The surgical team at New Look New Life is dedicated to providing you with safe, results-driven transformations. Dr. Claudia Kim customizes your gynecomastia surgery to your specific needs and is there for you throughout your entire male breast reduction process, ensuring the highest level of care.

Gynecomastia can affect men of all ages and can develop in response to many different situations. Some of these causes include:

• Genetics

• Hormonal changes

• Certain medications for prostate cancer, heart disease, HIV, or high blood pressure

• Anabolic steroids

• Drug use

• Obesity

Gynecomastia can cause significant self-esteem issues in men who cannot remove enlarged breasts naturally. Candidates for male breast reduction identify with this insecurity and desire to correct it through surgical means. Ideal candidates do not smoke, are in good overall health, are close to their goal weight, and have realistic expectations of their results.

Your consultation is critical to the success of your gynecomastia surgery. During your meeting, Dr. Claudia Kim will:

• Discuss your goals for the procedure

• Take your measurements and photos

• Determine the underlying cause of your gynecomastia

• Explain your surgical options

• Develop a customized treatment plan

If you think you may be a candidate for gynecomastia surgery, contact New Look New Life by calling (212)-830-6830 or booking your consultation online.

Your gynecomastia procedure will be tailored to address your specific concerns. Breast reduction for men is an outpatient procedure that takes approximately an hour to an hour and a half. The surgery requires the use of local or general anesthesia, and you should arrange for transportation to and from the surgery center.

Men suffering from pseudogynecomastia (excess breast fat) benefit the most from using Male Liposuction to remove the excess fat. Men who qualify for liposuction alone do not have excess breast tissue or skin laxity on the chest. During your treatment, Dr. Claudia Kim will make a tiny incision on each side of the chest. These incisions are nearly invisible once they have healed. The excess fat is removed via a vacuuming device attached to a thin cannula.

If the cause of gynecomastia is excess glandular tissue or loose skin, a more extensive tissue removal procedure is required. Incisions will be made around the areola (the darker region surrounding the nipple) to effectively conceal the resulting scar. Excess tissue is physically removed, and loose skin is trimmed to reveal tighter and more sculpted pecs.

Male breast reduction is a unique, targeted procedure that is typically performed alone. However, men with excess pockets of fat around the chest area may benefit from liposuction in neighboring regions like the abdomen or flanks. Alternatively, men who desire more definition and volume in their chest may opt for pectoral enhancement with Pec Implants.

Many men who are suffering from gynecomastia have both excess fat and tissue in the chest. These men benefit most from a customized combination of both liposuction and tissue excision for the best possible contour.

The extent of your recovery period will vary slightly depending on the surgical techniques used. Regardless, men can expect to develop some bruising, swelling, and tenderness in the chest region. Your chest will be wrapped in a compression garment (male vest) to control swelling and pain by promoting blood circulation.

Most men undergoing liposuction alone can return to work the following day or within a day or two. Men who undergo tissue excision may require a few additional days. You will be required to avoid all strenuous exercise for at least seven to 10 days following the treatment. Heavy lifting should be avoided for four to six weeks. Dr. Claudia Kim provides all of her patients with her cell phone number so she can be reached easily at any time during the recovery.

Gynecomastia surgery is performed with anesthesia for your comfort and safety, so you will feel no pain during the procedure. Some discomfort may develop in the hours and days following the surgery, but prescribed or over-the-counter pain medication can easily remedy this. Most men find that their pain dissipates within a few short days.

All surgical procedures will result in some degree of scarring; however, the extent of this scarring will depend on the surgical techniques performed. Liposuction incisions are very small, making the resulting scars nearly undetectable. The excision method will result in a higher degree of scarring, but the darker skin of the areola beautifully camouflages these marks. You can reduce scar visibility by keeping the healing incisions out of the sun and applying silicone strips or topical scar creams.

Your male breast reduction surgery will be tailored to you based on your physical needs. At New Look New Life, the cost of gynecomastia surgery starts at $4,500 for local anesthesia and $7,000 for general anesthesia. This amount may vary once all required techniques, facility fees, post-surgical garments, and follow-up visits are factored in. You can learn more by visiting our Pricing page.

Smoking and the use of all blood-thinning medications and NSAIDs (like aspirin and ibuprofen) are strictly prohibited for at least 10 to 14 days before and after the surgery to reduce the risk of bleeding. Patients should also arrange to have a family member or friend drive them to and from the surgery and stay with them for the first 24 to 48 hours to help with normal daily activities.

Male breast reduction is extremely safe when performed by a highly skilled, board-certified surgeon like Dr. Claudia Kim. As with any surgical procedure, rare complications can occur, including adverse reactions to anesthesia, bleeding, seroma, infection, or chest asymmetry. Closely following your post-operative instructions minimizes these risks.

Men may be surprised to hear that the very same anabolic steroids they are taking to build masculine muscle actually create a spike in estrogen levels (the female hormone). If steroid levels become too high in the body, it can cause an imbalance between testosterone and estrogen, triggering the development of excess glandular breast tissue.

Some men who develop gynecomastia during adolescence discover that it rectifies itself as they enter adulthood due to hormones balancing out. While this natural correction is possible in teenagers, it is highly unlikely in adults. Most men who suffer from the presence of excess glandular tissue or stubborn fat discover that surgery is their only permanent option.

It is very difficult to tell on your own! Liposuction is appropriate if the cause of your gynecomastia is pure fat, but it cannot remove glandular breast tissue or excess skin. During your consultation, Dr. Claudia Kim will physically evaluate your chest to determine the exact composition of your gynecomastia and recommend the proper technique.

Because gynecomastia surgery physically removes the excess tissue and fat, you will start to see a flatter chest immediately following your treatment! However, because there will be moderate swelling, it may take a few weeks to months for the final, crisp contours of your chest to fully develop.

The results of your gynecomastia surgery can be permanent as long as you maintain a stable weight and follow a healthy lifestyle. While the removed glandular tissue and fat cells will not regenerate on their own, the condition can recur if there is significant weight gain, or if you begin anabolic steroid or certain drug use.

Absolutely. We believe that feeling comfortable and masculine in your own skin should be an accessible goal. We offer flexible medical financing options through CareCredit®, Alphaeon Credit, Cherry, and PatientFi. You can review our Pricing & Financing information to learn how to break your procedure down into manageable monthly payments.

Yes! Many of our male patients choose to maximize their downtime by combining their chest reduction with Abdominal Etching or a Male Tummy Tuck. By addressing the chest and the abdomen simultaneously, Dr. Claudia Kim can completely redefine your upper body, giving you the flat, athletic, and masculine "V-shape" you've been working toward in the gym.

Taking the first step toward reclaiming your confidence is simple! Because male breast reduction is one of our most popular and straightforward procedures, we can often accommodate your surgery timeline quickly. If you're ready to take off your shirt with total confidence, Book Now online or call our New York concierge team at (212)-830-6830 to schedule your private consultation.