So what does gynecomastia cost? This is the question that you may asking yourself if you have the condition. Well, the answer to this question depends on the context that we are speaking in. If we are talking about diet and exercise, the price will be a lot different than if we are talking about gynecomastia surgery. For the purposes of this article, gynecomastia cost will mean the costs associated with male breast reduction surgery.

In a previous article, I mentioned that your surgeon will remove your man boobs using the liposuction method. Depending on the severity of your gynecomastia, chest tissue excision may also be used.

The cost that a surgeon will charge will be highly dependent on how long he/she has been a surgeon. If you choose a famous and well known surgeon to perform your surgery, he/she will undoubtedly charge more. Also, in large cities such as New York or Los Angeles, expect to pay more for your surgery. Your total gynecomastia surgery costs will most likely include:

1. Surgeon’s fee

2. Medical facility or hospital costs

3. Anesthesiologist’s fee

4. Prescription costs for your recovery

5. Compression garments to help you heal post-surgery (some surgeons throw these in for free)

You should note that most likely, your insurance won’t cover the cost of gynecomastia surgery, because it is considered to be a cosmetic procedure. You should really sit down and make sure that you can afford the surgery before you proceed. To give you an idea, the total cost may vary anywhere from $5,000 to over $10,000 depending on the factors mentioned above.

If you do decide to go through with the surgery to reduce the fat on your breasts, you will be happy with your weight loss for sure and feel more confident about yourself. Your body will appear more manly and your health in general should be better. The healing process takes a little time, so it’s important to be patient and not stress yourself. I hope that I have given you an idea of gynecomastia cost in this article. Please refer to other articles in this section for more information about gynecomastia surgery.

At this point, you have already decided that you are unhappy with your body fat and have opted for surgery to eliminate man boobs. You have also had your initial consultation with your surgeon. This article will describe what you should expect during the surgery to lose man boobs.

In case you didn’t know, the scientific name for gynecomastia surgery is reduction mammaplasty. In extreme cases of gynecomastia treatment, after the excess fat or tissue is removed, each nipple sometimes must be relocated for a more natural appearance. This usually requires the removal of excess skin. In the surgical procedure to get rid of the gynecomastia condition, you should expect:

Anesthesia

There are two types: intravenous sedation and general anesthesia. What’s the difference? Well, typically general anesthesia involves the patient breathing in gas through a face mask while intravenous sedation uses an intravenous tube with liquid. You shouldn’t worry though, because anesthesiologists are experts at what they do.

Liposuction

When most people hear the word liposuction, they think of rich women who get it for weight loss especially on the belly, hips and thighs. If the gynecomastia is as a result of fat only, during liposuction, a thin tube called a cannula is inserted into the chest and the fat is sucked out using a vacuum.

Excision

Excision is a fancy name for describing tissue or skin removal. Excision is necessary if the surgeon must remove skin or excess glandular tissue in the breasts in order to eliminate man boobs. This is also necessary if the nipple must be relocated and if the areola needs resizing.

So, to recap, you should expect anesthesia, liposuction and excision during your gynecomastia surgery. In another article, I will outline the risks of the surgery. Diet and exercise are others ways how to eliminate man boobs. The effect of diet and exercise is that they will burn fat from your man boobs and improve your health in general. Diet and exercise are covered in other sections of this website.

Okay, if you have tried diet and exercise to burn your chest fat or if you are not interested in either, you have probably considered surgery. The effect of having man boob reduction surgery is that the gynecomastia goes away, although you may have puffy nipples for some time after surgery. In this article, I will describe what you should expect when you go in for your consultation for man boob reduction surgery.

Your doctor will ask you to discuss:

1. The reasons that you are interested in surgery and to describe your expectations.

2. If you have any medical conditions or allergies to drugs.

3. All current medications, man boobs reduction supplements, alcohol, tobacco and any drugs that you use including steroids.

4. Any previous surgeries that you have had.

Your surgeon will probably also:

1. Evaluate if you have any pre-existing medical conditions and the status of your health.

2. Try to determine why you have gynecomastia. This may include endocrine function testing which checks for hormone imbalance.

3. Take measurements of your breasts including their shape and size and also record where your areolas and nipples are located.

4. Take detailed photographs for your medical file.

5. Recommend a course of treatment based on his/her examination.

6. Discuss any potential complications and if anesthesia will be used as a part of your surgical procedure.

The great thing about surgery is that you will lose your man boobs. The doctor will scuplt your breast tissue, and the muscle in your chest will be more pronounced. To get rid of man boobs using surgery, be prepared to spend several thousand dollars. The treatment is not cheap. However, you will feel more confident about your body and your weight.

There are some important risks that you should be aware of if you have made the decision to reduce gynecomastia using surgery. In a previous article, I presented how the treatment of this medical condition will have the effect of improving your life. You should properly do your research before you choose a surgeon to perform the procedure to remove your man boobs. Before your surgery, you will be asked to sign forms of consent in which you will agree that you understand all the possible complications of the surgery.

The risks are:

1. Scarring

2. Hematoma or bleeding

3. Blood clotting

4. Poor healing of the incisions

5. Sensation in your breasts may go away permanently

6. Risks associated with anesthesia which could cause death

7. Irregularities in the shape of the breasts

8. Bruising and swelling as well as skin discoloration

9. Damage to blood vessels, nerves, lungs or muscles

10. Allergies to tools and materials used during surgery

11. Assymetrical breasts (one breast having excess tissue when compared to the next)

12. Accumulation of fluid

13. Persistent pain

14. Possibility of having to redo the surgery

You should carefully consider the risks listed above before you decide to reduce gynecomastia using surgery. If no complications arise, you will lose your man boobs and chest fat for good. You will feel better about yourself and your health.