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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
If he has significant experience, it should be substantiated with good quality pre and post-operative photos as well as references.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 asSt. John's
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
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.
My personal preference is an elastic (ACE bandage) or surgical vest. Sometimes gauze dressing is all that is necessary.
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.
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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