Question 1

can the military pay for gynecomastia surgery?

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GYNECOMASTIA: Consult your surgeon to find out directly if paid or not.

Question 2

what is the swelling like after gynecomastia surgery?

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Not too bad: Swelling is normal after any surgery including that for gynecomastia.  But even with the swelling, the chest should not appear as big or bigger than before the procedure.

Question 3

will i be able to lift weights after i have surgery for gynecomastia?

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Yes: It depends--were you able to lift weights before the surgery?  Surgery for gynecomastia involves removing tissue just under your skin.  While this tissue sits on top of your chest wall muscles, they should not be harmed in any way by the surgery.  At most, you may be a little sore for a few weeks after, but you will eventually be able to return to full pre-surgical activity.

Question 4

i m 20..n i hav gynecomastia..is it possible to reduce in this age..or surgery is only the way?

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Gynecomastia: Enlarged male breasts can come from a number of different causes.  Before any treatment can be done, you must first have a complete physical exam and may need bloodwork to rule out hormonal issues.  There are a number of medications that can also cause gynecomastia.  Once all medical reasons are ruled out, one may consider treatment.  You should seek a consultation with a plastic surgeon.

Question 5

how is gynecomastia surgery done?

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Carefully!: A skilled plastic surgeon may use several different techniques depending on the anatomic severity at hand. Periareolar incisions and liposuction techniques are often used, and can be incomplete and unsatisfactory, but combination excision and lipo can yield nice results with minimal scarring. More severe cases will require skin incisions and scars.  Technique and experience is important here.

Question 6

what is  surgery like for gynecomastia?

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Simple: It can be done as an outpatient using liposuction. Go to a surgeon who does this regularly.

Question 7

what occurs during a gynecomastia surgery?

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Suction and removal: Of breast tissue. In my hands, this operation involves ultrasonic-assisted liposuction to remove and contour the fatty component of the breast enlargement. There is generally a small amount of breast tissue that needs direct excision. All can usually be done through a very small incision around the border of the areola.

Question 8

should i have surgery if i have gynecomastia?

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Why not?: Depends upon the cause of gynecomastia.  If you are fat/obese - i would suggest first losing weight.  If the gynecomastia is secondary to a hormonal condition - this should be check out.  It is is idiopathic (no known cause) and it bother you,  i would see the counsel of a board certified plastic surgeon.

Question 9

do i need surgery if i am a male with gynecomastia?

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No: No.  If you have benign gynecomastia, no further intervention is required unless you develops symptoms such as nipple discharge, breast pain, etc.  Careful monitoring is all that is needed and if any changes occur, then surgery may be needed then.

Question 10

is it possible to treat gynecomastia without surgery?

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Yes: But only by avoidance of causative factors if present.

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