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Gynecomastia Surgery, Newport Beach
Chest fullness in men can come from firm gland tissue, fat, or both, and the mix determines the treatment. At your Newport Beach consultation, Tim Sayed MD examines your chest, asks about medications and health history that can contribute, and explains which surgical approach—if any—is appropriate.
Choose your consultation office with follow-up in mind. If you consult in Newport Beach, your follow-ups are at 3991 MacArthur Boulevard, Suite 320, Newport Beach, CA 92660. Surgery is performed only in accredited operating rooms separate from both consultation offices, not at the MacArthur Boulevard office.
Gynecomastia surgery removes the enlarged gland and fat that make the male chest look puffy or full, for a flatter, firmer contour. It is usually an outpatient procedure through small incisions hidden at the edge of the areola.
What it is
A procedure that removes firm breast gland and excess fat from the male chest, through a small incision at the lower edge of the areola, to flatten and firm the chest.
Where it is used
The chest: the firm gland directly behind the nipple and areola, and the surrounding fatty fullness, on one or both sides.
Anesthesia
General anesthesia, or local anesthesia with sedation for smaller cases, as an outpatient procedure. It usually takes one to two hours.
Downtime
Most men return to desk work within a few days, and to the gym by about four to six weeks, wearing a compression vest.
Results
A flatter, firmer, more masculine chest. The removed gland does not return, and the final contour shows as swelling resolves over the following weeks.
Who it suits
Men with persistent enlarged breast tissue that diet and the gym cannot shift, at a stable weight and in good health. A consultation confirms candidacy.
Why patients choose Tim Sayed MD
Dr. Sayed is certified by both the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery, and he has been recertified in both after ten years. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
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Gland vs fat
Gland tissue is usually removed through a small incision at the lower edge of the areola, and liposuction may be used to contour surrounding fat. When there is significant excess skin, additional incisions may be needed. It is usually an outpatient procedure under general anesthesia or, for smaller cases, local anesthesia with sedation. Removed tissue may be sent for pathology case by case at the surgeon's discretion; ask what applies to your plan.
Plan for an adult to drive you home from the operating facility.
| Consideration | How they differ |
|---|---|
| Cause | Gynecomastia is firm glandular tissue behind the nipple; chest fat (pseudogynecomastia) is soft fatty tissue with no excess gland. |
| How it feels | Gynecomastia feels like a firm disc under the areola; chest fat is soft and even and shifts with weight. |
| Treatment | Gynecomastia: the gland is removed by excision, usually with liposuction. Chest fat: liposuction alone is often enough. |
| Responds to the gym | Gland does not shrink with exercise or weight loss; chest fat improves as you lose weight. |
| Best for | Gynecomastia surgery suits a firm gland that persists; liposuction alone suits soft, fat-only fullness. |
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Consultation
Bring a list of all medications and supplements—including anabolic steroids, testosterone, or other hormones—plus any recent lab work and your weight history. Note whether one or both sides are affected and how long the fullness has been present.
Ask whether the tissue is mainly gland, fat, or both; whether evaluation for an underlying cause is recommended before surgery; where the incisions would be; and whether excess skin needs to be addressed.
Matching the plan to the cause matters. Firm gland needs excision; fat needs liposuction; loose skin may need tightening. Dr. Sayed assesses all three and recommends what fits.
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The procedure
True gynecomastia involves firm glandular tissue, usually behind the nipple and areola. Pseudogynecomastia is chest fullness mainly from fat. Many men have a combination. Gland tissue generally needs to be removed directly; liposuction alone usually treats fat.
Causes can include hormonal changes, certain medications, anabolic steroids, alcohol or drug use, weight gain, and some medical conditions. When a cause may be treatable, evaluation comes first. New one-sided firmness, a hard lump, skin changes, or nipple discharge need medical evaluation rather than cosmetic planning.
Related options include male liposuction in Newport Beach, male body contouring in Newport Beach, and men's plastic surgery in Newport Beach.
Risks include bleeding or hematoma, fluid collection (seroma), infection, anesthesia complications, changes in nipple sensation, contour irregularities or a dent under the nipple, asymmetry, visible scars, and the need for revision. Fullness can return if the underlying cause continues, such as steroid use or weight gain.
Seek prompt care for rapidly increasing swelling on one side, fever, or chest pain or shortness of breath.
Before and after
Ask to see before-and-after photographs relevant to your concerns. The same practice gallery is used for both offices; these are not location-specific results. Photographs do not guarantee your outcome. Practice photo gallery information for Newport Beach patients
Photographs are examples of real outcomes and are not a guarantee. Individual results depend on anatomy, healing, and the specific plan.
Cost and financing
The current published guide for gynecomastia surgery is about $5,000–$9,000, depending on whether one or both sides are treated, the technique, and the anesthesia. The same guide applies at both consultation offices; it is not a Newport Beach-specific market price.
Request a written quote for your proposed plan. Ask which fees it includes, such as the surgeon's fee, anesthesia, and facility fees, and what could add to the cost. Gynecomastia surgery is often considered cosmetic. Some insurers consider coverage in specific documented circumstances; check your policy’s requirements before surgery.
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Recovery
A compression vest is usually worn for several weeks. Many men return to desk work within several days to a week; heavier lifting and upper-body workouts wait longer, often several weeks, until cleared. Swelling settles gradually, and the final contour becomes clearer over months.
Ask about drains if used, showering, sleeping position, and when to resume chest exercises.
Ask about gynecomastia recovery
Your surgeon
Dr. Sayed is certified by both the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery, and he has been recertified in both after ten years. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
He earned his medical degree at the UCSF School of Medicine, completed general surgery training at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard, and returned to UCSF for his plastic surgery fellowship.
Ask about gynecomastia cases similar to yours, whether your tissue is mainly gland or fat, and how contour irregularities would be managed.
Read the practice biography before your Newport Beach consultation
American Board of Plastic Surgery
Board certified and recertified
American Board of Surgery
Board certified and recertified
UCSF School of Medicine
MD and plastic surgery residency
Harvard, Mass General
General surgery training
Kellogg School of Management
Executive MBA, Northwestern
Alpha Omega Alpha
National medical honor society
Office
Choose Newport Beach if this office is the more practical place for both your consultation and your follow-up visits. The La Jolla office is in University City, San Diego; neither consultation office is an operating facility.
Tim Sayed MD — Newport Beach consultation office 3991 MacArthur Boulevard, Suite 320 Newport Beach, CA 92660 Shared practice phone: (858) 247-2933
Confirm your appointment time when scheduling. This office opens at 8:30 AM on Mondays; the La Jolla / University City office opens at 9:00 AM that day. The shared phone number serves both offices, so say Newport Beach when you request an appointment.
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Your consultation and postoperative visits use the Newport Beach address. Your operation takes place in a separate accredited operating room, and you may recover somewhere else. Get the operating facility's address and arrival instructions before you arrange your ride; the MacArthur Boulevard office is not your surgery destination.
Tell the team where you plan to recover and ask when you need to return to Newport Beach for checks. If coming back here would be difficult, raise it before your consultation rather than assuming follow-ups can move to San Diego.
Tim Sayed MD, Newport Beach
Address
3991 MacArthur Boulevard, Suite 320, Newport Beach, CA 92660
Phone
(858) 247-2933
Hours
Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM PT; Sat–Sun closed
Surgery
Accredited operating rooms only, separate from both consultation offices
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Choose Newport Beach if this office is the more practical place for both your consultation and your follow-up visits. The La Jolla office is in University City, San Diego; neither consultation office is an operating facility.
Tim Sayed MD — Newport Beach consultation office 3991 MacArthur Boulevard, Suite 320 Newport Beach, CA 92660 Shared practice phone: (858) 247-2933
Confirm your appointment time when scheduling. This office opens at 8:30 AM on Mondays; the La Jolla / University City office opens at 9:00 AM that day. The shared phone number serves both offices, so say Newport Beach when you request an appointment.
Office and consultation details for Newport Beach · Compare the La Jolla / University City consultation office
Your consultation and postoperative visits use the Newport Beach address. Your operation takes place in a separate accredited operating room, and you may recover somewhere else. Get the operating facility's address and arrival instructions before you arrange your ride; the MacArthur Boulevard office is not your surgery destination.
Tell the team where you plan to recover and ask when you need to return to Newport Beach for checks. If coming back here would be difficult, raise it before your consultation rather than assuming follow-ups can move to San Diego.
The current published guide for gynecomastia surgery is about $5,000–$9,000, depending on whether one or both sides are treated, the technique, and the anesthesia. The same guide applies at both consultation offices; it is not a Newport Beach-specific market price.
Request a written quote for your proposed plan. Ask which fees it includes, such as the surgeon's fee, anesthesia, and facility fees, and what could add to the cost. Gynecomastia surgery is often considered cosmetic. Some insurers consider coverage in specific documented circumstances; check your policy’s requirements before surgery.
Practice pricing information for Newport Beach patients · Financing information for Newport Beach patients
A compression vest is usually worn for several weeks. Many men return to desk work within several days to a week; heavier lifting and upper-body workouts wait longer, often several weeks, until cleared. Swelling settles gradually, and the final contour becomes clearer over months.
Ask about drains if used, showering, sleeping position, and when to resume chest exercises.
Your follow-ups are at the Newport Beach office where you had your consultation. Before surgery, confirm when each check is needed so you can plan the trip back to MacArthur Boulevard, and ask how to reach the team outside office hours. Office hours are not an emergency-care schedule.
True gynecomastia involves firm glandular tissue, usually behind the nipple and areola. Pseudogynecomastia is chest fullness mainly from fat. Many men have a combination. Gland tissue generally needs to be removed directly; liposuction alone usually treats fat.
Causes can include hormonal changes, certain medications, anabolic steroids, alcohol or drug use, weight gain, and some medical conditions. When a cause may be treatable, evaluation comes first. New one-sided firmness, a hard lump, skin changes, or nipple discharge need medical evaluation rather than cosmetic planning.
FAQ
Gynecomastia is enlargement of the glandular breast tissue in males. It can affect one or both sides and is often accompanied by excess fat.
Fat alone may respond to liposuction. Firm gland tissue usually needs to be removed directly. Many men need both. An examination determines the mix.
The current published guide is about $5,000–$9,000, depending on whether one or both sides are treated and the anesthesia. The same guide applies at both offices; request a written quote for your plan.
When medications, hormones, or a medical condition may be contributing, evaluation and treatment of the cause may come first. New one-sided lumps need medical evaluation.
Removed gland tissue does not grow back, but remaining tissue can enlarge if the cause continues—for example, with steroid use, some medications, or weight gain.
Usually a small scar at the lower edge of the areola, plus small liposuction incisions. Significant excess skin may require longer scars.
Many men return to desk work within several days to a week. A compression vest is worn for several weeks, and chest workouts wait until cleared.
It is often considered cosmetic. Some insurers consider coverage in specific documented circumstances; check your policy.
Soreness and tightness are common early and are usually managed with prescribed or recommended medication.
If a medication or condition is the cause, addressing it may help, especially for recent onset. Long-standing gland tissue usually does not resolve without surgery.
It can sometimes be combined with liposuction of other areas or other body contouring. Combining changes recovery and risk.
Risks include bleeding, seroma, infection, sensation changes, contour irregularities, asymmetry, scarring, and the need for revision.
Gynecomastia during puberty often improves on its own. Surgery for adolescents is considered selectively and generally after the condition has persisted; evaluation is required.
Candidates are healthy men with persistent chest fullness, at a stable weight, with any treatable cause addressed and realistic expectations.
The office is at 3991 MacArthur Boulevard, Suite 320, Newport Beach, CA 92660. It is open Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–4:30 PM, Pacific Time, and closed Saturday and Sunday. Confirm your appointment time when scheduling. Call (858) 247-2933 and say you want the Newport Beach office.
No. Surgery is performed only in accredited operating rooms separate from both consultation offices. Your consultation and follow-ups are at the MacArthur Boulevard office. Get the operating facility's address before you arrange a ride, and confirm your return-visit timing before you travel.
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