Procedure | Reduce enlarged breast in men using liposuction and/or cutting out excess glandular tissue | Duration | 1 to 2 hours | Anaesthesia | General, or local plus sedation | In/Outpatient | Usually outpatient | Medical Insurance | Sometimes covered | Side Effects | Temporary bruising, swelling, numbness, tenderness or burning sensation | Risks | Fluid accumulation. Rippling or injury to the skin. Asymmetry Pigmentation changes Need for second procedure to remove additional tissue. | Recovery | BACK TO WORK: 3 to 7 days. MORE ARDUOUS ACTIVITY: 2 to 3 weeks. FINAL LOOK: 3 to 6 months. | Results | Permanent |
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