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Am I a candidate
for male breast
reduction?
The most
important
question you
should ask
yourself is:
does the
condition bother
you both
psychologically
and physically?
Should the
answer be
positive, you
should consider
surgery and
start to gather
information that
will help you
make an
intelligent
decision while
consulting with
a Board
Certified
Plastic Surgeon
who is
experienced in
this type of
surgery,
obtaining
information from
web sites and
referrals.
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Am I too young
to have
gynecomastia
surgery?
In general, we
recommend you
wait until the
age of 18 years.
There are some
circumstances
where a person
should consider
it earlier. For
this you will
have to consult
a Plastic
Surgeon.
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How do I choose
the right
Plastic Surgeon?
As a rule,
he/she should be
a Board
Certified
Plastic Surgeon
and a member of
the American
Society of
Plastic Surgeons
(www.plasticsurgery.org).
Most
importantly, the
surgeon should
have experience
with this
specific
procedure. In
today's world,
the Internet is
an invaluable
tool that can
help you to make
your decision by
reading specific
content and
viewing photo
galleries.
Communication
with your
surgeon's office
staff and the
physician are of
paramount
importance. Once
you decide to
have the
surgery, you
should interview
a few surgeons
and expect
to receive
complete and
satisfactory
answers to all
of your
questions. Good
rapport with the
office staff and
surgeon prior to
surgery is
essential for a
successful end
result.
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What results can
I expect?
You should
discuss this
with your
surgeon prior to
surgery, and
make sure you
fully understand
everything that
is involved
while keeping
your
expectations
realistic.
Your experienced
surgeon can help
you with this.
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How many
procedures of
this nature has
the surgeon
performed?
In a month, in a
year, in his
career?
If he has
significant
experience, it
should be
substantiated
with good
quality pre and
post-operative
photos as well
as references.
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What are the
surgical risks?
See the section
on Surgical
Risks.
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What kind of
scar should I
expect?
Usually
periareolar
(about 1 inch
scar in the
lower part of
the areola) that
is generally
inconspicuous.
Sometimes, tiny
scars remain in
the armpit or
chest after
liposuction.
Some people need
more extensive
procedures, and
this should be
discussed with
your surgeon in
detail prior to
surgery.
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Will I have pain
that will
require
medication?
Usually pain is
minimal, but
since we want to
make sure you
will be
comfortable, we
do provide you
with a
prescription for
pain medication.
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How much time
should I take
off from work or
school?
This depends on
the type of work
you do and the
extent of the
surgical
procedure.
Usually it's
between 3 and 10
days, but
healing time
varies for each
individual and
should be
discussed with
your surgeon.
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What types of
anesthesia do
you offer?
Local anesthesia
is determined
based on the
type of surgical
procedure and
the patient's
tolerance.
Sedation is not
a general
anesthesia, but
the patient is
asleep. This is
the preferred
method in my
office because
it is safe when
done by an
experienced
Board Certified
Anesthesiologist.
General
anesthesia is
rarely needed in
my office.
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Is the operating
room certified?
My office is
certified by The
Joint Commission
on Accreditation
of Healthcare
Organizations.
This commission
certifies 80% of
the major
hospitals in the
United States of
America. This
certification
provides you
with extra
assurance on the
highest quality
standards of a
surgical suite.
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How should I
prepare for the
surgery?
Prior to surgery
you should get
detailed
instructions
from your
surgeon's
office.
Pre-operative
testing is
mandatory. You
should stop
medications such
as blood
thinner,
aspirin, Advil,
Vitamin E and
herbal remedies
such as St.
John's Wort and
Ginkgo Biloba.
Do not eat or
drink eight (8)
hours prior to
surgery. Arrive
on the day of
surgery in
comfortable
clothing that is
not tight or
confining. Have
a responsible
person accompany
you to and from
the doctor's
office.
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What type of
dressing will I
have?
My personal
preference is an
elastic (ACE
bandage) or
surgical vest.
Sometimes gauze
dressing is all
that is
necessary.
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Will I have a
drain?
Usually not, but
in cases of
excessive
bleeding, a
drain will be
necessary. This
will be removed
in a few days
post-operative.
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Should I change
my own dressing?
This depends on
the amount of
bleeding or
discharge, and
should be
discussed with
your surgeon. It
is always wise
to have sterile
gauze and
surgical tape at
home.
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Will my health
insurance cover
this procedure?
In most cases,
they do not
cover this
procedure.
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What can cause
gynecomastia?
Gynecomastia can
be caused by
drugs, steroids
or
marijuana as
well as other
factors.
These should be
discontinued
prior to surgery
to minimize
recurrence. |
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