Plan to have gynecomastia procedure (excision and lipo) and considering liposuction of abdomen and flanks. Same time?

It is not uncommon to combine the procedures you are inquiring about. According to official statistics, 36% of adult young men and 57% of older #adult men in the United States have this medical condition in one of the four grades. About 200,000 to 3 million cases of #gynecomastia are being reported every single year. So if you have #breast #enlargement and you feel you're an exception, please understand that 1 in 3 young adult #men and 1 in 2 older adult men are just like you and have breast enlargement. There are three types of surgical treatment options available that treat gynecomastia. Your board-certified plastic surgeon will recommend the type best suited for you. The most important decision to be made before performing any surgical procedure is determining whether you are an ideal candidate. Weight, and more specifically body mass index (BMI), need to be considered when deciding. For instance, studies have shown that patients with BMI > 30kg/m sq (placing them in the obese category) have a higher complication rate. Therefore, it is important for patients to be as close as possible to their normal body weight prior to surgery. Not only will this decrease risks of complications, but will also enhance the aesthetic results. Further, normal body weight is different from one patient to another.

The #recurrence of breast enlargement is uncommon following #gynecomastia surgery.However, it can occur. If this happens, you may require further surgery in the future.Each patient is unique and previous #results are not a guarantee for individual outcomes. As with all cosmetic surgery, results will be rewarding if expectations are realistic. With any surgical procedure, there are some risks which your doctor will discuss with you during your consultation.

It all depends. If the unwanted tissue is firm (often seen with anabolic steroid use) then liposuction does not go a good job at removing it and a direct surgical removal is required. On the other hand if it has the consistency of fat it can be removed easily with liposuction.Most important is going to a board certified Plastic Surgeon for an exam and the best way to take care of your concerns.

Thank you for your
question.No, gynecomastia surgery and liposuction of the abdomen and flanks is typically not too much surgery to have done at one time.

To be sure, see two
or more board-certified plastic surgeons in your area for a full and complete
evaluation to make sure you are a good candidate and that it is safe for you to
have surgery.

I hope this helps.

Gynecomastia and liposuction are common procedures, and are often
done in combination, producing excellent results with very little incidence of
complications. If you are seeing a Board
Certified plastic surgeon, with extensive experience in this area, you should
feel confident with his/her ability to perform these procedures.

It it not unreasonable to combine gynecomastia surgery with another straightforward operation like liposuction of the abdomen and flanks.  However, a plastic surgeon would need to examine both areas to give you a better idea of the total surgical time, and whether you would be a good candidate.  The time required to do these operations can vary quite a bit depending on the person's anatomy (amount of excess skin, gland, fatty tissue etc).