How much fat tissue should be removed during gynecomastia surgery? (Photo)

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Had gynecomastia surgery like 5 months ago had massive amount of tissue most of it was removed but still a little chest fat still there he said he had to leave some fat if not we could run into complications

Nick Masri, MD, FACS · Answer

First of all, congratulations on your gynecomastia surgery, bigboy35!
There is no standard amount of fatty tissue that needs to be removed during gynecomastia surgery, as it depends on your body built and plastic surgery goals. But as a general rule, we don’t remove all of the fatty tissues because you need something to support your nipples and areolae. This will prevent the development of crater deformities.
If you’re not happy with the results of your gynecomastia surgery, feel free to consult a reputable and board-certified plastic surgeon to ask about gynecomastia revision surgery.
Good luck!

Sean Doherty, MD, FACS · Answer

There is no standard in terms of how much fat is removed. It's different for each patient. However, some tissue needs to remain behind to support your nipples.

Anup Dhir, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. If you are not happy with the results for your surgery, you should speak to your surgeon. The amount of fat removed will differ in each case, but all of it is not removed for a good cosmetic result.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

It is impossible to remove all the fat with liposuction or direct excision, and  if over excised, this may lead to contour issues.

Amit Gupta, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hello
I am sure your doctor wanted you to be safe and had strong reasons to not suction out all the fat. Under the areola we do maintain some glandular tissue to maintain the shape, however most of the fat should be removed specially from the sides
regards
Dr Amit Gupta

How much fat tissue should be removed during gynecomastia surgery? (Photo)

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