INFORMATION FOR PATIENTS UNDERGOING GYNAECOMASTIA
There are two types of gynaecomastia that I treat.
Firstly, the glandular type that is most commonly seen in younger men/teenagers where there is actual enlargement and prominence of the male breast gland. This type requires excisional surgery to cut out the firm glandular tissue.
This operation is done under general anaesthetic as a day case in hospital and may be covered by health insurance. Surgical drains are used and these stay in for 2 - 3 days. The cut is made around the lower edge of the nipple and dissolving stitches are used. The scars generally heal very well.
The other type of gynaecomastia is the fatty variety seen in older men or men who are overweight. Often there will be a combination of both glandular enlargement and fatty tissue. The fatty tissue is amenable to removal by liposuction. A combination of conventional suction and ultrasonic liposuction is used which cavitates and liquefies the fat. If firm glandular tissue persists then this can be cut out at the same operation. For straightforward liposuction drains are not necessary. The patient wears a pressure garment (Lycra vest) for several weeks.
There is bruising, swelling and pain with both procedures. Recovery varies but generally you would need about 7 - 12 days to recover. Liposuction results are most evident after about three months as it takes time for the skin to contract and the fat layer to settle.
PLASTIC SURGERY COST ESTIMATES
The costs of this operation can vary depending on individual requirements.
Please contact me directly for an accurate cost.
