Austin’s Center For Gynecomastia Surgery
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Minimal Scarring
Advanced surgical techniques including the use of the Vaser® ultrasonic assisted liposuction for the most natural-looking results possible.
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Expand your wardrobe and no longer have to wear baggy shirts or worry about how you look in T-shirts. Wear all of the clothes you wish you could wear.
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Natural-Looking Gynecomastia Results
Meet Dr. Kelly Tjelmeland
Dr. Kelly Tjelmeland (pronounced chel-muh-land) is a Board Certified plastic surgeon and the founder of Meridian Plastic Surgery Center.
- 20+ Years of experience.
- Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
- Member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
- Member of the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.
- Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
Key Benefits of Gynecomastia Surgery
Get a more masculine chest contour with enhanced pectoral muscle definition. Surgery removes both fatty tissue and excess breast tissue that causes an enlarged breast and nipple/areola, thus restoring the natural masculine chest profile.
Feel better about the way you look. Many men with gynecomastia are embarrassed to take off their shirts or wear form fitting shirts. This surgery can give you newfound confidence in your body.
Enjoy immediate results. Most of our patients are back to low-impact activities within five to seven days after their procedure, and they can see the difference in their appearance right away.
Participate in activities you may have avoided. Go swimming, wear form-fitting clothes, exercise, and play sports without worrying about your appearance.
Make a lasting difference. The tissue and fat that Dr. Tjelmeland removes should not grow back, and the change you see should last for years to come.
Gynecomastia Surgery Treatment Process
Meridian Plastic Surgery is dedicated to the safety and comfort of our Austin-area patients. Dr. Tjelmeland will perform your gynecomastia surgery using light general anesthesia, which means you will feel no pain during the procedure and will be completely asleep through the experience.
As part of the surgery, Dr. Tjelmeland may use one or several techniques to help you get the outcome you want. These include:
VASERlipo.®
The VASERlipo system uses ultrasonic energy that liquefies dense fatty breast tissue, making it easier to remove. Because VASERlipo is a more selective technology, it can result in less bruising and discomfort after surgery and gives a smoother-more natural contour to the chest.
Excision.
In many cases, fibrous glandular breast tissue contributes to an enlarged breast. Dr. Tjelmeland will also remove this tissue as part of your surgery.
Reshaping.
After getting rid of the unwanted fat and excess breast tissue, Dr. Tjelmeland will shape the area to enhance the pectoral muscle definition resulting in a natural-looking appearance without the tell tale signs of surgery.
Who Is a Candidate for a Gynecomastia Surgery?
In General, Gynecomastia Surgery Is Well-Suited for Male Patients Who:
Have some amount of breast enlargement and/or a prominent or “puffy” nipple. This can be anywhere from a small lump to a large excess of fat and tissue.
Are healthy enough for surgery. All patients of Meridian Plastic Surgery have a full preoperative evaluation to ensure that the procedure can be done safely resulting in the best outcome possible.
Are at a body mass index (BMI) below 35. Depending on the situation, a higher BMI can sometimes increase the complication rate of the procedure.
Have proper expectations for gynecomastia surgery. During your initial consultation, Dr. Tjelmeland will discuss with you what gynecomastia surgery can and cannot accomplish to make sure that it is the right option for your goals.
The Gynecomastia Surgery Process Explained
You will have your procedure on an outpatient basis and go home on the same day. Expect to wear a lightweight compression vest under your clothes for 2-3 weeks to help reduce swelling. Our practice will provide you with other guidelines to speed your healing and improve your recovery.
The recovery from a gynecomastia procedure is typically one of the easiest among plastic surgeries. Although it can vary, patients usually take 3-5 days away from work or low-impact activities and are cleared for exercise and more rigorous activities after 10 days (4 weeks for chest workouts).
In general, patients are very happy with their results. You can expect a flatter and firmer sculpted chest immediately following the procedure, and incisions typically heal very well such that the scars are barely visible.
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We would love to learn more about how we can help you with gynecomastia treatment. Call (512) 200-9672 to schedule your initial consultation or click below to use our online form.