Generally referred to as 'man boobs', gynaecomastia is a relatively common male condition where there
is excessive development of breast tissue and in some cases, accumulation of fat.
Procedure
Surgery: 1 -1.5 hours
Downtime: ~ 7 days
Post Surgery: Compression vest for 4 weeks.
There are numerous causes including hormonal imbalance, medications, recreational drugs and obesity.
While gynaecomastia is a benign condition it can be the source of social misery and embarrassment for the sufferer.
Treatment involves surgical removal of the breast and fatty tissue.
In a large number of male patients, the condition can be treated with the use of ultrasound assisted liposuction alone which involves a short recovery period and minimal downtime.
Some patients will need a combination of liposuction and removal of the excess breast glands via a half moon shape incision which is well concealed around the areola (dark skin surrounding the nipple).