Gynaecomastia Treatment
Gynaecomastia, or enlargement of the male breasts, is surprisingly common and affects three main groups of males. The first group consists of teenage males who have excessive glandular breast development due to an aberrant response by breast tissue to changes in hormonal levels at puberty. The second group consists of body builders who either may or may not have taken steroids to enhance their workouts. Commonly a breast button will develop beneath the areola in response to androgenic steroids. Possibly the largest group of men with gynaecomastia consists of the middle-aged, slightly obese male who develops a large fat pad in the breast region which is resistant to diet and exercise.
The Gynaecomastia Treatment Procedure
Depending on the underlying condition, the excess fat and / or glandular breast tissue is either suctioned out via liposuction or cut out. When it is cut out, the incisions are usually well hidden around the areola. For small amounts of fat, our surgeons may perform the gynaecomastia in the office while you are under local anaesthetic, but with larger volumes the surgery is performed at a hospital under general anaesthesia.
Recovery from Gynaecomastia Treatment
Recovery depends on the extent of surgery required to treat gynaecomastia. You should be able to return to work after three to four days, even with the largest reductions.
Gynaecomastia, or enlargement of the male breasts, is surprisingly common and affects three main groups of males. The first group consists of teenage males who have excessive glandular breast development due to an aberrant response by breast tissue to changes in hormonal levels at puberty. The second group consists of body builders who either may or may not have taken steroids to enhance their workouts. Commonly a breast button will develop beneath the areola in response to androgenic steroids. Possibly the largest group of men with gynaecomastia consists of the middle-aged, slightly obese male who develops a large fat pad in the breast region which is resistant to diet and exercise.Depending on the underlying condition, the excess fat and / or glandular breast tissue is either suctioned out via liposuction or cut out. When it is cut out, the incisions are usually well hidden around the areola. For small amounts of fat, our surgeons may perform the gynaecomastia in the office while you are under local anaesthetic, but with larger volumes the surgery is performed at a hospital under general anaesthesia.
Recovery from Gynaecomastia Treatment
Recovery depends on the extent of surgery required to treat gynaecomastia. You should be able to return to work after three to four days, even with the largest reductions.