M.R. Khalifeh, MD

Washington DC, Northern Virginia, and Maryland's premier practice for Male Breast Reduction

Double board certified plastic surgeon

More than half of all men suffer from gynecomastia. Men with excess breast tissue often feel self-conscious and are uncomfortable going shirtless. At DC Cosmetics, we see hundreds of men each year for this condition and perform a custom surgery to create a sculpted, masculine chest structure.

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Dr. Khalifeh Featured in the Washington Post

When the nation’s top reporters researched gynecomastia for the Washington Post, their research naturally led them to Dr. Khalifeh, one of the nation’s leading experts on the matter. We invited them into our suite to first hand report on a live surgery. Read here the article about Gynecomastia and Dr. Khalifeh.

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If you wish to learn more, contact us today to schedule your consultation for arguably the best treatment for gynecomastia. We have offices in McLean, VA, and Columbia, MD.

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Phone703-493-1582

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Dual Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Why choose Dr. Khalifeh

Dr. Khalifeh is passionate about Gynecomastia Surgery, and passion is what drives his excellence. After treating over one thousand men with gynecomastia, he is now considered one of the top gynecomastia doctors on the east coast and has patients flying in to seek his expertise. Patients find Dr. Khalifeh to be an approachable, genuine, and straightforward communicator. A consummate perfectionist, Dr. Khalifeh combines over 14 years of experience and artistic touch to bring out the best results in his patients’ results. As a gynecomastia specialist, Dr. Khalifeh performs hundreds of gynecomastia cases every year Dr. Khalifeh cherishes the huge difference that he makes in each and every man’s life with this procedure.

Dr. Khalifeh came to the United States when he was eleven, settling in Baltimore. He graduated Summa Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Pennsylvania, and earned his medical degree from the Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, where he earned the top spear award in physiology and graduated Alpha Omega Alpha. He then completed his training in Plastic Surgery at the prestigious Johns Hopkins Hospital. In addition to his practice, he serves in the Navy Reserves as a plastic surgeon, and was deployed in 2019 to help with the Navy’s Covid-19 efforts.

In his personal life, Dr. Khalifeh enjoys being a dad to his young daughters and outdoor activities including hiking and skiing.

Treatment for Gynecomastia

For moderate to severe cases of gynecomastia, Dr. Khalifeh favors a combination of liposuction combined with direct excision of the glandular tissue via a crescent-shaped incision for direct access to raise the skin uniformly, separating it from the glandular tissue to visualize the pectoralis muscle, and remove the glandular tissue.

We offer both procedures under anesthesia and performed while you are awake under local anesthesia (numbing medication). Dr. Khalifeh does the majority of the cases under local anesthesia with mild oral sedation. The procedure takes typically around three to four hours to perform.

Dr. Khalifeh is one of the leading national providers of body contouring with Smartlipo, or laser-assisted liposuction. For men with an excess of fat, Smartlipo may be performed to produce a structured, masculine look to the upper chest. Other men may require both Smartlipo along with surgical excision of glandular tissue.

How much does male breast reduction cost?
For the majority of cases, the pricing will range between $6200-$8200 when done under local anesthesia in the office.
Am I a candidate for gynecomastia surgery?
Following a male breast reduction procedure in Washington DC, you will have a flatter, firmer chest. During a male breast reduction procedure, Dr. Khalifeh removes the excess breast tissue and sculpts your remaining tissue, creating a more masculine appearance.

You should consider male breast reduction if you:
Feel self-conscious about your chest

Avoid removing your shirt

Wear baggy shirts to hide your chest

Have an uneven chest

Receive unwanted attention/harassment

Have difficulty finding clothing that camouflages the condition

Are in good health

Have gynecomastia that hasn’t changed since puberty

Are optimistic about improving your appearance

Are realistic about what to expect following your male breast reduction surgery
Will I have scars?
When excess glandular tissue is surgically removed, it requires incisions. The incisions are carefully placed so the surgical scars, once healed, are almost invisible.

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“A true perfectionist in the art of plastic surgery.”

Dual Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Marwan Khalifeh, MD

Dr. Khalifeh is a perfectionist in the art of plastic surgery, and the chosen surgeon for discerning patients throughout the Washington DC region and beyond. His meticulous surgical techniques, expertise, and eye for natural balance and harmony have led to a reputation as the preeminent plastic surgeon for breast, body, and facial procedures.

Award-Winning Plastic Surgeon

Awards & Recognition

Dr. Khalifeh has received numerous scientific honors and distinctions, including the Top Spear Award and Alpha Omega Alpha distinctions at Vanderbilt University, and the top inservice award at Johns Hopkins University. Throughout his professional career, he has garnered respect from his teachers, patients, and his colleagues in the field of plastic surgery.

Researcher, Author, and Speaker

Research & Distinctions

Beyond his impressive surgical skills, Dr. Khalifeh is often called upon to speak at professional conferences as a noted researcher and author in the field of plastic surgery. He has focused much of his research on safer outcomes in cosmetic surgery, and surgical techniques for minimal scarring.