Gynecomastia Surgery in Tucson

Most men have a mix of fat and gland tissue. We can treat fat alone with liposuction through tiny incisions. The rubbery gland often needs a small periareolar excision (along the lower areola border) for a truly flat contour.

In your consultation for gynecomastia surgery in Tucson, Dr. Larson maps fat vs gland tissue with a seated and standing exam and outlines a plan that fits your anatomy and goals.

Symptoms vary from subtle to obvious. You might notice:

• Firm, rubbery tissue centered under the nipple–areola complex that doesn’t feel like soft, pinchable fat.
• Nipple projection (“puffy nipples”) or areola enlargement that shows through shirts.
• Asymmetry, tenderness, or sensitivity—sometimes only on one side.
• Shape concerns that persist despite weight loss or consistent training.

If a hard, irregular mass, nipple discharge, or rapid change appears, we’ll arrange appropriate imaging and coordinate care. Those findings are uncommon but deserve prompt attention.

Usually, yes. Weight loss deflates fat cells, but glandular tissue persists, which is why nipples can still project through shirts. Precise gland excision—often blended with feathering liposuction—deflates the puffiness while preserving a natural pectoral shape.

Scar placement depends on the plan: 3 to 4 mm lipo incisions hide along the fold or in hair-bearing areas, while periareolar incisions ride the color border for camouflage.

We pair meticulous closure with compression, silicone therapy, sun protection, and photo-guided follow-up. Expect the scars to be noticeable up close early, then fade over months as your body heals.

Compression, yes—drains, sometimes. A properly fitted garment minimizes swelling and helps the skin redrape. You can expect about 4 to 6 weeks of wear.

If your case involves larger glands or extensive sculpting, we may place small drains for a few days. But either way, removal is quick in clinic, and we’ll teach you easy at-home care.

You’ll see a flatter contour immediately after surgery, but swelling and compression hide the final result at first.

A realistic timeline:

• Weeks 1 to 2: Tightness and swelling peak, then ease; most patients can resume desk work.
• Weeks 3 to 6: Shape refines as swelling recedes; gradual return to training after clearance.
• Months 3 to 6: Edges smooth out; scars settle; this is when results read as most natural looking.

Everyone heals at a different pace, but our follow-ups keep you on track and comfortable.

Most patients can resume desk work 3 to 5 days post-op. You can drive once you’re off prescription pain meds and can shoulder-check comfortably. For getting back to the gym, you’ll want to ramp up gradually by walking first, then, as you feel better, you can resume more intense workouts.

Removed glands don’t regrow. Remaining fat cells can still enlarge with weight gain, and some medications or hormones can stimulate tissue growth.

We review contributors (e.g., anabolic steroids, certain drugs, heavy cannabis) and coordinate with your prescribing provider when needed. Staying weight-stable and avoiding known triggers protects your result.

Mild laxity usually tightens with time and compression, especially when liposuction is blended and not over-aggressive.

Significant excess skin—common after major weight loss—may benefit from limited skin excision (periareolar or lateral chest) or a more extended pattern. We’ll review trade-offs so your chest looks naturally masculine.