Should I lose weight before or after gynecomastia surgery? (Photos)

Question

My goal is to basically be comfortable with how my chest looks at 180 lbs. my normal weight should be around 160-165. But I always fluctuate up to 180 during winter months. Basically I'm trying to figure out if it would be better to get to the lower end of my weight or the higher end before my gynecomatia surgery? My goal is to be comfortable with how my chest looks even at my heavier weight. Any answers would be greatly appreciated thanks! Oh and I'm 5-8 and about 178 in the pics below

Leo McCafferty, MD · Answer

I would suggest you lose weight before surgery.  Your pictures show fullness in the breast and abdominal area and some of the abdominal fullness is secondary to that 'bad fat' which is visceral fat around your organs.  Losing this weight will not only be better for your overall health but will also allow a more precise and better result regarding the gynecomastia.

Miguel Delgado, MD · Answer

It is recommended that you try to get to your goal weight that you can maintain before surgery. Be sure to see a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon who specializes in gynecomastia surgery. Good luck!

Anthony Barabas, MBBS, FRCS (Plast) · Answer

Thanks for your question. It is best to have lost any weight that you think you are going to loose, and then remain stable at that weight. This is less likely to result in any asymmetry.

Elizabeth S. Harris, MD · Answer

The results of any cosmetic surgery are more ideal with patients being close to their ideal body weight.  If patients are in the process of losing weight with diet and exercise, continued safe weight loss is suggested.   Weight loss allows for tightening of the skin and more localized accumulations of fat that can be more precisely treated at the time of surgery.  A good preoperative diet and exercise program also allows for patients to have more optimal health at the time of surgery which improves safety.

Sean Doherty, MD, FACS · Answer

It is always best to be at a maintainable goal weight before any kind of surgery. Especially gynecomastia surgery where excess weight can make your issues worse. So, lose the weight now. Then get surgery. Hope this helps and best of luck.

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