Treatment for Male Breast
Gynaecomastia is male chest or breast enlargement. There is an excess of glandular breast tissue and/or fatty tissue on one or both sides of the chest. Whilst frequently no medical cause is behind this, some gynaecomastia can be due to excess weight, some medications, anabolic steroid use, some recreational drugs, testicular and pituitary tumours.
Reduction of excess male breast tissue usually via a discrete incision under the nipple. Both fatty and glandular excess tissue are reduced, and the chest is reshaped
Anaesthetic
Usually GA, mild cases can be done under LA
Procedure Length
1 to 3 hours depending on the exact surgery
Facility Stay
Day case
Available in house
Yes
Downtime
4 to 6 weeks for full restrictions to be lifted
Cost
£300 for one or £750 for a course of 3
Anaesthetic
Usually GA, mild cases can be done under LA
Procedure Length
1 to 3 hours depending on the exact surgery
Facility Stay
Day case
Available in house
Yes
Downtime
4 to 6 weeks for full restrictions to be lifted
Cost
£7,800
Surgery usually takes between two and three hours.
For a Gynaecomastia , it takes 4-6 weeks to recover, but no exercise is recommended for 6 weeks after surgery. Most people are able to return to light duties at work at 2-weeks, but if you can take longer off work, it is helpful.
Reduction of excess gynaecomastia which can improve physical comfort if the gynaecomastia is tender and has immense psychological and quality of life benefits for those who suffer from it such as no longer avoiding or being self-conscious when exercising or at the beach, being able to wear lighter clothing e.g. during the summer without embarrassment.
Gynaecomastia reduction surgery has very high patient satisfaction rating.
