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Offline DylanJa

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I'm 29 and have never even had my tonsils out. I'm considering gyno surgery after the first of the year. My 2 major concerns are what are the chances of death during this surgery and are blood clots afterwards a high risk? Like I said I've never had any surgery in my life so safety is my major thought.


Offline DrPensler

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Any surgery carries risk.The risk is dependant on the procedure and sedation performed,the health of the patient and the expertise of the health care providers.As a general principle surgery for gynecomastia is a safe and effective treatment to reverse the stigmata of the underlying process.Complications when performed by a skilled professional in the appropriate setting are rare with the procedure being extremely safe.
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Offline Dr. Elliot Jacobs

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Totally agree with Dr. Pensler.  The risk of death or or blood clots is virtually non-existent (obviously, when surgery is done by a well trained surgeon and not in the back room of a hotel by a non-licensed person).

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Offline Litlriki

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I would echo Drs. Pensler and Jacobs.  Patients often fear the anesthesia more than the surgery, and as I explain to those who are young and healthy, as I presume you are from your description, they are safer under anesthesia than they are on the drive to and from the hospital.

Good luck.

Rick Silverman

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