Gynecomastia Surgery | Gynaecomastia Treatment

Sometimes men develop excess fat or breast tissue on their chests.  This condition, called gynecomastia, can cause distress and embarrassment. Fortunately, under most circumstances, quite good results for breast reduction in men is possible, and at a cost that is affordable for most people.

The following is a general Q&A about how the gynecomastia surgery procedure is performed in our clinic.  Some illustrative before and after photos of male breast surgery performed on patients from our clinic are shown below.  For other questions you may have, do get in touch with us at our London UK clinic, using our contact form to the right, or by calling on 0207 099 2270.

What are the causes of gynecomastia?

Gynecomastia causes can be related to disorders of the endocrine system, the side effects of certain drugs, or can be of congenital origin.

Is there a cure for gynecomastia?

Whatever the causes, treatment of gynecomastia is done through a combination of fat removal, gland tissue reduction, and skin tightening.  Our clinic uses Vaser liposuction, an ultrasonic assisted fat removal technology that eliminates excess breast fat, and sculpts and tightens the chest skin and underlying muscle.  When necessary, excess gland tissue is excised by the surgeon, and skin tightening treatments are also applied.

What should I expect after my procedure?

Gynecomastia surgery is a low-impact procedure performed under local anaesthetic, typically requiring only a couple of hours.  The patient can return home after the surgery, and often resume normal activities the next day.  Swelling after a gynecomastia treatment subsides after a few weeks, and after a few months, there is normally no noticeable scarring.

How much does treatment for gynecomastia cost?

The cost of gynecomastia surgery depends on the amount of fat and tissue to be removed.  Prices for the procedure in our clinic start at £2100.  The exact cost is determined during a free consultation with your doctor who will carefully explain what results can be expected from the operation, and ensure that the procedure is appropriate for you.

Is a gynecomastia surgery painful?

Most patients undergo a gynecomastia treatment with little or no discomfort with only a local anaesthetic, and when needed, additional sedation can be offered for patients particularly sensitive to pain.

Surgery risks

As a medical procedure, breast reduction for men is quite safe.  Using only local anaesthetic, the risks associated with general anaesthesia are eliminated.  In addition, as only small incisions are made, the risk of infection is small, and in our clinic, each patient is automatically given a dose of antibiotics to take before leaving.  This combined with post-surgical follow-ups ensure that recovery is carefully monitored, and that risks are minimized.

Male breast surgery results from our clinic

Over the last few years, our London clinic has performed several hundred procedures for breast reduction in men.  To get an idea of the effectiveness of Vaser liposuction treatment of gynecomastia, we present a few before and after photos of patients from our clinic.  If you are interested in learning more about whether gynecomastia surgery is right for you feel free to get in touch using the contact form found at top of this page, or call us on 0207 099 2270.