POSTED UNDER Gynecomastia Surgery Reviews
Recent Gynecomastia Surgery, 32 Years Old - Houston, TX
UPDATED FROM AnonymousHouston
7 months post
6 Month Update
AnonymousHoustonJune 6, 2016
$6,200
Well I still have no further improvement from the previous pictures. I have lost a little but of fat but that was due to diet and exercise. I still don't feel comfortable taking my shirt off in public and still not able to wear the shirts that I would like without feeling self conscious. I am now starting to consider the more extensive surgery that would relocate my nipples and remove excess skin to get rid of this condition for good. The only catch is that I would have horizontal scars under each pec/boob. I believe this would make my chest flat for good but I worry about how the scars are going to look. Has anyone had experience with this surgery? Thanks.
UPDATED FROM AnonymousHouston
3 months post
12 Week Update
AnonymousHoustonFebruary 18, 2016
Hello all,
I went in for another follow up visit. It has now been approximately 12 weeks since the surgery. I was told by the doctor that I should diet and exercise on the last visit so I cut out as much sugar and salt as possible and lifted weights. I lost about 13 pounds so I went from 218 to 205. I wanted to see if the weight loss would have any results. It did not, I still have the same problem as I did before and the pics above are still pretty accurate. For the record I have weighed as little as 185 several years ago when I had a very strict diet and exercise program. I still had boobs and it never really improved my situation. I am saying all of this because I have been told by doctors, friends and family that I should just diet and exercise and that would solve my problem. Well anyone who struggles with true gynecomastia knows that no amount of diet and exercise will correct it. So I am now following docs instructions to wait until 6 months post opp to think about a revision. I trust my doctor and he even showed my how much fat and gland tissue was removed. It was a pretty large amount so I am really starting to think that my problem is not fixable as I believe he did a great job. I might consider getting a second opinion but I really don't want to fork over another 6k and have the same result. Even though I am disappointed with my results I don't want to discourage anyone from looking into this surgery. Most people end up with great results. Good luck to all who suffer from this problem.
I went in for another follow up visit. It has now been approximately 12 weeks since the surgery. I was told by the doctor that I should diet and exercise on the last visit so I cut out as much sugar and salt as possible and lifted weights. I lost about 13 pounds so I went from 218 to 205. I wanted to see if the weight loss would have any results. It did not, I still have the same problem as I did before and the pics above are still pretty accurate. For the record I have weighed as little as 185 several years ago when I had a very strict diet and exercise program. I still had boobs and it never really improved my situation. I am saying all of this because I have been told by doctors, friends and family that I should just diet and exercise and that would solve my problem. Well anyone who struggles with true gynecomastia knows that no amount of diet and exercise will correct it. So I am now following docs instructions to wait until 6 months post opp to think about a revision. I trust my doctor and he even showed my how much fat and gland tissue was removed. It was a pretty large amount so I am really starting to think that my problem is not fixable as I believe he did a great job. I might consider getting a second opinion but I really don't want to fork over another 6k and have the same result. Even though I am disappointed with my results I don't want to discourage anyone from looking into this surgery. Most people end up with great results. Good luck to all who suffer from this problem.
Replies (3)
February 19, 2016
Hey man sorry to hear that the diet and weights didn't help. It helped me reduce my swelling, but I guess every one is different.
Either way to get down on your luck just yet. Wait 6 months and get the revision done. Sometimes difficult gynecomastia cases really do need more than one procedure.
Either way to get down on your luck just yet. Wait 6 months and get the revision done. Sometimes difficult gynecomastia cases really do need more than one procedure.
February 23, 2016
I appreciate the advice man. I will say that diet and exercise certainly didn't hurt anything as I do feel and look better but still no flat chest as I had hoped.
February 23, 2016
He may be a nice person, but he certainly didn't take out enough fat. It may be the limits of the technique he used. You probably should have had the bilateral mastectomy. It leaves scars but you would have the shape you want.
December 31, 2018
I am sorry but I think the doctor wasn’t aggressive enough!!!He should redo it for free.
UPDATED FROM AnonymousHouston
2 months post
Before and After Pics
AnonymousHoustonJanuary 13, 2016
Just an FYI for anyone who is viewing this review. The before pictures are the ones where I am wearing a brown belt, in the after pics I am wearing a black belt.
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January 29, 2016
I have the same fears as you,( I'm in the research phase myself) looks like money down the drain- its starting to look like there is no real remedy for man boobs even with surgery.
January 29, 2016
Well don't get too discouraged. I have seen many successful surgeries. Check out username "daewoo". He had a similar case and came out looking great. I am not giving up on getting this corrected. A revision might be the answer or a new doctor. I will continue to post any new developments. Hang in there.
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