CoolSculpting: Is it appropriate and effective for "man boobs"?

Man “boobs” may
be caused by excessive fat, actual breast tissue or both.
Gynecomastia is a hormonal condition in which males develop more than
the normal amount of breast tissue. In a true case of gynecomastia,
CoolSculpting may not help much, as it only treats the fat by
lowering the temperature sufficiently to send fat cells into
apoptosis (slow cell death) and would not reduce the breast tissue.
However, if your enlarged breasts are mostly composed of fat, then
CoolSculpting will offer you an effective and noninvasive solution.
Two treatments or more may be required, but a flat chest can be
attained! You will need to be evaluated by a board-certified
dermatologist to find out if your enlarged male breasts can be
resolved or improved with CoolSculpting.  

CoolSculpting can be a great treatment for men with "pseudo-gynecomastia" which is male breasts caused by fat alone. However, most men have "true gynecomastia" which is a combination of fat and breast tissue. Men with true gynecomastia will not benefit from CoolSculpting as only the fat will be reduced and the remaining breast tissue may appear even more pronounced. True gynecomastia only can be treated by liposuction and surgical excision. Good luck!

Thank you for your question. Coolsculpting can definitely treat this area. An in person assessment is best to determine if you are a candidate and to create a customized treatment plan. Please consult with a board certified plastic surgeon. Regards,