1,130
before & after photo sets
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Gynecomastia Surgery before & afters
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$5,587
ASPS fee
2023; surgeon only. The cost guide shows what practices post, one price at a time.
5–7 days
Desk work, Stanford
Downtime is not the same as a settled result. The recovery guide goes week by week.
137
publishing practices
Active practices with gynecomastia surgery photos published on Afters.
Gynecomastia Surgery before and after photos from practices across the U.S.
Begin with the before. Look for a starting point that resembles yours, then check the angle, lighting, timing, and practice that published the result.
Practice-published
Before
AfterCascade Cosmetic Surgery CenterOrem, UTPractice-published
Before
AfterThe La Jolla Institute of Plastic SurgerySan Diego, CAPractice-published
ResultAzouz Plastic & Cosmetic SurgeryDallas, TXPractice-published
Before
AfterGeorgia Plastic & Reconstructive SurgeryMarietta, GAPractice-published
Before
AfterDaniel A. Medalie, M.D.- Cleveland Plastic SurgeryBeachwood, OHPractice-published
ResultThomassen Plastic SurgeryFort Lauderdale, FLPractice-published
Before
AfterJonathan A. Schwitzer, MD Plastic SurgeryBay Harbor Islands, FLPractice-published
ResultRestore SD Plastic Surgery: Katerina Gallus, MD, FACSSan Diego, CAPractice-published
ResultCosmetiCare Plastic Surgery Newport Beach & Med SpaNewport Beach, CAPractice-published
Before
AfterEvolve Aesthetic SurgerySan Diego, CAPractice-published
ResultPlastic Surgery Institute of CaliforniaHuntington Beach, CAPractice-published
Before
AfterVerve Plastic SurgeryEncinitas, CA
BeforeAfterCascade Cosmetic Surgery CenterOrem, UTPractice-publishedBeforeAfterThe La Jolla Institute of Plastic SurgerySan Diego, CAPractice-publishedResultAzouz Plastic & Cosmetic SurgeryDallas, TXPractice-publishedBeforeAfterGeorgia Plastic & Reconstructive SurgeryMarietta, GAPractice-publishedBeforeAfterDaniel A. Medalie, M.D.- Cleveland Plastic SurgeryBeachwood, OHPractice-publishedResultThomassen Plastic SurgeryFort Lauderdale, FLPractice-publishedBeforeAfterJonathan A. Schwitzer, MD Plastic SurgeryBay Harbor Islands, FLPractice-publishedResultRestore SD Plastic Surgery: Katerina Gallus, MD, FACSSan Diego, CAPractice-publishedResultCosmetiCare Plastic Surgery Newport Beach & Med SpaNewport Beach, CAPractice-publishedBeforeAfterEvolve Aesthetic SurgerySan Diego, CAPractice-publishedResultPlastic Surgery Institute of CaliforniaHuntington Beach, CAPractice-publishedBeforeAfterVerve Plastic SurgeryEncinitas, CARead these photos well
What to look for in gynecomastia surgery photos.
- 01
The side view
A side view shows any fullness left under the nipple that a front view can hide.
- 02
Nipple and areola
Check the size and position of each areola, and whether both sides match.
- 03
Scars
Look around the edge of the areola and at the side of the chest for incision lines.
- 04
Lighting and pose
Light from above and flexed muscles add definition. Compare pairs lit and posed the same way.
Where these results come from
1,130 gynecomastia surgery results from 137 practices in 28 states.
Most results by state
- Illinois248
- Texas160
- New York141
- California124
- North Carolina70
Most results by practice
- XSculptChicago, IL246
- Gotham Plastic SurgeryNew York, NY72
- Michael Law MD Aesthetic Plastic SurgeryRaleigh, NC42
- Azouz Plastic & Cosmetic SurgeryDallas, TX35
- Neal Goldberg, MDScarsdale, NY32
Sorted by how many results each practice has published on Afters.
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Start with the results that make you pause
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What the research says, before you compare practices.
Every answer names its source. Each guide shows the prices, studies and patient videos behind it.
Who it suits
Gynecomastia surgery vs chest fat: how does a surgeon tell them apart?
Gynecomastia surgery, also called male breast reduction, can remove gland and fat; your surgeon examines you to tell them apart. Mayo Clinic’s October 2023 definition separates true gynecomastia, enlarged gland, from pseudogynecomastia, extra fat without enlarged gland. A photograph or nipple squeeze can’t diagnose either.
Adult readers
18+Adults only
Settling results
3–6 monthsASPS guidance
What it costs
How much does gynecomastia surgery cost?
Gynecomastia surgery (male breast reduction) averages $5,587 in surgeon’s fees, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) in 2023. Anesthesia, the operating room and other costs come on top. ASPS’s undated cost page repeats its 2023 surgeon/physician-fee figure.
ASPS fee
$5,5872023; surgeon only
Listed prices
208Checked Oct 13, 2026
Recovery
How long is gynecomastia surgery recovery?
After gynecomastia surgery (male breast reduction), Stanford Medicine suggests 5–7 days before desk work, depending on your comfort and operation. The Aesthetic Society gives 7–10 days before work after liposuction plus tissue removal. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) says final results may take 3–6 months.
Desk work, Stanford
5–7days
Vest, Stanford
6weeks
Look again for starting point, consistency, and timing.
You know more now. Compare several gynecomastia surgery results from each practice and ask what made each one possible.
Practice-publishedBeforeAfterJonathan A. Schwitzer, MD Plastic SurgeryBay Harbor Islands, FLPractice-publishedResultRestore SD Plastic Surgery: Katerina Gallus, MD, FACSSan Diego, CAPractice-publishedResultCosmetiCare Plastic Surgery Newport Beach & Med SpaNewport Beach, CAPractice-publishedBeforeAfterEvolve Aesthetic SurgerySan Diego, CAPractice-publishedResultPlastic Surgery Institute of CaliforniaHuntington Beach, CAPractice-publishedBeforeAfterVerve Plastic SurgeryEncinitas, CAPractice-published
Before
AfterSalvatore J Pacella, MD Cosmetic & Plastic SurgerySan Diego, CAPractice-published
ResultWest Plano Plastic Surgery CenterPlano, TXPractice-published
ResultPlano Plastic Surgery — MedSpaPlano, TXPractice-published
ResultSugar Land Plastic SurgerySugar Land, TXPractice-published
ResultChicago Aesthetics Surgery & Med SpaChicago, ILPractice-published
ResultDitesheim Cosmetic SurgeryCharlotte, NC
BeforeAfterJonathan A. Schwitzer, MD Plastic SurgeryBay Harbor Islands, FLPractice-publishedResultRestore SD Plastic Surgery: Katerina Gallus, MD, FACSSan Diego, CAPractice-publishedResultCosmetiCare Plastic Surgery Newport Beach & Med SpaNewport Beach, CAPractice-publishedBeforeAfterEvolve Aesthetic SurgerySan Diego, CAPractice-publishedResultPlastic Surgery Institute of CaliforniaHuntington Beach, CAPractice-publishedBeforeAfterVerve Plastic SurgeryEncinitas, CAPractice-publishedBeforeAfterSalvatore J Pacella, MD Cosmetic & Plastic SurgerySan Diego, CAPractice-publishedResultWest Plano Plastic Surgery CenterPlano, TXPractice-publishedResultPlano Plastic Surgery — MedSpaPlano, TXPractice-publishedResultSugar Land Plastic SurgerySugar Land, TXPractice-publishedResultChicago Aesthetics Surgery & Med SpaChicago, ILPractice-publishedResultDitesheim Cosmetic SurgeryCharlotte, NC
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Personal planning edition
- 1Do I have gland, fat or extra skin, and what would surgery change?
- 2What operation does your price cover, and which costs come on top?
- 3What dates should I plan for work, exercise, wearing the vest and reviewing the result after my operation?
- 4Which grading system are you using, and how do my skin, tissue and nipple position affect the plan?
- 5What gland or skin would fat removal alone leave untreated?
Before you go
- Bring a current medication, supplement, allergy, and health history list.
- Save a few Gynecomastia Surgery results that show what you like and what you do not want.
Notes to bring home
- The plan, in my own words
- The result they believe is realistic
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Decide how far you would travel for the right work.
Compare several results from each practice. Then check the provider, consultation, travel, and follow-up plan.
1Cascade Cosmetic Surgery CenterOrem, UT
2The La Jolla Institute of Plastic SurgerySan Diego, CA
3Azouz Plastic & Cosmetic SurgeryDallas, TX
4Georgia Plastic & Reconstructive SurgeryMarietta, GA
Answer the questions the photos cannot.
Use these answers for a first pass. A qualified surgeon still needs to examine you, hear what you want, and explain the tradeoffs.
Are these Gynecomastia Surgery before and after photos real?+
Each result is tied to the practice that supplied or published it. Afters does not independently verify every consent record, image history, surgeon, or outcome. If a case matters to you, ask the practice who performed it, when the photos were taken, and whether the patient gave permission for publication.
When are Gynecomastia Surgery after photos usually taken?+
The useful after photos are taken once swelling has settled. Early afters can look tight, high, or puffy. Ask when every photo was taken.
What should I look for in Gynecomastia Surgery before and after photos?+
Start with befores that share relevant features, then compare consistent angles, similar starting point, natural transitions. Published examples help you form questions; they do not verify the treating provider or predict your outcome.
Will my Gynecomastia Surgery results look like these?+
Your anatomy, skin, and treatment plan shape the outcome. Use these photos to find a direction, then ask a surgeon what is realistic for you.
How do I find a surgeon whose gynecomastia surgery work fits me?+
Open the profile that published a result you like and compare several examples. Then ask who treated each case, whether it is comparable to yours, and how the image was documented.
Keep doing the homework
A result is only one part of the decision.
Save the gynecomastia surgery results you keep coming back to.
A few saved photos are enough. Choose results that feel right for your starting point and your taste, then bring them into a consultation. Nothing goes to a practice until you share it.
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