Male breast reduction surgery (gynecomastia)

Male breast reduction surgery, also called gynecomastia surgery, is a procedure in which extra fat and tissue are removed from a man's chest to look and feel better. The treatment usually takes six days and is done in a hospital. Before the surgery, a surgeon will take a medical history and physical exam and talk with the patient. An anesthesiologist consultation also will be done. Doctors order standard pre-surgery lab tests. There will also be several diagnostic tests, such as breast ultrasound imaging and 3D computer planning. An electrocardiogram will ensure the patient is healthy enough to undergo surgery and anesthesia. Pre-operative preparation, extra fat and tissue removal, and care after surgery are all parts of the surgery. The patient will also receive symptomatic treatment for any discomfort or pain. The price of the surgery will include all of the necessary medicines, supplies, general anesthesia, stay in the hospital, nursing care, and medical records from the surgery. In addition, after the surgery, the patient will receive more instructions on taking care of himself and when to return for an appointment. Male breast reduction surgery makes a man look better, giving him more confidence, relieves physical pain, makes clothes fit better, and possibly improves his health.