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Can a gynecomastia procedure and male pectorial implants be combined?

liammccartney1992Apr 14, 2022
Can a gynecomastia procedure and male pectorial implants be combined or would the two procedures have to be completed separately? If separately, how long would the interval between treatments be commended?

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Dr. Arian Mowlavi, MD, FACS (license on probation)
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Answered on Apr 18, 2022
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