Gynaecomastia Surgery
Gynaecomastia surgery, or male breast reduction, removes excess breast tissue, fat, and sometimes glandular tissue to create a flatter, more proportional chest. Depending on individual needs, the procedure may involve liposuction, glandular tissue removal, or both.
Preparing for Gynaecomastia Surgery
- Consultation and Assessment: Your medical history will be reviewed, and the severity of your condition assessed. Imaging or blood tests may be recommended to rule out any underlying health problems.
- Pre-Surgery Instructions: You will receive guidelines to help prepare for surgery, such as avoiding certain medications, including blood thinners, stopping smoking and refraining from consuming herbal supplements or alcohol at least a week before the procedure.
- Personalised Treatment Plan: A treatment plan will be created to suit your specific needs, factoring in the cause of the condition and the appropriate surgical technique.
Surgical Techniques for Gynaecomastia
Liposuction
Removes excess fat through small incisions using a thin tube (cannula), with minimal scarring.
Gland Excision
Removes glandular tissue or excess skin, typically through an incision around the areola.
Combination Approach
Uses both liposuction and gland removal to address fat and tissue for a flatter, more balanced chest.
Step-by-Step Procedure for Gynaecomastia Surgery
- Anaesthesia: Anaesthesia is administered, either general or local with sedation, to ensure patient comfort.
- Making the Incisions: For liposuction, small incisions are made to insert the cannula (a thin tube). In gland excision, incisions are placed around the areola. In the combination approach, both types of incisions are used.
- Tissue Removal and Contouring: In liposuction, fat is suctioned out through the cannula. In gland excision, glandular tissue or skin is removed. The combination approach removes both fat and tissue.
- Closure: The incisions are closed with sutures, and a compression garment is applied to help support the new chest contour.
Recovery After Gynaecomastia Surgery
- Immediate Post-Surgery Care: You will be monitored briefly and discharged on the same day. Drains may be placed to prevent fluid build-up.
- Activity Restrictions: Light activities can usually be resumed within 3-5 days. Full recovery may take 4-6 weeks, during which strenuous activities should be avoided.
- Follow-Ups for Healing Progress: Follow-up appointments are scheduled to monitor healing and, if necessary, remove sutures and drains.
- Visible Results and Final Outcome: Most patients notice improved chest appearance as swelling subsides. Final results become apparent over the next few months.
Frequently Asked Questions
The procedure typically takes 1 to 2 hours, depending on the amount of tissue being removed and the technique used. More complex cases, such as those involving both liposuction and gland excision, may take longer.
A compression garment is usually worn for 3 to 6 weeks after surgery. It is usually required full-time at first, then part-time as swelling subsides, depending on your recovery progress and the surgeon’s advice.
Yes, the results are generally permanent, but maintaining a stable weight and avoiding substances that disrupt hormones is necessary to prevent recurrence.
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