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Body Surgery > Male Body Contouring |
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Men are frequently affected by discreet
physical changes to the chest or trunk
and abdomen.
Gynecomastia - prominent
focal collections of breast tissue -
often results in significant cosmetic
concerns to men. Although typically of
no major health risk, the tissues
protrude from the chest causing a
displeasing or embarrassing appearance.
Liposuction is a very
effective technique for removing the
soft breast tissue while a small
incision may be necessary to remove
isolated elements of thick firm tissue.
Liposuction is also often an excellent
option for men with isolated collections
of bothersome fat distributed throughout
the abdomen, belt line or flanks ("love
handles"). These areas of fat are
sometimes an inherited trait and may not
respond to diet, exercise or other wight-loss
regimens. Abdominoplasty, or tummy-tuck,
is also very effective in smoothing and
refining the male abdomen particularly
if the skin is loose or stretched such
as after weight-loss surgery.
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Are You a Good
Candidate?
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- If you have excess subcutaneous
fat, which is resistant to diet and
exercise.
- If you wish to change the
contour of your body. Commonly
involved areas are the:
- Abdomen
- Thighs
- Hips
- Waist
- Inner Knees
- Trunk
- Male Chest
- Neck
- Chin
- Most patients are near normal
weight and desire permanent contour
changes.
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Intended Results
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- A permanent improvement in the
contour and proportion of the
treated area of concern
- A more flattering figure or
physique, in or out of clothing.
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Procedure Description
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- The procedure is done on an
outpatient basis.
- General anesthesia is usually
used for safety and comfort.
- Small suction tubes (cannulas)
are inserted through very short
incisions placed in inconspicuous
locations near the fat deposit, and
excess fat is removed.
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Recuperation and
Healing
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- The patient goes home with a
compression garment covering the
treated areas. Compression is
advised for 4 to 6 weeks as it helps
reduce swelling and helps you to
achieve the final result more
quickly. Once pain and soreness
decrease, it is frequently more
comfortable to wear lycra or spandex
exercise pants or a store bought
girdle.
- Post Operative massage is often
used 1 to 2 weeks after surgery to
decrease swelling, bruising, and
promote healing.
- Bruising and swelling usually
resolve in 2 to 4 weeks. The final
result often takes shape over 2 to 3
months.
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Other Options
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Insurance Guidelines
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- These procedures are usually
considered cosmetic and are not
covered by insurance. The patient is
typically responsible for the full
payment.
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Note
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- The specific risk and
suitability of the procedure for a
given individual can be determined
only at the time of consultation.
All surgical procedures have some
degree of risk. Minor complications
that do not affect the outcome occur
occasionally. Major complications
are unusual. Such possible
complications are best reviewed with
your plastic surgeon prior to
surgery.
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Photographs
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- No photographs are currently
available for this procedure.
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