Union Square · 94108
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Sieber Plastic Surgery - David Sieber M.D.
450 Sutter St #600, San Francisco, CA, 94108
Gynecomastia Surgery in San Francisco
Compare Gynecomastia Surgery providers in San Francisco across SF proper, Oakland, the Peninsula, 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 Francisco typically costs $10,500-$18,900 per treatment.
Top Gynecomastia Surgery providers in San Francisco
Nob Hill · 94109
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San Francisco Plastic Surgery & Laser Center: Dr. Usha Rajagopal
1244 Larkin St Suite 200, San Francisco, CA, 94109
Danville · 94506
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Gladstone Clinic - Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery in Danville, CA
3860 Blackhawk Rd #140, Danville, CA, 94506
Union Square · 94108
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Leonard W. Gray MD, FACS- Bay Area Plastic Surgery
450 Sutter St Suite 2303, San Francisco, CA, 94108
Pacific Heights · 94115
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Ethos Plastic Surgery: Ginger Xu, M.D.
2100 Webster St #329, San Francisco, CA, 94115
Walnut Creek · 94598
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Golden Hills Plastic Surgery
100 N Wiget Ln #100, Walnut Creek, CA, 94598
Civic Center · 94102
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Bay Area Esthetics Plastic Surgery San Francisco
490 Post St STE 1701, San Francisco, CA, 94102
Union Square · 94108
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Dr. Dino Elyassnia | San Francisco Plastic Surgeon
450 Sutter St # 2222, San Francisco, CA, 94108
San Ramon · 94583
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Michelle J. Place, MD, FACS Plastic Surgery Center
100 Park Pl #240, San Ramon, CA, 94583
This page lists 9 Gynecomastia Surgery providers across Union Square, Nob Hill, Danville, Pacific Heights and nearby areas. All of them have public Google ratings shown above.
Pricing shown is estimated based on San Francisco 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 Francisco?
Gynecomastia surgery in San Francisco typically starts at $10,500 and ranges up to $18,900 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 Francisco 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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