Male chest - Gynaecomastia and stomach after weight loss - loose skin and stubborn fat.

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I have struggled to tone my stomach/lower abdomen & lose the remaining fat. My chest I also cannot shape and tone around the nipple area. I follow a clean nutritional eating lifestyle and exercise on average 5 times a week. The way I look effects me personally & I am frustrated I cannot achieve my desired results as I have been very dedicated for a long time and feel my results don't represent my efforts. I would like to achieve a more athletic physic

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS · Answer

Severe Gynecomastia – This type of gyencomastia commonly affects those who have lost skin elasticity at an older age and those who have been obese or overweight at one point in their life and lost weight may have saggy skin and breasts that are severely enlarged. Surgery is the recommended treatment for severe gynecomastia. There are three types of surgical treatment options available that treat gynecomastia. The doctor will recommend the one that is best suited to each individual case. 1) Liposuction – This procedure is a common resolution treatment for gynecomastia that is primarily the result of excessive fatty tissue. During this procedure a thin hallow tube called a cannula is inserted through small incisions and moved back and forth as it loosens the fat and removes it through a vacuum suction. 2) Excision – The excision technique is used on cases of gynecomastia where excess skin and glandular breast tissue must be removed and the areola or nipple needs reduction and repositioning to create a natural looking appearance. The incision patterns are determined by the specific condition of the patient. 3) Liposuction and Excision Combination – The doctor will recommend this procedure which combines the liposuction technique and excision technique to create a natural look. Results and Recovery Visible results are immediate. Patients are given specific instructions for the recovery period. Dressings and bandages will be applied to incisions and a support garment will be used to support the new chest contour and minimize swelling. At times, a thin small tube will be placed under the skin in order to drain fluid and blood that may collect. The results are usually permanent. On occasion the condition may return and treatment will need to be repeated.

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS · Answer

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.

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Congratulations on your healthy lifestyle. Generally speaking, men and women who have done their best through diet and exercise to achieve the "look" they wish to achieve,  but still have areas of stubborn adipose tissue present, may be good candidates for liposuction surgery. Of course, if based on physical examination, gynecomastia is present, direct excision of breast tissue may be also be necessary.My best suggestion: seek consultation with board-certified plastic surgeons can demonstrate significant experience achieving the types of outcomes you will be pleased with. Working together you will come up with a plan to achieve your goals. Best wishes.

Karthik Ram, MRCS, DNB · Answer

Hi. Thanks for the photos. You go seem to have Gynecomastia (presence of glands below the nipple), which usually does not go away on exercising and dieting unfortunately. You dont necessarily have to live with it. Please do watch the videos. They can give you a fair idea.

The tummy fat that seems to remain is possibly resistant fat. This can be removed with Liposuction. Refer to the video on six pack creation using Liposuction. Six Pack Creation can be combined with Gynecomastia Correction. Hope this information helped.

Antonios Mitsakos, MD · Answer

Unfortunately sometimes genetics make it slightly harder for us to lose weight where our body naturally wants to store it. This is the main indication for liposuction. On the other hand, exercise will not target fat in a specific area (for example it is a myth that doing more abs will give you a flatter stomach) and also exercise will most definitely not address any loose skin. There are a lot of solutions for extra skin, most of them surgical but some minimally invasive which you could discuss with a surgeon

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