MALE BREAST PROCEDURE
The Purpose
The medical term for "man breasts" or "man boobs" is gynaecomastia - an excess of natural breast tissue or of fat deposits, or a combination of both. It is a very common and distressing condition that has been treated by plastic surgeons for many years. Some cases of gynaecomastia may simply improve with age, especially for males peaking in their pubescent years.
If the condition is caused by being overweight, then we strongly recommend a supervised diet and fitness programme as the best initial treatment. When gynaesomastia is due to excess fat, it can be effectively treated with liposuction with the added bonus of minimal scarring. However, if there is more fibrous breast tissue, then conventional surgery will be needed.
The aim in every case is to give you a flat chest profile, one of which lets you wear clothing of your choice and partake in activities without the stress of embarrassment.
The Procedure
If liposuction is the preferred treatment, it will usually be performed under general anaesthetic. This process will involve making two tiny incisions hidden at the edge of the areolar margin, where the excess fat is removed and chest shape sculptured.
However, if there is a gritty lump of breast tissue below the nipple, then liposuction is best combined with direct excision of the tissue mound through a small incision hidden along the edge of the areola.
In the rare instance where there is sagging skin present, a skin removal and tightening procedure may also be needed.
These two procedures are also performed under a general anaesthetic, taking about an hour and a half for each one to be completed.
The Follow up
As normally anticipated, mild discomfort after your surgery will commence, but this will improve and is easily treated with painkillers. Activities such as lifting will tend to make symptoms worse.
You will normally be allowed home the day after surgery and we will arrange follow up appointments on a weekly basis with our specialist nurses, where you will then see your dedicated specialist after approx. six weeks.
How much time you need off work will vary between individuals - often it can be up to 2 weeks. This really depends on what you do and the precise nature of your treatment.
The medical term for "man breasts" or "man boobs" is gynaecomastia - an excess of natural breast tissue or of fat deposits, or a combination of both. It is a very common and distressing condition that has been treated by plastic surgeons for many years. Some cases of gynaecomastia may simply improve with age, especially for males peaking in their pubescent years.
If the condition is caused by being overweight, then we strongly recommend a supervised diet and fitness programme as the best initial treatment. When gynaesomastia is due to excess fat, it can be effectively treated with liposuction with the added bonus of minimal scarring. However, if there is more fibrous breast tissue, then conventional surgery will be needed.
The aim in every case is to give you a flat chest profile, one of which lets you wear clothing of your choice and partake in activities without the stress of embarrassment.
The Procedure
If liposuction is the preferred treatment, it will usually be performed under general anaesthetic. This process will involve making two tiny incisions hidden at the edge of the areolar margin, where the excess fat is removed and chest shape sculptured.
However, if there is a gritty lump of breast tissue below the nipple, then liposuction is best combined with direct excision of the tissue mound through a small incision hidden along the edge of the areola.
In the rare instance where there is sagging skin present, a skin removal and tightening procedure may also be needed.
These two procedures are also performed under a general anaesthetic, taking about an hour and a half for each one to be completed.
The Follow up
As normally anticipated, mild discomfort after your surgery will commence, but this will improve and is easily treated with painkillers. Activities such as lifting will tend to make symptoms worse.
You will normally be allowed home the day after surgery and we will arrange follow up appointments on a weekly basis with our specialist nurses, where you will then see your dedicated specialist after approx. six weeks.
How much time you need off work will vary between individuals - often it can be up to 2 weeks. This really depends on what you do and the precise nature of your treatment.