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Male Breast Reduction
What Does Male Breast Reduction Do?
Male breast reduction for enlarged breasts, or gynecomastia, is designed to give the patient a flatter chest with a more masculine contour.
Are You a Candidate for Male Breast Reduction?
If you are a man with excessively large breasts, or if you have excess or sagging tissue in your chest area following significant weight loss, you may be a candidate for male breast reduction.
How Is Male Breast Reduction Performed?
The procedure is usually done on an outpatient basis under general anesthesia, but can also be done with sedation and local anesthesia. Excess breast tissue and fat can be removed using either liposuction, excision (cutting the offending tissue out), or a combination of both. Excess skin may also be excised. You'll go home several hours after surgery, to be cared for by a friend or relative.
What Is Recovery From Male Breast Reduction Like?
A compression vest or chest wrapping is usually needed for a week or two after male breast reduction. Light activities may be started in 7-10 days. Aerobic activities can often be resumed in about four weeks.
Is Insurance for Male Breast Reduction Available?
Male breast reduction is covered by some, but not all, insurance carriers. We will help you obtain pre-approval from your insurance company before surgery.
Financing:
If your procedure is not covered by insurance, we will be pleased to help you obtain financing for this procedure. We are affiliated with companies that offer financing for cosmetic surgery.
Dr. Slenkovich has written or edited a number of medical articles on Breast Reduction. Click on
“Gynecomastia";
"Breast Anatomy";
"Breast Reduction, Amputation";
"Breast Reduction (Central Pedicle)";
"Breast Reduction (Inferior Pedicle Technique)":
"Breast Reduction (Lejour)";
"Breast Reduction (Less Traditional Techniques)";
"Breast Reduction Liposuction Only";
"Breast Reduction (Simplified Vertical)":
"Breast Reduction (Superior Pedicle)";
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"Breast Reduction (Berticle Bipedicle)".
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OUR CONSULTATIVE PROCESS
At Colorado Plastic Surgery Center, we strive to see things from your perspective.
What do you expect from your plastic surgery experience? How can we best achieve the results you seek? What can we do to make your time with us relaxed, comfortable, and worry-free?
We take a series of high-quality studio photographs that allow us to communicate visually and track pre-op and post-op progress.
Finally, we recommend a course of action tailored to your needs and the results you seek.
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