Male Breast Reduction
A gynaecomastia, or better known as the male breast reduction, is performed on men who have excess glandular (breast) tissue, or also known in today’s society as "man boobs" or "moobs".
This can be due to sagging skin after weight-loss or hormonal abnormalities in late adolescents, or because the area just does not respond to diet or exercise.
The operation to remove man boobs is growing in popularity and according to BAAPS figures procedures have risen by 1000% in the last 5 years!
About Male Breast Reduction
Why have a Male Breast Reduction?
Most patients seek treatment because of embarrassment they suffer as well as well as wanting to correct how they look for aesthetic purposes. Sometimes Liposculpture is performed at the same time as excision of the glandular breast tissue.
What is involved?
A Male Breast Reduction can be performed via two different surgical methods, and sometimes a combination of these two methods is used.
- By making a half moon incision around or below the areola and cutting away the unwanted breast tissue.
- With the advancement of surgical techniques and the introduction of specifically designed lipoplasty equipment, the Surgeon is able to break up and draw off excess fat through a fine cannula. The breast fat is approached from a tiny incision towards the armpit or under the nipple. This incision heals well and is difficult to see.
Your cosmetic surgeon will discuss with you the best method at your consultation. The gynaecomastia procedure requires an overnight stay in hospital and a general anaesthetic.
Recovery
After surgery is completed, you will have a compression garment put on in the operating theatre. It is important that this garment is not removed for a period of at least 10 days.
Drink plenty of water in the first 24hrs to replace fluid lost during the procedure.
Recovery depends greatly on the extent of the procedure. Expect to feel sore and swollen for several weeks. Painkillers will help to ease the discomfort. Strenuous activity should be avoided for 4-6 weeks. Although most of the bruising and swelling usually disappears within three weeks, some swelling may remain longer. This procedure will leave scars that can be hidden by underwear, and can be expected to fade in most cases.
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