Gynaecomastia

Gynaecomastia, characterized by enlarged breasts in men, prompts the need for surgical intervention to reduce breast size and achieve a more contoured chest appearance.

Indications

Enlarged breasts in men, known as gynaecomastia, can appear at any stage of life and may stem from various factors including genetics, hormonal changes, hereditary predispositions, obesity, or medication side effects.

Candidates for gynaecomastia surgery typically include healthy individuals without underlying medical conditions that hinder wound healing, non-smokers, men within a relatively normal weight range, and those whose breast development has stabilized. Adolescents may also benefit from gynaecomastia surgery; however, ongoing follow-up procedures may be necessary if breast development persists.

Procedure

Gynaecomastia surgery, often known as male breast reduction, is performed under general anaesthesia. If the additional breast tissue is mostly fatty and there is little skin redundancy, Dr. Shashi will perform liposuction. In cases of extra skin, an incision is made around the nipple to remove breast tissue. Repositioning the nipples may be required to correct sagging. The incisions are precisely placed to reduce visibility. The treatment normally lasts about 2 hours.

Following surgery, dressings are applied to the incisions, and patients are fitted with an elastic support garment to reduce swelling and support the chest contour during the healing process.

Recovery

Most patients may need to stay in the hospital overnight, depending on the length of the procedure. Swelling and bruising are frequent postoperative side effects that can be treated with pain medications recommended by Dr. Shashi. Patients are instructed to wear the support garment constantly for six weeks to maximise healing. Return to work or school is usually possible within a week of surgery, but heavy lifting and strenuous activity should be avoided for six weeks afterward.

As healing progresses, swelling diminishes, and incision lines gradually fade