Breast reduction for males

Gynaecomastia is a condition where firm breast tissue is found in males. It originates from the Greek work ‘female like breasts’ It can be one or both sided.

There are a number of medical conditions that cause this condition. So it is important that you see your General Practitioner to rule these out.

They include:

• Klinefelter’s syndrome
• Some prescription drugs, also anabolic steroids used by body builders
• Hormone imbalances
• Tumour of the testicles or pituitary gland
• Breast cancer
• Liver disease especially alcoholic cirrhosis

What anaesthesia will be used?

Generally performed under local anaesthesia.In some cases General anaesthesia may be needed.

 

How is the surgical procedure performed?

• It will take place in the state of the art theatre within our clinic.
• It usually takes about 1 ½ to 2 hours.
• The technique used will depend on the amount of excess skin.
• Liposuction is the treatment of choice when there is not much excess skin.
• For this several small incisions are made in the armpit or areola (skin over the nipple region).
• A thin metal rod or canula attached to a vacuum pump is inserted and fatty tissue is sucked out.
• A small drain is left in for a day or two.

What is the recovery time?

Most patients can resume normal routine activities in a day or two.But should plan to re-start work in 3-7 days.

 

What are the risks?

• Chest will be tender and swollen after the procedure.
• Swelling and bruising is common and may take 1-2 weeks to disappear.
• Rarely bleeding and infection can occur.
• Very rarely anaesthetic reactions can occur.
• Scars gradually fade over time.

 

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