Gynecomastia surgery with its cost per procedure

Okay, so before I tell you what the options are when it comes to Gynecomastia surgery, we should first make sure you understand the condition before looking at solutions, so please read my explanation below.

Gynecomastia is the increase in the size of male breasts due to the deposition of excessive fats. This occurs commonly in young children at the time of puberty and this can be resolved on its own within 2 to 3 years’ time. The underlying cause of this condition is mostly hormonal i.e. decrease in the testosterone levels within the body. Drugs and other metabolic disorders can also cause the increase in the size of the breasts. There is no requirement of any treatment until and unless the condition persists after so many years.

The treatment of the persistent enlarged male breasts or moobs depends on the composition of the tissue that is present within the enlarged breasts. If there is deposition of excessive amounts of fats, a trial of any medication which is said to reduce the fats by burning them can be used to reduce the male breast size. But in majority of the cases this is not the definitive treatment as when the medicine is not taken or any carelessness is done in the exercise schedule, the breasts resume their enlarged size. Thus the definitive treatment of moobs is Breast reducing Surgery.

Liposuction male breast reducing surgery:

In cases of fat deposition, the male moobs are reduced by using the surgical procedure of removal of unwanted fat deposits by using liposuction. This procedure is done as an outpatient procedure thus no hospitalization is required and patient can go home just after few hours of the procedure. This procedure involves no cutting, stitching or any scar marks thus making it a better option cosmetically. It has no compulsion of bed rest and the patient can carry out his normal routine work the very next day.

Procedure:

Proper examination of the male breast tissue is to be done before deciding on the procedure required for the breast size reduction. The time duration required for the procedure varies between forty five minutes to an hour depending upon the individual requirements. Local anesthesia is used to keep the patient pain free and make the procedure a better experience. The fat is gently sucked out of the small 3mm sized punctures in the skin superficially.

Pros:

The process does not involve any complications and the person is highly satisfied as it doesn’t hampers daily routine chores. The results of the male breast reducing procedure are seen within few weeks but great reduction in size is observed around 6 months’ time. The only post-operative care for liposuction surgery is that the patient has to wear a compression belt or a compression garment in order to give support to the operated breasts. After a minimum time period of 6 months, these garments can be disposed of. After liposuction, the male is able to gain a better chest outlook along with the attainment of male physique. This helps in boosting the confidence level of the male as well.

Cost:

As the price for the surgery is very high and can’t be afforded by all classes of the society. The estimate cost of liposuction breast reducing surgery is around $800 to $2000 depending upon the tools required and the fees of the operating hospital. Thus the decision of carrying out a breast reduction surgery is to be a very wise one. If someone is able to get the desired amount of size reduction through medication, it is better to go for it than to go for surgery which may not be affordable for masses.

Direct Excisional surgery for male breast reduction:

When the underlying tissue in the enlarged male breast is not composed of fatty tissue then excisional surgery is to be done to remove the glandular tissue. This process involves the cutting out of the excess glandular tissue within the male breasts and then to stich the remaining male breast together. This leaves scars behind and is not cosmetically preferred procedure. Then plastic surgery may be done in order to maintain the shape of the breast. Excisional surgery is mostly carried out on one of the breasts as enlarged breast is found most of the time at one side. The median age for this is 13 years and 85% of the children obtain enlarged breasts.

Procedure:

The procedure is done mostly under general anesthesia and the total removal of the tissue is not a surety and some tissue can be left inside even after thorough removal of the tissue. This is an invasive procedure with many long lasting effects as mentioned above. This is equivalent to mastectomy in females in which the female breasts are removed. Many tools are used in this procedure for cutting and cautering the breast tissue. The side effects of the procedure include those of the anesthesia as well as the presence of major scars at the site of operation along with the increased chance of recurrence.

Cost:

The cost of this direct excisional surgery for male breast reduction varies between $3000 to $5500 depending upon the expertise of the surgeon as well as the hospital charges. This procedure requires at least minimum 3 days of hospitalization and the person is unable to carry out his daily routine work immediately.

Conclusion:

The debate remains on which procedure to opt for in order to get the desired reduction in male breast size. This is usually dependent upon the type of tissue present within the enlarged moobs. Our advice will still be to go for noninvasive procedures first which includes controlling the diet and doing proper exercise to prevent the excessive fat deposition within the breast. Many medications and supplements in the market are available which are said to have great male breast reducing effects. Thus trying these products is a good option before opting for the surgical procedures.

These Gynecomastia surgery options are not very cost effective and can cause unsatisfactory results especially in cases of recurrence. Nonetheless, liposuction as well as the excisional surgery are said to be the very best definitive treatment options for immensely enlarged male breasts. You needs to take your decision of surgery wisely as once taken surgery is done, it can’t be reversed and its side effects can’t be avoided. The decision is all yours as how you want to maintain an amazing body shape.

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