Hi, how much does it cost for Gynecomastia Surgery and will health insurance cover my surgery?

Thank you for your question.As gynecomastia is technically a cosmetic surgery, it is unlikely that it will be covered by #insurance.According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons the average #cost of #gynecomastia #surgery can vary widely. Surgery quotes should include the #procedure itself, operating room facilities, #anesthesia fees, surgeon’s fees, #medical tests, post-surgery garments, prescription medication and other related costs. Most #plastic #surgery offices offer convenient finance plans that allow patients to pay a low monthly payment. #Costs will also vary with geographic location. Estimated costs can be found on RealSelf.com , PlasticSurgery.org or Surgery.org

Insurance generally doesn't cover gynecomastia surgery since it is cosmetic.  However, I think this is unfair because the effects of this condition on men can be emotionally overwhelming.  The price of the surgery depends on several factors: geography, experience of surgeon, technique, type of anesthesia, etc.I generally perform chest wall liposuction with glandular excision under general anesthesia.  The cost ranges from $5,000 to $8,000. 

It would be highly unusual for insurance to cover common gynecomastia as is considered a cosmetic procedure by most. Care Credit and other groups offer finance for cosmetic procedures.The cost is dependent on the extent of the surgery, experience of the surgeon, and where the surgery is performed along with anesthesia type used.

The price of your male breast reduction depends on several factors, including the following:surgeon feessurgical facilityanesthetist feestechnique applied (liposuction or excision)Generally speaking, insurance does not cover the cost of your procedure because it is usually for aesthetic rather than therapeutic benefit. However, you should ask your insurance provider as they may be different. In Toronto, Ontario, the cost of the procedure ranges from $4000-$6000. Financing options are available.

Hi,The costs vary around the country, but in my area it is about $4,000-$5,000.  If the breast is mostly fatty, then we avoid surgery and do CoolSculpting which is simply an office procedure, which is much less expensive.  Be
sure to see only a board certified plastic surgeon (by ABPS - The American
Board of Plastic Surgery) who is a member of ASAPS (The American Society for
Aesthetic Plastic Surgery) and or a member of ASPS (The American Society of
Plastic Surgeons). All the best, Dr. Joe

The cost for any surgical procedure should be evaluated based on the following criteria.

Surgeon fee ( this will depend on the experience and consistent results offered by the surgeon) Hospital infrastructure cost( Smaller nursing homes / exclusive Aesthetic centers/ Multi speciality hospital) Any special instrument's used in the procedure like Power assisted/ USG/ LaserWhat additional cost's that are likely to be charged separatelyDuration of procedure (may depend on the size or volume of area treated)Whether additional skin reduction or mastopexy is needed.
The cost of Gynecomastia ranges from ₹85,000 – ₹2,00,000($1,300 – $3,100 Approximately). Prices may vary based on location of surgery and which surgeon is performing the operation. If you’re shopping around, price should factor in, but it shouldn’t be your first priority.
Most insurance provider's don't cover this type of treatment, but it is best to check with your insurance provider to be doubly sure.

I highly doubt insurance would cover it because it's an aesthetic condition rather than health related. Depending on the technique applied, this would cost about $6000 to $8000 in Toronto. If it's just liposuction, it would be less pricey than if excision is involved. You can break up the payments monthly with financing.

The cost off male breast reduction varies across the country and even in
the same area. Prices in South Florida are less than more expensive
cities such as Toronto, New York, or Los Angeles. We charge starting at
$3000 + MD Anesthesia related expenses for male breast reduction. For
quality surgery at the most economical prices, consult with surgeons in
your area who own a nationally accredited surgery center as they tend
to have greater control over costs but still maintain the highest
possible quality to maintain accreditation. Insurance is unlikely to cover the costs of male breast reduction. However, you should contact your insurance company to understand the specifics of your plan. Consult with 3 experienced and expert board certified plastic surgeons to understand your options.

Hello, glad that you asked!The surgical cost varies depending upon the place where you do it. At my place (In India) it is not more than 750 USD. Insurance companies are not likely to cover this surgery because this is a purely cosmetic procedure and usually doesn't cause any serious health issues. Seek consultation from any Board Certified Plastic Surgeon to get it done correctly. All the best.

The cost of gynecomastia will depend on exactly what approach is used based on a patient's condition. The treatment of mixed gynecomastia (patients with both fibrous breast tissue and excess fatty tissue) in most experienced hands is liposuction of the fatty soft tissue excess followed by some form of excision of the residual fibrous mass of breast tissue behind the areola. The excision can be done by a direct approach using an inferior areolar border incision, or by means of an arthroscopy shaver that can be used to ‘chew up’ the fibrous tissue from an incision placed in the underarm area (for bare-chested or limited chest hair patients) or subpectoral fold area (for hairy-chested patients). Surgery for gynecomastia should focus on two primary concepts: limiting surgical incisions and the associated permanent scars as much as possible, and respecting the fact that skin laxity may limit the amount of fat and breast tissue that can be removed in a single surgery. No one with gynecomastia wants to trade the appearance of having excess breast tissue for a set of obvious scars, or for sagging skin that looks like surgery gone wrong. Either way you still won’t want to take off your shirt at the pool. First, the scars: incisions limited to the inferior areolar border will result in most cases in scars that are faint to even invisible. In many patients that is the only incision you need. In patients with significant chest hair, small liposuction access incisions in the subpectoral fold (the crease at the bottom of the male pectoral area) are acceptable as they will be invisible, but not in patients with little to no chest hair. When needed, an axillary incision can be used for liposuction cannula or arthroscopy shaver access, and a well-designed incision in that location is also minimally noticeable to invisible in most cases. Surgeons who are experienced with and proficient at gynecomastia surgery limit the incisions to areas where the scars will be imperceptible. Second, skin laxity: if there is some degree of skin laxity and or skin excess, it is important to avoid reducing a patient’s gynecomastia to the point that the skin is even looser and sagging. For patients with this issue, I perform gynecomastia surgery in stages that are scheduled 6 to 12 months apart. The first procedure removes as much fat and breast tissue as possible within the limits of a patient’s skin laxity in order to avoid a ‘saggy’ appearing breast area, and then 6 to 12 months later a secondary liposuction +/- direct tissue excision procedure is performed. This approach takes advantage of the fact that in youthful skin (teens, twenties, thirties and in some patients even in their forties and fifties) the chest area skin will shrink and tighten over several months, allowing a secondary procedure to be performed that produces an aesthetically ideal chest contour without any skin excision. And without unsightly surgical scars. Patients with droopy or saggy skin at the outset have to be treated by total excision of gynecomastia with removal and replacement of the nipple/areola complex as a full-thickness skin graft. This approach creates a long scar in the subpectoral fold, and should be restricted to patients who have too much skin laxity to be treated by a limited-incision, two-stage (and in some cases, even a three-stage) approach. If that is the approach you need, make sure that the surgeon you choose has a proactive and comprehensive program of scar treatment, to help you achieve a scar appearance that is as faint as possible. A surgeon’s ability to create aesthetically ideal and natural-appearing gynecomastia results will be apparent from their ‘before and after’ photos. Make sure that the surgeon you choose uses an approach that is designed to avoid the two issues that may leave you still self-conscious about taking off your shirt once you’ve recovered from surgery: obvious scars, and saggy-appearing skin