MALE BREAST REDUCTION (GYNECOMASTIA)

General

Names :

Male Breast Reduction Surgery, Male Breast Surgery.

Technical

Name :

GYNECOMASTIA

Gynecomastia Defined :

Gynecomastia refers to female like breasts condition in a male. Medical conditions can be the cause but largely it is due to hormonal changes and breast growth that occur during the puberty and have become permanent.

Estimated 40% of healthy men population suffer from this.

Gynecomastia Advised To :

·    Normal men having women like breasts are advised this surgery.

·    Men habitually consuming alcoholic beverages in excess or smoking marijuana are not advised this surgery.

Who Can

Treat :

You are advised to look for the following internationally accepted certifications:

In India: M.Ch. (Magister Chirurgiae) or a D.N.B. (Diplomate of the National Board) (Plastic Surgery)

In the US and Canada: M.D. and Board Certified in Plastic Surgery or an FRCSC

In the UK: FRCS (Plastic Surgery)

Other European Nations: M.D. and Specialist in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Additionally:

Plastic surgeons usually complete training / fellowships in their sub-fields of interest at internationally acclaimed centers and you should take care to note if your surgeon mentions these fellowships or training periods along with their Plastic Surgery qualifications. Rest assured, you will then be consulting some of the best of the plastic surgical fraternity. More . . .

Treatment :

Normally the technique of Liposuction (Fat Removal) is used to remove the localized fat deposits from the chest - gynecomastia is the medical term.

Period Of

Treatment :

The surgical procedure requires overnight hospitalization which might be extended to another day.

Post Operative

Treatment :

You will be required to wear an elastic pressure garment for a couple of weeks till the swelling subside.

Facts That You

Should Know:

Men often return to non strenuous activity within two to three weeks of surgery and start returning slowly to their normal routine after four weeks of surgery.

Anyone considering surgery, however, should be aware of both the benefits and the risks and no one else other that the operating surgeon can be a better guide.

The incision is normally made within the rim of the nipple and is not visible. Scars will fade (not disappear) naturally over a period of time.

Men have to completely quit smoking a minimum of two weeks before surgery. This is required for healing and preventing any unwarranted complications.

Before & After Pictorial View :

(Click on Picture For Enlarged View)

Estimated Average Cost Of

Treatment :

For Prices Click on COSTS. Basis Of Valuation Is (INR = Indian Rupee). Costs vary from Hospital to Hospital and Clinic to Clinic, hence Near Real Costs Can Be Arrived at On Case To Case Basis – depending on the specific needs (CUSTOMIZATION) of the individual.

Facilities Available :

We have Listed these under the heading of FACILITIES the cost of availing any of these is in addition to the cost of treatment.

Contact Surgeon/ Consultant :

We are available 24x7x365 (any time & all the time - irrespective of time zones). You may call over phone or drop a mail. Please click CONTACT US.

During your personal consultation the doctor will provide you with more complete information, answer any questions that you may have, and address specific goals and expectations.