Gynecomastia (Male Breast Reduction) in Statesboro, GA
Consultations and follow-up visits at our Statesboro office on Merchant Way, with surgery at RenewalASC, our accredited surgery center in Savannah.
Gynecomastia (Male Breast Reduction) for Statesboro Patients
A flat, proportional chest is not vanity, it is the shape most men expect to see when they catch their reflection in a window or step out of a pool. Gynecomastia, enlarged breast tissue in men, has a way of making you avoid both. Surgery treats the tissue itself, not just the appearance of it. Dr. McGovern combines liposuction, which removes excess fat, with direct excision, which removes the firmer glandular tissue underneath, choosing the balance your own chest calls for so the contour reads as natural rather than carved.
If you live in Statesboro or in a nearby town anywhere from Brooklet to Vidalia, your consultation, pre-op visit, and every post-op check happen at our Merchant Way office, close to home and easy to work into a week. Dr. McGovern examines your chest tissue to see what it is actually made of, fatty, glandular, or both, before recommending a plan. The surgery itself takes place about an hour away at RenewalASC, our accredited surgery center in Savannah, under general anesthesia, and takes 1 to 2 hours.
Gynecomastia surgery at RenewalMD typically runs $4,500 to $8,000, depending on how much tissue needs to come out and whether liposuction alone will do the work or excision is needed too. A compression garment is worn for 4 to 6 weeks, most men return to desk work in 3 to 5 days, and full activity resumes at 4 to 6 weeks. You will notice improvement right away, with final results visible at 1 year. Individual results vary.
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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 Statesboro Patients Choose RenewalMD
Local visits, one trip to Savannah
Your consultation, pre-operative visit, and post-operative follow-ups all take place in Statesboro. The surgery itself is the one trip to RenewalASC in Savannah, about an hour away, under general anesthesia.
Liposuction, excision, or both
Not every chest needs the same approach. Dr. McGovern evaluates whether your tissue is fatty, glandular, or a mix of the two, then decides whether liposuction alone will do the work or whether excision should be added.
Incisions placed to disappear
Incisions are placed along the edge of the areola, where the natural change in skin tone helps them blend in. Once healed, they are difficult to spot, which matters to men who plan to go shirtless again.
A condition more common than you think
Gynecomastia touches up to 65% of men at some point in life, often from hormone shifts, genetics, weight changes, or certain medications. It is a physical condition with a surgical answer, not something exercise alone can correct.
Dr. Meghan McGovern, board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, performs every gynecomastia surgery herself, and she sees Statesboro patients for consultations and follow-up visits at the Merchant Way office.
Your Statesboro Office
1209 Merchant Way, Suite 301
Statesboro, GA 30458
Monday – Thursday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
We are closed Fridays in Statesboro, but our Savannah office on Mohawk Street stays open Friday mornings until 2:00 PM, if that fits your week better.
Statesboro Questions
How much does gynecomastia surgery cost in Statesboro?
Gynecomastia surgery at RenewalMD typically runs $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. We accept Cherry, PatientFi, and CareCredit financing, and Cherry is our only 0% interest option, with plans of 3, 6, 9, or 12 months, subject to credit approval.
Do I need to travel to Savannah for gynecomastia surgery?
Only for the surgery day itself. Your consultation, pre-op visit, and post-op checks take place at our Statesboro office on Merchant Way. The surgery is performed at RenewalASC in Savannah under general anesthesia and takes 1 to 2 hours.
What is recovery like after gynecomastia surgery?
A compression garment is worn for 4 to 6 weeks. Most patients return to desk work in 3 to 5 days and resume full activity at 4 to 6 weeks. You will notice improvement right away, with final results visible at 1 year.
Am I a candidate for gynecomastia surgery?
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. At your Statesboro consultation, Dr. McGovern evaluates your tissue composition to confirm whether surgery fits your situation.
Can exercise alone get rid of gynecomastia?
No. Chest exercises can build the pectoral muscle underneath, but they cannot reduce glandular breast tissue itself. For true gynecomastia, surgery remains the effective treatment, combining liposuction with excision when the tissue calls for it.
Serving Statesboro & Surrounding Areas
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Schedule Your Consultation
Schedule your consultation at our Statesboro office on Merchant Way. Dr. McGovern and our team will listen to what you want, explain your options plainly, and help you decide what is right for you.
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