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

September 16, 2017
Asked By:jms245 in Atlanta, Georgia

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

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September 26, 2017

Answer: Weight loss and gynecomastia

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September 26, 2017

Answer: Weight loss and gynecomastia

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Leo McCafferty, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 17, 2017

Answer: Lose Weight Before Gynecomastia Surgery?

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Miguel Delgado, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 17, 2017

Answer: Lose Weight Before Gynecomastia Surgery?

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Miguel Delgado, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
September 17, 2017

Answer: Weight

Anthony Barabas, MBBS, FRCS (Plast)Specialist Registered Plastic Surgeon
September 17, 2017

Answer: Weight

Anthony Barabas, MBBS, FRCS (Plast)Specialist Registered Plastic Surgeon

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