Gynecomastia Surgery
Gynecomastia surgery reduces excess breast tissue and fat in men, shaping a flatter, more masculine chest. Dr. McGovern combines liposuction with direct tissue excision, tailored to your own anatomy, for a result that looks natural and in proportion.
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Is Gynecomastia (Male Breast Reduction) Right for You?
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What to Expect
Gynecomastia surgery reduces excess breast tissue and fat in men, restoring a flatter chest contour with a more masculine shape. Dr. McGovern combines liposuction and direct tissue excision, choosing the balance that fits your own anatomy, so the result looks natural and proportional to you.
Ideal Candidates
This surgery is for men whose breast tissue has enlarged because of hormones, genetics, weight changes, or certain medications, and who feel self-conscious about how their chest looks.
The Consultation
Dr. McGovern will evaluate what your chest tissue is made of, glandular or fatty, and talk through your goals with you. From there she determines whether liposuction alone will do the work, or whether it should be paired with tissue excision.
The Procedure
We perform this at RenewalASC under general anesthesia, and it takes 1-2 hours. Liposuction removes the excess fat, while direct excision addresses the glandular tissue beneath it. Your surgeon places the small incisions carefully, with an eye toward minimizing visible scarring.
Recovery
A compression garment is worn for 4-6 weeks. Most patients return to desk work in 3-5 days and resume full activity at 4-6 weeks.
Artistry Meets Precision
Dr. McGovern understands that gynecomastia carries an emotional weight, and she brings a compassionate, results-driven approach to treating it. She looks closely at each patient's tissue composition before deciding on the technique that fits best.
By combining liposuction with precise glandular excision when needed, she works toward a chest contour that is flat, masculine, and naturally shaped, with minimal scarring.
Plan Your Downtime
Rest and do not overexert the first two weeks after surgery. Oozing and bleeding are very common early on.
Rest, elevate, keep the garment on
Gauze dressings and a garment were applied around the chest at surgery. Oozing and bleeding are very common. Sleep on your back with two pillows elevating and supporting both your head and your back to keep swelling down — though it's more important that you sleep than that you follow this rigidly.
Do this
- Keep the chest garment on; you may remove it for laundering and showering.
- Rest.
Avoid
- Do not overexert yourself.
Can I do this yet? Day 1
Walk frequently — it's also what allows the compression hose to come off at 48 hours.
Shower 48 hours after surgery.
Cleared day 2You may remove the compression hose after 48 hours if you are walking frequently.
Cleared day 2Rest and do not overexert the first two weeks after surgery.
Cleared week 2Worn for 2–3 weeks after surgery. You may remove it for laundering and showering.
Cleared week 2Sleep on your back. It's more important that you sleep than that you follow this rigidly.
On provider clearanceYour milestones
Call the office right away if…
- Oozing and bleeding are very common — but call the office if it goes beyond what you were told to expect.
912-920-2090 · Dial 911 for medical emergencies.
Your full post-op instructions
These are RenewalMD's standard post-operative instructions for gynecomastia (male breast reduction). Every patient is different — the instructions you receive from Dr. McGovern's team at discharge are the ones that govern your recovery. When in doubt, call us at 912-920-2090.
Cost & Financing
Gynecomastia surgery at RenewalMD typically runs from $4,500 to $8,000, depending on how much tissue needs to be removed and whether the plan calls for liposuction alone or combined excision. The price is all-inclusive, covering the surgeon's fee, anesthesia, and facility costs.
These estimates are for illustration only. Actual costs are determined after your consultation, and financing terms set by the financing companies are subject to change. Subject to credit approval.
Why Choose RenewalMD for Gynecomastia (Male Breast Reduction)
When searching for a plastic surgeon for gynecomastia (male breast reduction) in Savannah, experience and trust matter most. At RenewalMD, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Meghan McGovern personally performs every procedure — from your initial consultation at our Mohawk Street office in Savannah or Merchant Way office in Statesboro through your final follow-up.
Recognized as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor and NewBeauty Top Doctor for 2026, Dr. McGovern brings precision, artistry, and genuine care to every patient. Our AAAHC-accredited surgical center, RenewalASC, gives you hospital-quality care in a comfortable, private setting — right here in Savannah.
Patients travel from across southeast Georgia and the Lowcountry for gynecomastia (male breast reduction) at RenewalMD — including Pooler, Richmond Hill, Statesboro, Hinesville, Tybee Island, and Hilton Head. Whether you're exploring your options or ready to take the next step, we invite you to schedule a consultation and meet the RenewalMD team.
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