Gynaecomastia Surgery | Dr Dheeraj Bhar, Cosmetic & Aesthetic Surgeon, London

A male breast reduction is the most effective known treatment for gynecomastia, or enlarged male breasts. This cosmetic surgery procedure removes excess fat and glandular tissue to restore a flatter, firmer and more masculine contour to the chest.

Is Gynaecomastia Surgery For You?

Due to genetics, use of certain medications, or other unspecified reasons, some men develop the appearance of enlarged breasts.

It is estimated that up to 50% of men experience some degree of gynecomastia during their lifetime.

Gynecomastia can present at any age, and male breast reduction can be performed safely and successfully on teenagers and adult men alike.

While losing weight can help reduce the appearance of male breasts for some men, often times there is excess glandular tissue as well, causing even very lean patients to notice enlarged breasts.

Currently, male breast reduction is the only consistently effective treatment for gynecomastia that has long lasting, if not permanent, results. Following this surgery, patients commonly say they feel comfortable going shirtless for the first time in years, and report an enhanced sense of self-confidence.

If you are uncomfortable or self-conscious about the appearance of your chest, or if you find yourself avoiding certain activities because you are afraid to show your chest, male breast reduction is an option to consider. The procedure offers dramatic, near immediate improvements with minimal scarring.

Today, cosmetic surgeons are able to treat a growing number of gynecomastia patients using liposuction. This is due in part to advances in liposuction technology, which have resulted in a wider selection of less invasive techniques.

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What to Expect

The procedure for treating gynecomastia with liposuction is typically performed using local anesthesia with sedation or general anesthesia, and involves a small incision on each side of the chest.

Depending on your needs, incisions may be located along a portion of the edge of the areola or within the armpit.

Through these incisions, your cosmetic surgeon will remove excess fat and/or glandular tissue, at the same time sculpting a new chest contour that looks natural to your body.

The recovery process following liposuction is typically quite tolerable.

It is common for patients to experience soreness and some swelling.

Patients are often given a compression garment to wear for the first few weeks after surgery; this helps to minimize swelling and offers support to the healing tissues.

While vigorous exercise is typically off-limits for about 3 weeks, many men return to work or school within several days after their procedures.

However, it is important to understand that everyone heals at a unique pace.

Harley Street Surgery of London has been on the forefront of medical and surgical innovation. We continuously offer patients the most cutting edge techniques in medical treatment. If you would like to learn more about how you could benefit from this treatment, please contact our office for a private consultation appointment.