Do I need a breast lift or do I have gynecomastia? Will chest be droopy or tight after surgery? (photos)

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If I get gyno surgery, will my chest be "droopy" or will it be "tight"?

Joe Gryskiewicz, MD, FACS · Answer

You are a good candidate for Gynecomastia.  Removing the gland and doing some liposuction would get you a great result.   Breast lifts are only needed in severe cases when a lot of breast tissue is present and sagging occurs past to a certain length or measurement.

Keshav Magge, MD · Answer

Hi- thanks for your question.  Based on your photos I wouldn't recommend an initial skin excision gynecomastia procedure.  The skin often retracts, and based on your skin excess I don't think you would necessarily have "droopy" tissue after.  Tight is a relative term- of course lifting and adding muscle and decreasing body fat will help with overall appearance and dealing with the skin.  Best to speak to a board certified plastic surgeon in person.  All the best,

Otto Joseph Placik, MD · Answer

Hello, hard to tell from photos and without proper assessment, to get a better idea, i suggest booking a consultation. Give us a call Monday-Friday 9am-5pm, 847-398-1660

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Peaceful463,
it is hard to tell for sure without an examination. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you 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

Andrew M. Ress, MD · Answer

It appears in the picture that you have a small amount of redundant skin and pretty good skin tone. The elasticity of the skin is the force that allows it to snap back once the fatty tissue underneath is removed by liposuction and the breast tissue removed by a pull through minimum incision technique

Do I need a breast lift or do I have gynecomastia? Will chest be droopy or tight after surgery? (photos)

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Answer: Gynecomastia

Answer: Gynecomastia

Answer: Depends on the amount of excess skin and its elasticity

Answer: Depends on the amount of excess skin and its elasticity

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Do I need a breast lift or do I have gynecomastia? Will chest be droopy or tight after surgery? (photos)

Answers (10)

Answer: Gynecomastia

Answer: Gynecomastia

Answer: Depends on the amount of excess skin and its elasticity

Answer: Depends on the amount of excess skin and its elasticity

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