

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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Unfortunately liposuction will only remove fat and not breast tissue which needs to be removed surgically. Most patients say that the pain after surgery is minimal, as far as recovery I want my patients to wait 4 to 6 weeks before resuming any type of formal exercise. Be sure to see a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon who specializes in gynecomastia. good luck.

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

Thanks for your question. The answer is....it depends. When considering man boobs or gynecomastia, I look at the skin excess, amount of fat, and the presence of glandular tissue. All these things will determine what your final contour or shape will be. If the enlargement is due to fat alone, or pseudogynecomastia, then liposuction may achieve the contour you desire. However, if there is significant glandular tissue present, then liposuction alone will not be sufficient. While everyone is different, most men can achieve comfort with oral pain medication alone after surgery. The recovery period is also variable. I usually limit physical exertion for at least 4-6 weeks. However, most men are able to return back to work within a week. Bruising and swelling will occur but usually resolves by the end of the first week. I recommend wearing a compression garment continuously. The garment will cover up any evidence of bruising and swelling.