Question 1

Can guys develop breasts?

Accepted Answer

Men can develop breasts. This condition is known as gynecomastia.

Question 2

Can you get rid of gynecomastia without surgery?

Accepted Answer

True gynecomastia, which is the result of excess breast tissue, requires surgery. However, some patients may experience the appearance of gynecomastia due to excess fat alone, which can be resolved through weight loss.

Question 3

Can gynecomastia be cured without surgery?

Accepted Answer

In many cases, gynecomastia is only resolved through surgery. This is because the condition is caused by excess breast tissue which must be surgically removed.

Question 4

Can you reduce breast size without surgery?

Accepted Answer

It is possible to reduce breast size by losing weight. However, the appearance of male breasts is likely to persist due to excess breast tissue.

Question 5

Can gynecomastia grow back after surgery?

Accepted Answer

Gynecomastia is unlikely to reoccur after surgery. Maintaining a healthy, stable weight and addressing any underlying causes of gynecomastia will help you maintain your results.

Question 6

Do you lose weight after breast reduction?

Accepted Answer

Some weight loss may occur after a breast reduction due to the weight of the removed tissue. Weight loss is not the primary goal of male breast reduction.

Question 7

Can thyroid problems cause gynecomastia?

Accepted Answer

Thyroid problems are a common cause of gynecomastia. Patients with these issues should seek treatment from their doctor in addition to a plastic surgeon.

Question 8

Does a breast reduction make you look thinner?

Accepted Answer

A breast reduction can make you appear thinner or more physically fit.

Question 9

Does gynecomastia come after surgery?

Accepted Answer

Gynecomastia should not come back after gynecomastia surgery.

Question 10

How can you tell the difference between gynecomastia and Pseudogynecomastia?

Accepted Answer

Gynecomastia is caused by excess breast tissue and is often the result of a hormonal imbalance. Pseudogynecomastia is caused by excess fat in the chest area.

Question 11

What Are the Benefits of Male Breast Reduction?

Accepted Answer

Improved male chest contoursnReduced breast size for overdeveloped breastsnReduced excess fat in male breastsnReduced excess glandular tissue in male breastsnImproved confidence and self-esteemnnDr. Azouz has helped many men improve the appearance of their chest. His gynecomastia reduction surgery can help form a more muscular and attractive look. After male breast reduction surgery, men may notice a significant increase in their self-esteem and find their gynecomastia surgery to be life-changing. They can become more comfortable taking off their shirt while swimming, going to the beach, or in front of their partners.

Question 12

Can Gynecomastia Surgery Be Used to Treat Poland's Syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Poland&rsquo;s Syndrome is a condition in which an individual is born with undeveloped or missing muscles on one side of the body. These underdeveloped areas can occur in the chest, arm, and hand. Dr. Azouz also helps men with Poland&rsquo;s Syndrome or a congenital absence of the chest muscle. He uses similar techniques as in gynecomastia surgery to give patients with Poland Syndrome a more natural, constructed chest contour.

Question 13

How Long Do Gynecomastia Results Last?

Accepted Answer

Gynecomastia surgery results are considered to be permanent unless you gain a considerable amount of weight post-surgery. You should also avoid the use of anabolic steroids to get the most long-term results out of your procedure.

Question 14

Does gynecomastia surgery leave scars?

Accepted Answer

This procedure will leave scars at the incision sites just like any other surgical procedure. Dr. Azouz camouflages scars so that they are difficult to see. Scars heal over time with proper care and sun protection. In approximately a year, the scars should fade dramatically.  Dr. Azouz routinely performs gynecomastia surgery through the hidden/camouflaged incisions and places only one incision hidden below the areola on each breast.

Question 15

How Much Time Should I Take Off from Work or School?

Accepted Answer

A gynecomastia procedure is typically performed on an outpatient basis and will most likely require a few days of rest. Depending on the nature of your job, you may need to take more or less time off. For more specific answers to this question, be sure to discuss this at length with Dr. Azouz during your consultation.

Question 16

What Results Can I Expect from Male Breast Reduction Surgery?

Accepted Answer

After male breast reduction surgery, you can expect to see a reduction in the amount of breast tissue immediately. You will most likely experience some tenderness and swelling for the first few weeks, but this should subside within 2-4 weeks. Dr. Azouz recommends browsing his Before and After Gallery to see what gynecomastia treatment results you can expect.

Question 17

Is gynaecomastia surgery painful?

Accepted Answer

Since gynecomastia surgery is performed under local anesthesia with sedation, pain is not felt during the procedure. After the procedure, Dr. Azouz will Will Gynecomastia Surgery Give Me A Flat and More Defined Chest?nnYes. The goal of gynecomastia surgery is to even out and reduce the size of male breasts. The result is a flatter, more masculine look. With less breast tissue, muscle definition will appear more defined and prominent.

Question 18

What Happens If I Gain Weight After Male Breast Reduction Surgery?

Accepted Answer

Like any procedure in which excess fat and tissue are removed, there is always a risk for the results to be affected by weight gain. If a patient gains weight after a Gynecomastia surgery, the stress of new excess fat can cause it to collect in specific areas.

Question 19

What Are the Risks of Gynecomastia Surgery?

Accepted Answer

Luckily, major risks with gynecomastia surgery are quite rare. The procedure is straightforward and only involves the removal of fatty tissue. However, all surgery carries some degree of risk. Some of the more common risks associated with surgery are allergic reactions, hematoma/seroma, or damage to surrounding structures.

Question 20

How Should I Prepare for Gynecomastia Surgery?

Accepted Answer

Gynecomastia Surgeon, Dr. Azouz, will provide you with complete instructions for the preparation before your procedure. He will also give you an opportunity to ask any questions that you may have about the procedure. In general, it is important to take good care of yourself before surgery such as stop smoking, hydrate, and avoid over sun exposure within four weeks before your procedure.

Question 21

How Much Does Gynecomastia Treatment Cost?

Accepted Answer

The exact cost of a gynecomastia procedure can only be determined after a consultation with Dr. Azouz. If you would like more specific details regarding all the fees involved in a cosmetic surgery procedure, contact the office of Dr. Azouz today and his helpful office staff will be able to assist you.

Question 22

What are non-surgical options for gynecomastia? I'm a fit male so I'm pretty sure that the man boobs aren't caused by excessive fat. Are there treatments to tighten the area? Is there a combination of treatments I could have for optimal results.?

Accepted Answer

Surgery is the gold standard of treatment. Liposuction and removal of the retroareolar breast tissue has been an extremely effective method to recountour and enhance the male chest. This day surgery has been beneficial to countless numbers of men afflicted with gynecomastia in our practice in Dallas.  Patients have flown in from all over the world including Canada, Mexico, Europe, India, Dubai, Saudi Arabia, Argentina and Central America to have the procedure done in Dallas. Patients often undergo sedation and are not put under a full general anesthetic.  This minimizes the risk of anesthesia while allowing the patient a twilight anesthesia where they are asleep without the need for intubation.  In the majority of cases, gynecomastia is caused by genetics and not caused by the actions on the patient.

Question 23

I have gynecomastia surgery in 1 week, I have been smoking for the last 3 years, will this affect my surgery?

Accepted Answer

Smoking inhibits the microvascular  blood supply and affects the healing of tissues. It is not recommended to use tobacco and nicotine products at any time before and after surgery as it will interfere with normal wound healing. There are many patients who are smokers and still have optimal results despite their habits.

Question 24

Can you have a gynestomastia surgery and an extended tummy tuck ?

Accepted Answer

A tummy tuck and gynecomastia surgery can often be performed simultaneously.nnLiposuction of the abdomen can also be performed at the same time as gynecomastia surgery.  This allows for one anesthetic and simultaneous healing.

Question 25

What type of garments or vest does Dr. Azouz recommend for compression after gynecomastia surgery?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Azouz offers many inexpensive yet effective options for compression garments after gynecomastia surgery. Dr. Azouz recommends garments that are snug but not too tight as patients will routinely be placed into compression garments at the end of surgery.

Question 26

Can Dr. Azouz help me if I have already had male breast reduction surgery by another plastic surgeon?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Azouz sees many patients who gave gone to other surgeons and are in need of revision gynecomastia surgery.  Dr. David Azouz has been performing gynecomastia surgery for many years and has performed many thousands of cases.  These include revising gynecomastia surgeries that have been performed in the United States and in many countries throughout the world.  Dr. Azouz has been able to improve contour irregularities, puffy nipples, asymmetries, and remove residual gynecomastia through small hidden/camouflage incisions in many cases of revision male breast reduction.

Question 27

How long does a scar tissue removal/gyno surgery/revision gynecomastia surgery take?

Accepted Answer

The duration of gynecomastia surgery depends on several factors like a patient&rsquo;s individual anatomy if the patient has had surgery previously if scar revision is required and is dependent on how much gynecomastia, scarring, and fatty tissue is present in the chest.  Dr. Azouz generally recommends that a male breast reduction surgery takes around an hour to less than an hour in most men depending on their medical history and chest anatomy.

Question 28

What techniques does Dr. Azouz use to perform gyno surgery/male breast reduction?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Azouz uses a variety of excision and liposuction techniques to perform gynecomastia surgery. Dr. Azouz uses tumescent liposuction, high definition liposuction, safe liposuction and high definition liposuction techniques in combination to afford his patients a sculpted and aesthetic (cosmetic) masculine chest.  Dr. Azouz is routinely able to camouflage his incisions to afford patients a natural result without visible scarring.  Many patients have reported being unable to see incisions or scars after surgery.

Question 29

Does Dr. Azouz remove any muscles during gynecomastia surgery?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Azouz does not remove the pectoralis muscle with his technique.  Some patients have a condition called Poland Syndrome (lack of the pectoralis muscle) which requires placement of an implant (pec implant) to recreate the appearance of a pectoralis muscle.

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