Vital Information About Male Breast Reduction Surgery (Gynecomastia)
Serving Denver, Aurora, Cherry Creek, and the Northern Colorado Area
Anesthesia: General or in some cases, local anesthesia plus sedation.
Location: Surgery Center or Clinic.
Surgery Length: 1-3 hours, depending on the case.
Length of stay: Outpatient, home the same day.
Discomfort: Mild to moderate and can be tolerated with pain medication.
Swelling: Improves in 14-21 days and will diminish after several weeks when adhering to post-operative instructions.
Bruising: Improves in 3-5 days and will diminish in 7-14 days, some have no bruising at all.
Scarring: Dependent on type of procedure performed.
Numbness: Temporary numbness, if it occurs, can last up to one year.
Bandages: Surgical bandages are removed a few days after surgery along with any drains that may have been placed. At this time you will be fitted with a pressure garment.
Sutures: Any sutures will generally be removed about 1 to 2 weeks following the procedure.
Back to work: Dependent on the type of work and the extent of the surgical procedure. Usually between 3 and 10 days, but healing time varies for each individual and should be discussed with Dr. Serota.
Exercise: Walking is encouraged for the first 2 weeks, after which, light exercise can be resumed at 3 weeks. Stay away from any sport or job that risks a blow to the chest area for at least four weeks. In general, it will take about a month before you're back to all of your normal activities.
Final Result: The positive effects of male breast reduction surgery are long lasting, but are very dependent upon lifestyle, diet and exercise regimes. Avoid exposing the resulting scars to the sun for at least six months. Sunlight can permanently affect the skin's pigmentation, causing the scar to turn stay red. Adhering to all instructions given by your surgeon is essential to the outcome of your surgery.
E-mail or call us today at 303-367-9000 to schedule your personalized Gynecomastia consultation at our Aurora office near Denver, Colorado.
13701 E. Mississippi Ave, Suite 220
Aurora, CO 80012
303-367-9000
800-292-4691
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