Gynecomastia surgery techniques

We have two major techniques.

The first one targets the fat tissue (if the problem is in it) using liposuction. It is a less invasive procedure compared to the second technique which is a more appropriate solution when the enlargement is in the breast’s glands (not only fatty tissue) it is more invasive as it may require the excision of glandular tissue to reduce the size of the breasts.

Before gynecomastia surgery

When you first visit your doctor, you will be examined and your medical, surgical, medication history will be taken. And the doctor will discuss your expectations and make an individual plan for you.

you will have to stop eating after midnight the night before surgery

Some blood tests will be done

You should stop some medication like aspirin and other NSAIDs

You have to stop smoking at least for six weeks as smoking increase complications during surgery

You should stay hydrated to speed the recovery process

You’ll need to take a week off from work and rest

Steps of gynecomastia surgery

Usually, it is done under general anesthesia yet it can be performed under local anesthesia and oral sedation

Then the surgeon will make the incisions after sterilizing the treated area.

If the case requires, the surgeon will remove excess glandular breast tissue through an incision in the margin of the nipple-areolar complex and/or skin excision (in very large male breasts)

In some cases, this isn’t necessary and liposuction is enough where a small incision is made to insert the device that will break apart fat cells and vacuum the fat out.

Then the incisions will be closed and you will be wakened up.

Candidates

• Any man who suffers from enlargement of the breasts causing him discomfort in his own body

• When the other alternative treatment has failed

• who does not have serious diseases and is in a good health

• Non-smoker