Gynecomastia Surgery in NYC

What gynecomastia is

Gynecomastia is enlarged breast gland tissue in men. It is different from extra chest fat alone, though many men have both. Surgery removes the extra tissue and reshapes the chest.

Check the cause first

Gynecomastia can be linked to hormones, certain medications, anabolic steroids, alcohol or other health conditions. A primary care doctor or endocrinologist can look for a cause before you consider surgery, which also matters for whether it might come back.

How surgery works

• Liposuction: removes fatty tissue through small incisions.
• Gland excision: removes firm glandular tissue, usually through a small incision at the lower edge of the areola.
• Many men need both. Extra skin is removed only in more advanced cases.

Choosing a surgeon

• Check board certification. For body and breast surgery, look for the American Board of Plastic Surgery. For the face, facial plastic surgeons certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery also perform these procedures.
• Ask how many of this exact procedure the surgeon performs each year, and ask to see before and after photos of patients with a starting point like yours.
• Ask where the surgery happens. New York State requires offices that perform surgery under sedation to be accredited, and hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers are licensed. Ask to see the accreditation.
• Ask who gives anesthesia. A board certified anesthesiologist or a certified registered nurse anesthetist is standard for sedation and general anesthesia.
• Ask what the written quote includes: surgeon fee, anesthesia, facility, garments, medications and follow up visits.

Recovery

Most men return to desk work in about a week and wear a compression vest for several weeks. Ask when you can return to the gym, especially chest workouts.