Should I get gyno surgery now or after I am more fit? (photos)

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Hello, I'm a 23 year old, 6 feet tall, 174 pound male. I'm currently "skinny fat", but have very ambitious goals for my physique (Hollywood actor physique) and know I need to get gynecomastia surgery to help achieve it. I'm currently around 16% body fat and on a solid diet & weight training routine. Cutting right now to eliminate my remaining belly/mid section fat before I begin my bulk to add muscle. Should I get the surgery now or after I am more fit? Any suggestions are appreciated!

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear The Very Strongest,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. Generally speaking, you want to reach your goal weight before you consider a surgery, otherwise your results will be suboptimal if you continue to lose weight after the surgery. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Jonathan Brower, MD · Answer

If you're planning a significant change in body fat in a short period of time, you should wait to have surgery. Your results will be better and you'll enjoy them longer if you have surgery when your weight is stable.

Stanley Okoro, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question and the photos you provided. The worry with additional weight loss is that your skin looses its elasticity as you lose weight and doesn't "bounce back" as easily. So you can consider having gynecomastia reduction surgery now, and you skin will be thicker post op and more likely to retract with additional weight loss. Be sure to consult with a board certified plastic surgeon.

Karthik Ram, MRCS, DNB · Answer

Gynaecomastia Surgery better be done now., Loosing more weight will produce more loose skin and correcting that would be more difficult later on.

Bora Ok, MD · Answer

Greeting from Turkey! Thank you for your question and pictures. It seems like you have Grade 1 Gynecomastia, and you can have your surgery either now or later when you reach your body goals. Both will be fine. Hope this helps you well!

Jamil Ahmad, MD · Answer

Hi, thanks for your question. From your pictures it looks like you are quite fit and you don't need to be even more fit before you have the surgery. That said, if you haven't been diagnosed with gynecomastia yet, I highly recommend that you book an in person consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon in order to determine that this is the right surgery for you, as this can only be diagnosed with a physical examination.

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