Non-Surgical Gynecomastia in Bellevue & Kirkland
Procedure Time 30 mins
Recovery Time Modified routine for 24 hours
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Non-Surgical Gynecomastia in Bellevue & Kirkland
Treatment for gynecomastia—beyond initial medical interventions like weight loss and medications—involved surgery to remove excess skin, fat, and glandular tissue. While effective, it left many patients with mild gynecomastia symptoms with significant scarring. Effective non-surgical procedure options did not exist for gynecomastia patients, but an injectable treatment now gives patients with mild gynecomastia the opportunity to treat their condition without surgery. Northwest Face & Body now offers a novel non-surgical gynecomastia treatment in Kirkland and Bellevue.
What Is Gynecomastia?
Gynecomastia is a condition where a man experiences an overgrowth of breast tissue, causing an appearance closer to female breasts. The condition can range from mild to severe and can affect a man of any age, body type, and lifestyle. During certain stages of life—such as puberty—gynecomastia development may be normal and temporary. But, if gynecomastia does not resolve by adulthood and no cause can be determined, surgery often becomes the only way to resolve it.
Causes
In many cases, the exact cause of gynecomastia may not be identifiable. Medications, hormonal imbalances, smoking, weight gain, and drug use can all contribute to the development of gynecomastia. Sometimes it is fully idiopathic and may be due to genetics. Possible factors that can contribute to gynecomastia formation include:
- Hormonal changes (natural ones due to puberty or age as well as changes caused by medical conditions or medications)
- Certain prescription medications
- Malnutrition
- Medical and genetic conditions (liver disease, Klinefelter syndrome, thyroid issues, etc.)
- Major injury to the testicles which decreases testosterone production
- Illegal drug use
- Smoking
- Anabolic steroid use
- Obesity
- Loss of skin laxity with age
The Only Non-Surgical Treatment For Gynecomastia
Using injections of deoxycholic acid, providers at Northwest Face & Body can help melt away excess fat on the chest. The medication—widely known as Kybella—is administered via injections—not requiring any incisions or scarring on the chest. The procedure is most effective on patients with mild symptoms and good skin quality. Patients with more severe symptoms or lax skin may not qualify for non-surgical gynecomastia treatment.
Deoxycholic acid is found naturally in the digestive tract where it helps break down fat. When locally injected, it can help melt fat in a targeted area such as the chest. Deoxycholic acid tends to work best on small portions of fat and usually requires multiple treatment sessions.
Benefits & Risks
Choosing the non-surgical route for gynecomastia treatment comes with unique benefits and risks. It is important to note that while risks are always involved with medical procedures, there is significantly less risk with gynecomastia injection treatment than with surgery.
Benefits may include:
- Reduced chest prominence
- Less fat on the chest
- More masculine appearance
- Enhance confidence
- No anesthesia required (topical numbing available)
- Few side effects
- No scarring
- Minimal pain
- Little to no downtime
- Long-lasting results
Risks theoretically include:
- Asymmetry
- Lumps
- Indentations
- Skin irregularities
- Loose skin
Candidates
Patients interested in gynecomastia treatment in Bellevue will first attend a consultation. During this consultation, their provider will discuss their goals for the procedure, current or previously tried gynecomastia treatments, medical history, and general lifestyle. This helps the provider understand the patient’s risk profile and determine the procedures they qualify for.
Good candidates for a non-surgical gynecomastia treatment will have persistent, mild gynecomastia. They should also have taut skin and relatively good skin quality. Finally, the patient should have realistic expectations and understand what the procedure can achieve.
Treatment
Multiple injection sessions are necessary to adequately treat gynecomastia non-surgically. Each session will follow a similar protocol. The patient will remove their shirt and a nurse will apply numbing cream and disinfect the area. Once the patient’s skin is numb, the doctor will begin the injections.
To prevent irregularities from forming, usually only two syringes—one on each side of the chest—are applied at the first treatment appointment. From there, the doctor may choose to increase the number of vials as treatment commences based on a patient’s needs and response to treatment.
In general, patients can expect to undergo three sessions with four weeks between them. Some patients may require additional sessions.
Aftercare
The non-surgical gynecomastia procedure requires little aftercare. Patients may experience minor side effects such as bruising, swelling, pain at the injection sites, and redness. These should resolve on their own within a few days. Patients may take certain precautions to reduce side effects such as limiting strenuous exercise and sweating. Otherwise, patients can immediately return to their daily activities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is It FDA-Approved?
Deoxycholic acid is FDA-approved for treating fat underneath the chin. It is not specifically approved for gynecomastia treatment. Therefore, non-surgical gynecomastia is an off-label use of the medication, but still safe and sanctioned when administered by a qualified provider.
Are The Results Permanent?
Once deoxycholic acid dissolves the fat cells, they cannot return. But, some fat cells will remain in the chest area and could expand. With that said, the results are essentially permanent because fat cells removed with Kybella cannot return.
How Much Is Non-Surgical Gynecomastia In Bellevue?
The cost of non-surgical gynecomastia treatment at Northwest Face & Body starts at $1,800 for three sessions. Upon consultation and examination, patients are provided with a personalized price quote.
Northwest Face & Body does accept financing from Care Credit, Alphaeon, and United Medical Credit. They also take all major credit cards.
The Top Destination For Gynecomastia Treatment In Bellevue
Northwest Face & Body is Bellevue and Kirkland’s leading destination for aesthetic surgeries and treatments. Offering cosmetic surgery, injections, professional skin care, and wellness treatments, Northwest Face & Body has served the Eastside and Seattle areas for over three decades. They have been early adopters of new technologies and treatments throughout their history. Northwest Face & Body offers the best non-surgical gynecomastia Bellevue and Kirkland provide.
To learn more and schedule a consultation, call us at 425-576-1700. Patients can also reach out online via chat, contact form, and Price Simulator.
