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Male Excess Breast Fat Removed (Gynecomastia Surgery) - Kirkland, WA

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Seven Week Update!

WashingtonGuyAugust 14, 2014
WORTH IT$6,000
So I have been feeling very confident with my shirt off the past couple weeks.

I am coming towards the end of my 7th week since my surgery and forgot to mention in my six week update that for the first time ever (by choice), I was able to swim with my shirt off in front of people.

My family was very shocked to see me with no shirt on and they told me I looked great. They also told me that they knew how important this surgery was for me and they were happy I finally did something about my chest.

In the past couple weeks, I have felt motivated to start getting more in shape. I have eased myself into doing cardio on the treadmill as well as leg lifts, while on my back, to work on my belly fat. I have also gone for walks as often as possible.

All my life, I have let my chest dictate what felt like every choice I made. Now I feel like a weight has been lifted. Although I can't get the years I spent in shame back, I look forward to the future.

I am posting the most recent pictures of my chest. You can kind of get a good idea on where the incisions where made. These marks have been lightening up as the weeks go by. They are also in an area where there is a natural crease when my arms are at rest.

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David F. Pratt, MD

David F. Pratt, MD

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imath
December 22, 2014
Hi, thank you for your informative description of your journey. I have an appointment in January '15 to see my Surgeon about my 'boob' job, (see my review for background). I have had a Tummy Tuck 3mths ago with dramatic results, but he wouldn't do both ops together because of the length of time I would be under anaesthetic and also because of my age (68). I have always had bigger breasts than my Mother and the emotional baggage that it caused. Could you please tell me where were your incisions? I am anticipating they would be around the lower nipple and the removal of the glands and possibly some Liposuction to even the tissue out around the area of the chest. Am I correct?
necroak
December 22, 2014
Most likely yes - this is what was done in my case. The liposuction point will either be under your arm, or in a location under your nipple (mine was in this spot lower than my nipples and is merely a small hole). Although I have seen videos of some surgeons who use the incision under the areola to also do the liposuction but that doesn't seem to be a common technique. I had both an abdominoplasty and the gynecomastia done in the same procedure (believe it took my surgeon about 4 hours) and my chest has been relatively painless and I don't have discomfort there. Bit of a pain to wear the compression vest (also wearing under armour compression shirt under the vest) but I want the best possible skin retraction I can get so I will be wearing both 24/7 for 3-4 weeks minimum. But so far I am very pleased with my results and it is much like this young mans story for me - it's like a massive anchor has been removed from my shoulders and I have been unchained from the shame I have felt for over 16 years.
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imath
December 23, 2014
Thanks for that, I can't wait. I have been wanting to be rid of the boobs for 60years! Read my review (under Tummy Tuck reviews). I also had a TT .
necroak
December 23, 2014
I can't imagine putting up with it that long - I honestly had moments of breakdowns where I begged my mother to take me to a surgeon when I was in my mid to late teens but I guess she just took it as me being overly emotional at the time and didn't really understand the mental trauma it was causing me. That and she probably couldn't have afforded it either way. I could have and should have had this done when I began college (could have used my student loans to pay for it). But unfortunately that didn't happen and I can't turn back the hands of time...but I am very hopeful my skin will bounce back well and I will be able to put shirts on without thinking about my chest protruding through (even though it probably never did as bad as I envisioned it in my mind). Everyone is different but I think it is really a very pain-free/discomfort free procedure..especially compared to something like a tummy tuck. I wish you the best and I hope it gives you the mental release you hope it does..no one should have to suffer through these issues especially when there is such relatively easy procedures that can be done to rid people of problems that probably lead to suicide more than we would ever hear about or know about.
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imath
December 23, 2014
Thanks, it has taken 4yrs to lose 88pounds, have a TT, and finally get excited about my final step. I can't wait to be rid of all this emotional baggage. My Surgeon is fully supportive and I look forward to seeing him early in the New Year. I have no idea of cost at this stage, but I don't care, it's going to happen anyway. Thank you.
necroak
December 23, 2014
Hard to put a price on emotional well being and happiness..I would easily have paid 10 times what I did for my surgery if I had the money and that was what it cost... Congrats on your changes, and best of luck to you on the final nail in the coffin..Happy Holidays!
necroak
December 23, 2014
You aren't alone - I just turned 26 and feel as though I haven't lived much the last 15 years or so (basically when my gynecomastia grew). I am hopeful when all of my healing is done I will be able to live guilt and shame free for once and right now I am going through a lot emotionally over all of this.
WashingtonGuy
January 13, 2015
HI there imath, my incisions were in the crease near my armpits. If you look very closely at the after pictures you may be able to see them. To me, they are not visible in my every day life. Congrats on your tummy tuck.
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imath
January 14, 2015
Thank for that. your review was very helpful.
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Six Week Update!

WashingtonGuyAugust 10, 2014
During these last couple weeks with the post surgical vest off, I noticed that my nipples and certain areas of my chest were still a little tender especially when I would lay on my stomach to sleep. I had little bits of discomfort when hugging family I had not seen in a while because the pressure from the hug would cause slight pain. Besides these little issues, I feel very good and capable of going about my life as if I did not have surgery weeks ago.

As these last two weeks have past, the tenderness has been going away as well as the unevenness when I look down at my chest.

I have bought a bunch of tank tops and I have worn them out in my everyday life. I feel very comfortable about my chest and I am glad I do not have to wear layers of clothes anymore, it's way too hot for that.

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Three Week Update!

WashingtonGuyJuly 20, 2014
During this third week, I must say that is has been nice being able to sleep on my sides again. Although since the incision marks are near my armpits, I was not able to sleep with one arm under the pillow yet. If I tried, I would get a very mild sensation where my incision is that was not comfortable.

As far as pain or discomfort in general, it has been minimal. Occasionally this week I have noticed that my chest felt tingling, especially near the nipple region. Also when I would gently push down on my chest in certain areas, the sensation felt almost like a mild sunburn.

The unevenness I mentioned I had felt in a previous post, has been slowly going away.

I am looking forward to ending my fourth week, because then I will be able to keep the post surgical vest off. It is not a pain to wear, it would just be one less thing to worry about.

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WashingtonGuy
July 29, 2014
I think I know what you might be referring to. Since I have taken the compression vest off, I have a similar thing going on with each of my breast. It is common for your chest to feel sort of "lumpy" to the touch after a gynecomastia surgery. Mine is not visible, but in the past when it was visible on one of my breast (looking down), my doctor was able to identify that it was fluid and was able to get it out. Be sure that you have a follow up appointment if it worries you too much. I did not worry about anything with regard to my chest because I was told ahead of time by my doctor what to possibly expect. I just came home from an appointment and it has been a month since my surgery. My doctor felt my chest and noticed in was fairly firm in certain areas. He reassured me that I am healing great and the firmness is to be expected. He said it could take up to a few months to be 100% healed and that includes the different areas that seem firm. I hope this helps put you at ease.
mrswede
June 3, 2015
nice to see your progress, i'm now 3 weeks post surgery and really happy that i finally did it - thougt It Was possible to train It away. Surgeon sad i had very little fat only breast tissue(69 gram). Br Mr Swede
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