Who is a good candidate for Gynaecomastia surgery?

The ideal candidate for male breast reduction is someone who is considered to have:

Excessive skin or fatty breast tissue.
Puffy nipple areola complexes
Overall good health
Realistic expectations

What causes Gynaecomastia?

Male breast enlargement may be a result of:

Puberty
Ageing
Obesity
Disease
Prescription medications
Illegal drugs such as anabolic steroids

Recovery from a Gynaecomastia surgery

Recovery varies from patient to patient. Rather than pain, most patients describe the sensation as discomfort or mild aches that are generally controlled with over-the-counter pain medication.

After the procedure, patients will require a dressing change at one week and two-week intervals. We provide Out of Town Patients with a letter containing detailed dressing change instructions to give to their GP if you cannot attend dressing change appointments at the Brisbane clinic.

Most patients should expect to take around one to two weeks off work. Patients with office jobs can usually return to work after one week; however, more physically demanding jobs may require a longer recovery period. Patients can usually return to their normal activities, including gym exercises, by six weeks.

Patients may experience swelling and there may be bruising after the procedure. Major swelling usually subsides by about three months and the results are usually noticeable at around the one-year mark. A compression garment will need to be worn continuously for six weeks after surgery.

We will schedule postoperative appointments throughout the following year. These appointments can be conducted via our Virtual Waiting Room or in person at our Brisbane clinic.

SURGERY TIME

2 hours

HOSPITAL STAY

Day surgery

ANAESTHETIC

General

DRESSING CHANGE

Weeks 1 and 2

TIME OFF WORK

1 – 2 weeks

EXERCISE

None for 6 weeks

GARMENT

Worn for 6 weeks

FULL RECOVERY

1 year

Scarring from Gynaecomastia surgery

Scarring usually depends on the extent of tissue removed. Incisions are placed with the aim of discreetly minimising scar visibility. Although chest hair will usually cover the small incisions, most scarring should fade over time with appropriate postoperative care.

Please visit Scarring After Surgery for more information.

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General Pre & post-operative Instructions

Recovery, Risk, Revisions and Complications

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How old do I have to be to undergo gynaecomastia surgery?

Gynaecomastia surgery can usually be performed on patients over 18 years old. It is ideal to wait until the breasts are fully developed to assist in preventing future secondary procedures to remove further breast tissue. At Inígo Cosmetic we do not perform surgery on anyone under the age of 18.

Will my gynaecomastia return?

Glandular tissue may sometimes reform and it may be beneficial to review the underlying cause of gynaecomastia.

Can’t I just diet and workout?

Surgery is usually considered the optimal treatment for gynaecomastia.

How much does male breast reduction cost?

The cost of your male breast reduction can be broken down into three main components: the doctor’s fee charged by our surgeons, anaesthetist fees and hospital fees. At Inigo Cosmetic, we customise our surgeries to each patient. To receive a detailed cost breakdown, please get in touch to book a consultation with Dr Ian Chinsee.