I recently met with a cosmetic surgeon to see about getting my "true" gynecomastia removed. At my consult, I was told I would respond well to Smartlipo because my breast tissue was small and loose enough to suit that course of treatment and that a much more invasive excision wouldn't be necessary, especially as "breast tissue is a type of fat anyway." I've been reading up, though, and elsewhere there seemed to be a very divided opinion as to whether lipo can actually treat gyno. Who is right?
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December 25, 2015
Answer: Smartlipo works for Gybecomastia
Daniel Levy, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
Liposuction can be done with only local anesthetic in the office. It's less invasive and relatively easy, but this might not be appropriate for a history of heart disease. At the very least, inform your primary care doctor and cardiologist of the procedure. They may be able to provide clearance...
The lumpiness, numbness and hardness after liposuction typically persists at least 8 weeks after the surgery then slowly goes away. In my experience, daily massage of the hard areas makes the biggest difference in getting rid of it sooner rather than later. It can take 4-6 months to get to your...
Liposuction by any method causes inflammation and swelling. In addition, it completely disrupts the lymphatic system for months in the areas treated. The lymphatic system is what your body uses to get rid of fluid. Massage pushes the fluid out of these areas and into areas where the lymphatic...
