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A 46-year old asked:

Am getting male breast reduction. Are more men also?

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A female asked:

How bad is the swelling after male breast reduction surgery? I know it will eventually go away, but will the swelling make my breasts look even bigger than before the surgery?

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A female asked:

What things affect the price of a male breast reduction surgery? I've seen price ranges for male breast reduction as wide as $3000 to $10,000. What things make the price so variable?

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A female asked:

Can male breast reduction be done on a teenage boy? My 15-year old son's breasts have been growing for about a year now. They're actually bigger than some of the girls' he knows. He's really embarrassed and has been staying home more and more. Is he too y

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A male asked:

What is the recovery time after male breast reduction? Even though I work out and am in pretty good shape, I look like I have female breasts, and it's difficult to hide. I would like to get male breast reduction but don't want anyone to know that I have h

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A 41-year old asked:

Will I lose feeling in my nipples after a male breast reduction?

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A 38-year old asked:

Why do I have to avoid sexual activity after a male breast reduction?

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A female asked:

Could male breast reduction surgery improve my sleep apnea? Is it possible that my sleep apnea could improve on its own after male breast reduction?

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A female asked:

Does male breast reduction just involve liposuction of the breasts, or is there actual breast tissue that needs to be cut out? I'm considering getting male breast reduction surgery, but I'm not sure what it involves, and I'm kind of embarrassed to ask.

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A female asked:

Why do I have to avoid sexual activity after a male breast reduction? I heard that I would have to abstain from sex for several weeks after my male breast reduction. Why would I have to avoid sexual activity for 4 weeks if I'm allowed to return to work af

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A male asked:

How effective is liposuction in male breast reduction? My breasts are pretty large, and I'm considering a male breast reduction. Is breast tissue always removed, or is the problem normally due to fat in the breast? How much can I reduce the size of my bre

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A female asked:

Could male breast reduction surgery cause permanent nerve damage? Is it possible that male breast reduction could cause some permanent nerve damage?

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A female asked:

Will male breast reduction surgery improve my back pain? I know some women have back problems due to larger breasts. Could a male breast reduction improve my back issues as well?

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A male asked:

Why do I have to stop smoking before my doctor will do a male breast reduction? I wanted to have a male breast reduction, but I'm a smoker and I heard that you have to stop smoking. For how long? What does smoking have to do with a breast reduction?

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A male asked:

Which medications should I stop taking before my male breast reduction surgery? I am not on any prescribed medications, but I do take vitamin E, (tocopherol) gingko biloba, and a drink a lot of herbal teas. Should I stop using these herbal and vitamin sup

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A female asked:

How much pain will I have after male breast reduction surgery? I need to go back to work as soon as possible, but I can't be on heavy-duty pain meds. Will the pain after male breast reduction surgery be manageable with aspirin or Aleve (naproxen)?

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A 34-year old asked:

Are there breast reduction treatments available for men?

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A 34-year old asked:

Does breast reduction with hormonal therapy work for men?

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A male asked:

Do men need to take hormones after breast reduction? My husband is self-conscious of his noticeable breasts. He has read that more and more men are choosing breast reduction. Would need also need to have his hormone levels checked and possibly take medica

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A 35-year old asked:

Need ideas on how to tell my boss(male) i have to take leave for a breast reduction surgery. professionally..?

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A 29-year old asked:

How much can a breast reduction cost?

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A 38-year old asked:

Do breast surgery or reduction kill ?

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A 38-year old asked:

How painful is breast reduction surgery?

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A 43-year old asked:

How long is recovery for breast reduction?

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A 40-year old asked:

At what age can you get a breast reduction?

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A 30-year old asked:

What happens during breast reduction surgery?

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A 36-year old asked:

What are some risks of breast reduction surgery?

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A 41-year old asked:

What should I expect after breast reduction surgery?

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A 46-year old asked:

Need help. Is 18 to early to get a breast reduction?

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A 48-year old asked:

Is the recovery from a breast reduction very painful?

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