Male Breast, aka Gynecomastia FAQs
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Q: I have “boobs”, it affects my self-esteem? Can I undergo the surgery?

A: Most of men that have this problem can undergo surgery to correct it successfully.

Q: Will the surgery contain scars ? How big ?

A: Any “surgery” leave scar or more. The Q is how big is it and if it’s noticeable? It depends on many factors. But fortunately, Gynecomastia surgery is among the surgeries that leave minimal unnoticeable scar.

Q: Should I do medical check first?

A: Yes. Hormonal analysis and breast scans as baseline.

Q: Do I need to reduce weight before surgery?

A: If you can yes, If not, it’s not mandatory.

Q: after how many weeks I go topless in the pool?

A: going topless in the pool 2-3 weeks. Swimming: 6-8 weeks. Scars Sun exposure: 6 months.

Q: Am I candidate to Liposuction or Liposuction + Removal?

A: It depends on the size of the “glands” you have. Most patients are doing well with lipo only with good satisfaction rate. Personalized opinion is mandatory and it’s different from Case to case.