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Male Breast Reduction Cost

Male breast reduction specifically addresses the problems faced by men with gynecomastia, which causes breast tissue to overdevelop. Male breast reduction can alleviate physical discomfort and may also relieve social distress related to the problem. male breast reduction by surgical means is usually conducted only when other methods have failed. Modern methods of male breast reduction differ significantly from the older techniques. Male breast reduction now generally uses liposuction to remove fat from under the skin. Male breast reduction can be a relatively simple solution to a problem affecting an enormous number of men. investigating male breast reduction as an option should include talking to a plastic surgeon that has experience in performing male breast reduction. 
 
Costs for this procedure vary, depending on the doctor, the location, technique used and the difficulty of the specific case. The national average of 2003 surgeon fees for breast reduction was 2,939 dollars. Regional averages in New England states 3,417 dollars; Mid-Atlantic States 2,474 dollar; north central states 5,196 dollars; south central states 2,599 dollars; and mountain/Pacific states 2,426 dollars. These fees do not include anesthesia, operating room facility, hospital stay and other related expenses. Costs of liposuction may also include a facility fee, prices for liposuction compression garments worn after surgery, fees for blood tests or laboratory tests, or other fees. Some doctors prescribe certain treatments after liposuction, such as ultrasound, massage, or Endermologie, and there may be fees for these as well.
 
The cost of surgery depends on the problem and complexity of the surgical sculpture. When calculating the total price for surgery, several additional costs are considered. There is a facility fee and anesthetist charges from hospital operating room. Cosmetic surgery is not usually covered by private medical insurance. So it is necessary to reassure to know about the full cost of the treatment before coming to hospital. The fixed price includes hospital charges, consultant surgeon and anaesthetist fees and one follow-up consultation.

The fee is normally paid to the surgeon directly. Unless a person has to undergo any medical tests as part of this consultation, there are no hospital costs to pay at this initial visit.

More consultation is required before making a decision about surgery this is perfectly understandable. The cost for male liposuction is usually somewhat greater than the cost for female liposuction.
 
 


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