Male Breast Reduction

DESCRIPTION

Male breast reduction, also know as gynaecomastia surgery, involves the surgical removal of unwanted fatty and glandular tissue from the male chest. As with all body contouring surgery, the aim of the surgical intervention is to leave the chest with a normal shape and in proportion to the rest of the body.

Results

Although an initial result is immediately obvious at the completion of surgery, the final result is often not seen for at least 10 weeks after the surgery. As efficient as the fat removal systems are, there is always a degree of damage to fat cells left behind at the completion of the surgery. A percentage of these fat cells may recover from the surgical insult; however, others will not. It is these fat cells which go on to die which help to cause the post-operative swelling evident after liposuction. Once your body clears the fatty debris, the inflammation can subside and the final result becomes more evident. Meanwhile, the skin is shrinking and there is an increase in fibrous tissue under the skin caused by the surgery, both of which add to the final result.

You can expect to see a significant change in the contour of the areas which had been operated on, limited only by the fact that only fat can be removed – muscle, bone and skin are not re-fashioned as part of this procedure. You can expect to have, after the operation, approximately the same degree of skin waviness and dimpling as what you had before the operation. The small stab-like incisions will go onto heal using exactly the same process as any other cut you have ever had. Initially the scar will be red and, eventually, it will pass through a series of stages before becoming pale and inconspicuous. This process may take months.

Benefits of the Surgery

By restoring a more masculine shape and appearance to the chest, and also restoring harmony in the body proportions, most patients who undergo gynaecomastia surgery find an increase in their confidence and self esteem. The procedure eliminates self consciousness and embarrassment associated with physical activities requiring bodily exposure or tight fitting shirts.