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Denver Male Breast Reduction Surgeon - Dr. Slenkovich
What Does Male Breast Reduction Do?
Male breast reduction for enlarged breasts, also called 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 in Denver.
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. Denver gynecomastia treatment patients typically 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. 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.
Expertise
Among his many surgical credentials, Dr. Slenkovich has also written or edited a number of medical articles on Breast Reduction available on the articles page of our site. His writings include: "Gynecomastia", "Breast Anatomy", "Breast Reduction, Amputation", "Breast Reduction (Central Pedicle)", "Breast Reduction (Inferior Pedicle Technique)", "Breast Reduction (Lejour)", "Breast Reduction Liposuction Only", "Breast Reduction (Simplified Vertical"), "Breast Reduction (Superior Pedicle)", "Breast Reduction (Berticle Bipedicle)".
To Learn More
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