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| Time Required |
| The length of this procedure is generally 2 hours – 3 hours. |
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| Side Effects |
| Side effects of breast reduction surgery include infection, excessive bleeding, and an unfavorable reaction to the anesthesia that was used. But these are temporary and get reduced with the passage of time. |
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| Recovery Time |
| Recovery is normally between two to three weeks. Patient can get back to work after 2 weeks. |
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| Risks |
| The risks that can occur when it comes to male breast reduction surgery are that it leaves permanent scars on the breasts, injury to the skin, extreme fluid loss or an accumulation of fluid. |
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| Technology |
| The type of procedure used depends on the degree of breast enlargement. The options include removal of the tissue under the breast, or liposuction of the chest wall. In both instances, a small elliptical incision is made on the lower half of the nipple area and a cannula is inserted which removes excessive fat over that area. After this procedure incision is closed with dressing. Then surgeon wrap the chest firmly to position it. For those men with tissue that is more glandular in nature, all breast tissue directly under the nipple is removed. If the tissue is fatty in nature, liposuction can provide excellent results. |
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| Cost Involved |
| The price for a male breast reduction ranges from $2500 to 6000. |
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| Insurance Covered |
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Because of the cosmetic nature of Male Breast Reduction , insurance is not
involved.
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| Patient Status |
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OutPatient - In most cases
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| Reffered As |
| Male breast reduction surgery is also called as gynecomastia. |
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| Discomforts |
| Discomfort during and after this procedure is mild. The patient might feel a little uncomfortable after the surgery. |
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| Combine With |
| Male breast reduction is combined with liposuction, or other cosmetic surgery procedures. |
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