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Ideal candidate for gynecomastia correction surgery:

In general, the best candidates for male breast reduction are:

Mature enough to fully understand the procedure
Experiencing embarrassment and/or social inhibition due to breast enlargement
Knowledgeable about the procedure
Having good skin elasticity
In good physical and psychological health
Wanting to improve their appearance and/or comfort
Realistic in their expectations
Willing to attempt diet and exercise as first options
Non-smokers or able to stop smoking during the healing process
Not using marijuana or anabolic steroids
Not heavy user of alcohol

The above is only a partial list of the criteria that your surgeon will consider in determining whether or not this procedure is appropriate for you. Be sure to ask your surgeon if he / she considers you an ideal candidate for this surgery.

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Alternatives to male breast reduction surgery:

In teenagers, it is best to wait for at least one year to see if the condition resolves spontaneously.In all candidates, discontinuing alcohol, marijuana or anabolic steroids may resolve the problem without surgery. Overweight men may find that losing weight will reduce breast fullness.

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Risks of gynecomastia surgery:

All surgery has some potential risks, including the risks of bleeding, reaction to the anesthetic, and infection. In this surgery, serious complications are quite rare. Other risks include:

Excessive fluid loss, leading to shock
Injury to the skin
Rippling of the skin
Excessive scarring
Pigmentation changes
Altered sensation
Insufficient tissue removed

Like all body contouring surgery, it is possible that either too much or too little tissue can be removed. In these cases, a second procedure may be necessary.

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