Surgery that removes glandular tissue and fat to flatten the male chest, the definitive fix for a condition that diet and training often cannot touch. Compare San Francisco clinics below and request a free consultation.
$4,500–$10,000
per procedure · USD
A general range for San Francisco, rounded for guidance. Confirm exact pricing with each clinic.
Plastic surgeons in San Francisco who list gynecomastia surgery among their procedures. Tap any surgeon to view details and request a consultation.
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San Francisco Plastic Surgery & Laser Center: Dr. Usha Rajagopal is a plastic surgery practice in San Francisco, California, rated 4.9 stars across 447 Google reviews, performing 10 tracked procedures.
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Sieber Plastic Surgery - David Sieber M.D. is a plastic surgery practice in San Francisco, California, rated 5 stars across 212 Google reviews, performing 19 tracked procedures.
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Shahin Javaheri, MD - Plastic Surgeon San Francisco is a plastic surgery practice in San Francisco, California, rated 4.8 stars across 357 Google reviews, performing 9 tracked procedures.
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Miguel Delgado, M.D. is a plastic surgery practice in San Francisco, California, rated 4.9 stars across 148 Google reviews, performing 21 tracked procedures.
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The Maas Clinic San Francisco is a plastic surgery practice in San Francisco, California, rated 4.8 stars across 142 Google reviews, performing 24 tracked procedures.
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Larry Fan, MD - 77 Plastic Surgery San Francisco is a plastic surgery practice in San Francisco, California, rated 4.9 stars across 103 Google reviews, performing 22 tracked procedures.
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Ethos Plastic Surgery: Ginger Xu, M.D. is a plastic surgery practice in San Francisco, California, rated 4.9 stars across 102 Google reviews, performing 22 tracked procedures.
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Karen M. Horton, MD is a plastic surgery practice in San Francisco, California, rated 4.8 stars across 129 Google reviews, performing 16 tracked procedures.
Surgery that removes glandular tissue and fat to flatten the male chest, the definitive fix for a condition that diet and training often cannot touch.
One procedure, permanent for true glandular tissue, which does not grow back
Compression vest for 4 to 6 weeks, desk work in about a week, chest training on hold for 6 weeks
Men with persistent chest fullness or firm tissue behind the nipple that has lasted beyond a year at a stable weight, in good health, with the underlying cause identified
10 plastic surgery practices in the San Francisco area list gynecomastia surgery. From Google Places listings; hours and locations change, so confirm with the practice.
What 10 San Francisco practices that list gynecomastia surgery say on their own websites (checked September 2026); one that does not mention something may still offer it, so ask at your consultation.
Techniques named for gynecomastia surgery: Sculptra.
Most commonly, gynecomastia surgery is used. This may involve liposuction, excision of fibrous breast tissue, or a combination of both.
Male breast reduction surgery is typically performed as an outpatient procedure under local or general anesthesia. Depending on the composition of the excess tissue, the approach may involve surgical excision, liposuction , or a combination of both.
Incisions from gynecomastia correction are closed with dissolving sutures (stitches) and are usually covered with a soft dressing.
Ideal candidates for gynecomastia surgery in San Francisco are those who have not seen improvements from diet and exercise and are experiencing discomfort or self-consciousness due to enlarged breasts.
The surgery is suitable for individuals with gynecomastia ranging from mild to severe, which may involve sagging skin.
Dr. Delgado specializes in gynecomastia surgery, also called male breast reduction . This procedure eliminates excess breast tissue and excess fatty tissue and leaves the male chest flatter, firmer, and better proportioned with the rest of the male figure.
Gynecomastia surgery is designed to treat enlarged male breast tissue. It involves the removal of excess breast tissue and, in some cases, skin, resulting in a more masculine chest contour.
Gynecomastia Surgery generally runs $4,500–$10,000 per procedure, and each San Francisco clinic sets its own price. The biggest variables are the provider's experience level and the specific device or product used. Newer technology and senior injectors price at the upper end. Pricing is quoted in US dollars (USD). Request a consultation from any of our listed San Francisco clinics for a personalized quote.
Initial results in 2–4 weeks, with full results developing over 3 months as collagen builds. San Francisco providers typically schedule follow-ups to track progress.
Results vary by patient, but most San Francisco providers report 6–18 months of sustained benefit from a full Gynecomastia Surgery series.
Nationally, $4,500 to $10,000 including surgeon, anesthesia, and facility. Cases needing only liposuction sit lower. Cases combining gland excision with liposuction, which is most of them, sit in the middle. Severe cases requiring skin removal and nipple repositioning run higher. Insurance almost never covers it, since carriers classify it as cosmetic outside of rare documented pathology.
Because in true gynecomastia the fullness is glandular breast tissue, not fat. Gland is firm, sits directly behind the nipple, and responds to hormones rather than to calories. Training the pecs can even make the appearance more prominent by pushing the tissue forward. Fat responds to weight loss, and many men have a mix, which is why an examination to establish the ratio comes before any plan.
A shift in the balance between estrogen and testosterone. It is common and usually harmless during puberty, and often appears with age as testosterone declines. Specific triggers include anabolic steroids, certain medications, heavy alcohol or marijuana use, and, rarely, underlying medical conditions. A surgeon will ask about all of these, because removing the gland while the trigger continues invites recurrence of whatever tissue remains.
Usually not yet. Pubertal gynecomastia appears in a majority of adolescent boys and resolves on its own within six months to two years for most. Surgeons generally want the tissue stable for at least a year and the patient past the main hormonal swings before operating. If it persists into the late teens and is causing real distress, it becomes a legitimate surgical conversation, and it is worth having alongside a hormone evaluation.
For most cases the incision is a small curve along the lower edge of the areola, where the color change hides it well, plus a few tiny liposuction ports. These typically fade to near invisibility. Severe cases with substantial loose skin need longer incisions, and that trade is discussed up front. Scar quality on the chest is generally good with proper aftercare and sun protection.
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