What Is Gynaecomastia?
Gynaecomastia is an excessive enlargement of the male breast and may be present in one breast (unilaterally) or in both breasts (bilaterally).
What Are The Causes of Gynaecomastia?
Gynaecomastia is common in men of any age and may develop as a result of:
- Hormonal changes
- Weight gain
- Hereditary conditions
- Disease, such as liver disease
- Certain medication
- Use of non-prescription or recreational drugs, including anabolic steroids and marijuana
Do I Really Need Surgery?
Generally, gynecomastia isn’t a serious problem. Gynecomastia may go away on its own. If it persists, medication can help. Sometimes surgery is an option either with Liposuction to remove the fat or the removal of breast gland tissue using an ‘crescent incision’ around the areola.
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DR CHARLOTTE YING
Dr Charlotte Ying is a fully qualified, Australian-trained cosmetic surgery practitioner who graduated from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland with Honours degrees in Medicine, Surgery and Obstetrics. After completing her internship in Dublin, she relocated to Australia to further her career.
From $7,190
Includes surgical fee, anaesthetic fee, post-operative compression garment, post-operative recovery pack, and follow-up appointments for up to 1 year. All patients get complimentary PEMF treatments for bruising.
Additional cost include hospital fee.
Our team will provide you with an itemised total cost at your initial consultation, after Dr Charlotte Ying has reviewed and discussed your options with you.
What to expect after gynaecomastia surgery?
- Gynaecomastia is usually done as a day case under general anaesthetic. Most patients can go home the same day with a support person.
- There may or may not be drains inserted to minimise swelling.
- When you wake up after the operation you should have minimal pain as local anaesthetic will have been administered into the area. The anaesthetic lasts for about 6-12 hours.
- Pain/discomfort varies considerably from person to person. Medication to relieve pain will be prescribed.
- You will need to wear a compression garment for 4-6 weeks after surgery.
- There will be swelling and bruising after liposuction surgery. This will gradually subside with the help of bruising treatments, garment compression, and lymphatic drainage massages.
- Most patients return to work after 7-10 days, depending on the amount removed, and nature of work.
- No exercising for at least 2-4 weeks.
Possible risks and complications:
All surgeries carry risk. Although uncommon, it is important that all patients understand the possible risks and complications associated with gynaecomastia surgery. These will be discussed in detail with you during your consultation with Dr Ying, and include, but are not limited to:
Bruising, swelling, pain, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, asymmetrical results, irregular contours, seroma, skin loss, skin tethering, skin loosening, haematoma, bleeding, wrinkling, dimpling, infection, changes in sensation, poor scarring, nerve damage, fat embolism syndrome, local anaesthetic toxicity, wound breakdown, allergic reactions, stroke and/or heart attack, and atelectasis.
PLEASE NOTE
Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.
