The Center for Cosmetic Surgery
725 Heritage Road #100
Golden, CO 80401
Phone: (303) 278-2600
Monday – Friday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
The Center for Cosmetic Surgery
755 Heritage Road #100
Golden, CO 80401
Phone: (303) 279-6100
Monday – Friday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
The Center for Cosmetic Surgery
501 South Cherry Street #900
Denver, CO 80246
Phone: (303) 951-2100
Monday – Friday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
The Center for Cosmetic Surgery
501 South Cherry Street #900
Denver, CO 80246
Phone: (303) 951-2102
Tuesday – Friday: 8:00 a.m.–5 p.m.
The Center for Cosmetic Surgery
6985 Tutt Blvd Ste 110
Colorado Springs, CO 80923
Phone: (719) 380-1823
Monday: 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
Tuesday – Friday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Gynecomastia surgery, also called male breast reduction surgery, reduces the size of enlarged male breasts to create a chest that appears more masculine. Gynecomastia is a condition that causes excess male breast tissue and can also enlarge the areolas. It can cause a great deal of embarrassment for men and male adolescents, who may avoid taking off their shirts or even wearing a t-shirt because of their appearance. Our board-certified plastic surgeons may recommend gynecomastia surgery in Denver at The Center for Plastic Surgery for men who want to reduce their breast tissue and feel more confident.
Keep in mind that each patient is unique and your results may vary.
There are dozens of known contributing factors to the development of gynecomastia. Commonly, obesity is a major influence upon the development of excess breast tissue. Many prescribed medications cause gynecomastia. Alcohol, marijuana, or steroid abuse may create the problem. Many medical illnesses, such as thyroid disease, renal failure, and even several tumors, may cause gynecomastia. It is important that you are evaluated by your primary care physician prior to considering surgical removal of the unwanted tissue.
No. After ruling out a treatable illness or side-effect of medication as the cause, the adolescent should be observed, as gynecomastia will usually resolve on its own as he matures.
The Aesthetic Society membership applies to select physicians within the practice.
Our consultations are your time to meet with a board-certified plastic surgeon to discuss your aesthetic vision, explore your procedure options, and develop a personalized surgical plan. You’ll also receive clear pricing and details about available financing options to help you move forward with confidence.
The techniques employed to treat gynecomastia depend upon the quality and quantity of excess tissue and skin. When excess chest fullness is mostly fatty, power-assisted liposuction can be used to flatten it. The power-assisted liposuction technology is helpful in removing the fibrous type of fat that is typical in the male chest. More often, when prominence is due to breast tissue, it is too dense and firm for successful removal with liposuction. In these cases, a small incision hidden around the areola is necessary in order to remove it. In a minority of cases, when the skin is very loose and thin and will not likely tighten up after tissue removal, an excisional skin procedure may be necessary.
Recovery after gynecomastia surgery depends on the specifics of the procedure. In the case of liposuction, a compression garment is worn at all times for two weeks, followed by another two weeks while active. Discomfort will gradually dissipate over several days, but cyclic swelling and lumpiness persist for many months. After a few days, you will be off pain medication and back to non-strenuous work. Normal activity is resumed within a couple of weeks.
The cost of gynecomastia surgery at The Center for Cosmetic Surgery varies depending on the technique used and the extent of the surgery. During the consultation with one of our plastic surgeons, we provide a personalized estimate of the cost. We also offer financing options that can help the procedure fit into most patients’ financial situations without a strain.
General anesthesia is the preferred method of achieving adequate pain control and sedation. In healthy patients, general anesthesia is extremely safe with very low complication rates. You will be entirely asleep for the duration of the procedure and awaken in recovery before you know it. Anesthesia is delivered by a board-certified anesthesiologist who cares for you before, during, and after surgery so that you have a comfortable and safe experience.
To learn more about how our plastic surgeons in Denver can help you overcome gynecomastia and rediscover your confidence, please request a consultation online or call (303) 278-2600.
Request A Consultation
