Gynaecomastia (Male Breast Reduction)
CANDIDATES (MALE)
Adolescents and men with enlarged breasts. The degree of augmentation varies according to the problem and can be formed by glandular and fatty tissue.
OBJECTIVE
Reduce enlarged, female-like breasts cutting out the excess glandular tissue through a small areolar incision and aspirating the excess fat through liposuction.
OPERATING TIME
1 hour to one and half hour
ANESTHESIA
Local with sedation
IN/OUT PATIENT
Usually out patient.
Bruising, swelling, numbness, soreness, temporary pain.
Back to work: 3 to 7 days. Strenuous activity: 2 to 3 weeks. Exercising: one month. Swelling and bruising: 3 to 6 months.
Fluid accumulation, infection, asymmetry. Pigmentation changes (may become permanent if exposed to sun). In cases where there is too much excess tissue there might be the need for a second procedure to remove more tissue after the skin has retracted.
Permanent removes excess breast fat, glandular tissue and skin to achieve a breast size in proportion with your body and to alleviate the discomfort associated with overly large breasts.