San Diego · 92130
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Changes Plastic Surgery & Spa
11515 El Camino Real #150, San Diego, CA 92130
Gynecomastia Surgery in San Diego
Compare Gynecomastia Surgery providers in San Diego across La Jolla, Carlsbad, Del Mar, and neighboring areas, with typical local pricing and public Google ratings for each one. See the range before you call.
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Gynecomastia Surgery in San Diego typically costs $9,000-$16,200 per treatment.
Top Gynecomastia Surgery providers in San Diego
San Diego · 92130
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Salvatore J Pacella, MD Cosmetic & Plastic Surgery
12395 El Camino Real Ste 112, San Diego, CA 92130
San Diego · 92122
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Restore SD Plastic Surgery: Katerina Gallus, MD, FACS
8899 University Center Ln UNIT 200, San Diego, CA, 92122
Rancho Santa Fe · 92067
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Feel Beautiful Plastic Surgery San Diego, Steve Laverson MD
16903 Avenida De Acacias, Rancho Santa Fe, CA, 92067
San Diego · 92121
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Robert Kearney, MD, FACS
4510 Executive Dr #103, San Diego, CA 92121
Encinitas · 92024
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Dermacare Encinitas at Schoemann Plastic Surgery
477 N El Camino Real Ste D101, Encinitas, CA 92024
La Jolla · 92037
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Miller Cosmetic Surgery Center - Scott R. Miller, MD, FACS
9834 Genesee Ave Suite 210, La Jolla, CA, 92037
San Diego · 92120
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Handler Barry S MD: Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery
6699 Alvarado Rd #2305, San Diego, CA, 92120
San Diego · 92111
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Rejuvenate Plastic Surgery: Rishi Jindal, MD
5643 Copley Dr ste 200, San Diego, CA, 92111
This page lists 9 Gynecomastia Surgery providers across Rancho Santa Fe, Encinitas, La Jolla and nearby areas. All of them have public Google ratings shown above.
Pricing shown is estimated based on San Diego regional averages unless marked "Provider verified." Ratings and review counts are public Google ratings. Always confirm pricing directly with the provider.
What is a Gynecomastia Surgery?
Gynecomastia surgery flattens and reshapes a male chest where breast tissue has developed. Most procedures combine liposuction to remove fatty tissue with direct removal of the firm glandular tissue behind the nipple, usually through a small incision at the edge of the areola. When there is significant loose skin, skin is removed as well, which adds scarring. It is a same-day procedure under general anesthesia or heavy sedation.
The key distinction is what the tissue actually is. Firm, rubbery tissue behind the nipple is glandular, and it will not respond to liposuction alone, diet, exercise, CoolSculpting or any fat treatment. Soft, fatty fullness sometimes can be treated with liposuction alone. A surgeon can usually tell the difference in an examination, and most patients have some of both.
One thing to take seriously before any cosmetic consultation: enlargement on one side only, rapid growth, a hard or fixed lump, skin dimpling or nipple discharge needs medical evaluation first, because male breast cancer exists. Gynecomastia can also be driven by medications, anabolic steroids or hormonal conditions, and an unaddressed cause can bring it back after surgery.
How much does a Gynecomastia Surgery cost in San Diego?
Gynecomastia surgery in San Diego typically starts at $9,000 and ranges up to $16,200 depending on how much glandular tissue and skin needs to be addressed.
Liposuction‑predominant case
$7,500‑$10,100
Gland excision with liposuction
$8,650‑$12,000
With skin removal
$10,900‑$15,000
Surgeon fee
$4,900‑$8,800
Anesthesia & facility
$2,650‑$4,750
Total all‑in
What you actually pay
$7,500‑$13,500
Last updated September 2026. Estimates reflect San Diego regional averages and Get Clear Beauty provider data — read how we estimate prices.
What to ask your provider
- Is my tissue glandular, fatty, or both, and how does that change the plan?
- Have we ruled out a medical cause, medications, hormones, anything that should be evaluated first?
- Where exactly will the incisions be, and what will the scars look like at one year?
- Will I need a drain, and how long will I wear the compression vest?
- What is your revision policy if the contour is uneven or the result recurs?
- Is any of this potentially billable to my insurance in my specific case?
Frequently asked questions
Can I fix this with liposuction or CoolSculpting instead?
It depends on what the tissue actually is. If your chest fullness is soft and fatty, liposuction can treat it and non-invasive fat reduction may help. If there is firm, rubbery tissue behind the nipple, that is glandular and it will not respond to fat treatments of any kind. A surgeon can usually tell the difference during an examination, and most people turn out to have some of both.
Will it come back?
Once the gland is removed it does not grow back. What can change the result is a new cause. Significant weight gain, anabolic steroid use or a hormonal change can create new fullness. This is why surgeons want to know why it developed in the first place before operating.
Does insurance ever cover this?
Sometimes, and only in specific circumstances. Some carriers cover documented glandular gynecomastia that has persisted, causes pain, and meets their own criteria, while many classify it as cosmetic and exclude it outright. Coverage depends entirely on your individual policy, so confirm with your insurer directly. The prices shown here are cash prices.
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