My 'breasts' are embarrassing me
Adrian, 33, Engineer, Chester
My gynecomastia is really embarrassing, under my clothes or shirtless. I want to get rid of this feminized appearance of my chest.
GYNECOMASTIA SURGERY MALE BREAST REDUCTION
In most cases, gynecomastia regresses on its own. When gynecomastia is caused by an underlying condition, treating the condition will most likely lead to an improvement. Certain medications can also cause gynecomastia, your doctor might change or stop your prescription to see an improvement.
WHO IS IT FOR
Gynecomastia is frequent in teenagers, doctors usually monitor its progression every 3 to 6 months to see if it regresses on its own, which it usually without treatment in less than 2 years. If gynecomastia doesn’t regress or if it causes pain, treatment might be necessary.
THE PROCEDURE
Surgical technique
If breast growth remains unchanged after the initial treatment or after the period of observation, surgery can treat it. Surgeons can use 2 methods to carry out male breast reduction :
- Liposuction. This method removes fat from the breasts without altering the glandular tissues.
- Tissue excision. Glandular tissue excess is manually removed by the surgeon.
Hospitalization
Gynecomastia surgery patients stay 1 night at the clinic under observation.
Anesthesia
The procedure is carried out with the patient under general anesthesia.
Risks
Read the information sheet about gynecomastia surgery.
Recovery
Swelling and bruising are normal after surgery. Bruising can range from mild to severe an sometimes extend to the torso and the abdomen. Bruising starts to subside after 3 to 4 days and disappears entirely after 3 to 4 weeks. Sun exposure of the torso must be avoided during the recovery.
LENGTH OF STAY
Patients requesting gynecomastia surgery usually stay 5 nights and 6 days in Tunisia.
POST-OPERATIVE FOLLOW-UP
After spending 1 night at the clinic, patients can return to their hotel, postoperative care will be provided there. A follow-up visit is scheduled with the surgeon before the patient’s departure.
PRICE
Our all-inclusive package including gynecomastia surgery costs 2300 euros. Our offer covers every expenses inherent to the surgery and hotel stay.