Gynaecomastia
Gynaecomastia surgery – Male Breast Reduction
Gynaecomastia is the abnormal enlargement of the breast tissue in males, which may affect one or both breasts. It occurs in 40-60% of males at some stage of their life. The causes of gynaecomastia may be secondary to certain drugs, medical problems or obesity but in the vast majority, the cause is unknown. For men with this problem, it is a source of embarrassment and surgery can help their appearance.
Surgery is directed at the specific problems affecting the patient. This may include a combination of excision of any breast gland tissue; liposuction of excess fat; and excision of redundant skin.
The scars of the breast reduction will depend on the technique of reduction performed by your surgeon.
Why it’s done
If enlarged breasts are significant and bothersome even after initial treatment or observation, your doctor may advise surgery.
Two gynecomastia surgery options are:
- Liposuction. This surgery removes excess fat but not breast tissue.
- Breast tissue excision. This type of surgery removes the breast gland tissue. The surgery is often done using only small incisions. This less invasive type of surgery involves less recovery time. With large breasts some excess skin may also have to be removed. Usually combined with some liposuction as well.
Meet YOUR Team
The Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery Clinic in Bracken Ave was opened by John de Geus in 1985 which he ran till his retirement in 2010. Ashwin Chunilal joined the practice in 2005. Jonathan Heather joined in 2013. The practice continues to run in the same format with consultations and local anesthetic procedures performed at the rooms and general anaesthetic cases being done at authorised hospitals.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in the costs?
Every surgery is different based on your health, the outcome and other key factors. All pricing will include the following:
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- Surgeon
- Hospital
- Anaesthetist
- Any Consumables
- Follow-up consultation
- Post-operative appointments
Who are your surgeons?
Where are you based?
We recommend a consultation to learn more about your specific requirements.
BOOK A CONSULTATION
It's important to us to know your goals and specific situation before you make any decisions. In this session, you will not only get a chance to connect but our surgeons will be able to help give you a more accurate understanding of the costs of the procedure.