Gynecomastia Surgery
Removes excess breast tissue and fat from the male chest via liposuction and/or direct gland excision — corrects gynecomastia when medical therapy is insufficient.
- Success rate
- 95%
- Avg cost (US)
- $4,000–$8,000
- Recovery
- 7–14 days
- US volume / yr
- ~25,000
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Men with persistent gynecomastia unresponsive to lifestyle changes or medication.
1–2 hour outpatient surgery under general anesthesia. Compression vest for weeks.
Return to office work in 1 week. No upper-body exercise for 4–6 weeks.
$4,500–$9,500; rarely covered by insurance.
Questions to ask your doctor
- Liposuction alone or with gland excision?
- Have hormonal causes been ruled out?
- How will the scars look?
Frequently asked
Not if the gland is removed. Fat can return with weight gain.
Yes for the excised tissue. Steroid use, certain medications, and weight gain can create new tissue.
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General information only — not medical advice. Always consult a qualified clinician for your specific situation.