How Should I Prepare For Gynaecomastia Surgery?

Deciding to undergo surgery is a significant commitment that requires careful consideration. During your consultation, your surgeon will explain the surgical process in detail, ensuring you are fully informed about the potential risks and limitations. To receive the best possible results, there are several steps you must follow, including: Quitting smoking around 6 weeks before surgery Stop taking anti-inflammatory drugs and herbal supplements Don’t take aspirin We also recommend that you make arrangements for someone to collect you from the clinic after gynaecomastia surgery. You should also take some time off work, typically this will need to be 2 – 4 weeks, depending on how physically demanding it is.

What are the Risks of Gynaecomastia?

At UK Aesthetic, we’re experienced in performing gyno surgery. However, there are some associated risks and potential complications, just as there is for any cosmetic surgery procedure. Common complaints include bruising, swelling and a change in nipple sensation. All possible outcomes will be discussed in great detail during your consultation.

How Much Does Gynaecomastia in Manchester Cost?

This will be quoted during your consultation as the cost of the procedure will be dependent on the amount of tissue that needs to be removed. There are also other considerations that are included in the final fee of the procedure, including surgeon fees, hospital fees and the costs for the anaesthesia. Our team will be able to give you a more accurate cost figure after an initial consultation.

Who Is Not Suitable For Gynaecomastia?

Gynaecomastia may not be suitable for individuals who feel pressured by others to alter their appearance. At UK Aesthetic, patient wellbeing and confident decision-making are our priorities. We ensure every procedure is right for the individual, which means candidates with certain medical conditions or a complex medical history may not be suitable for Gynaecomastia reduction.

What Does Gynaecomastia Reduction Involve?

The Gynaecomastia reduction procedure typically lasts around 1.5 – 2.5 hours, aiming to achieve an improved chest. During the surgery, the surgeon focuses on removing excess glandular tissue and fat, often utilising liposuction or men’s chest reduction techniques. If needed, excess skin removal and repositioning of the nipple may also be performed.

Will My Moobs Grow Back After Surgery?

Men’s chest reduction is considered a permanent solution as the excess fat tissue is completely removed from the patient’s chest area. As a result, it’s highly unlikely that moobs will grow back, although there is potential for new tissue to develop. If you start to see new tissue developing and are concerned about this, get in touch with our specialist team.

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Gynaecomastia in Manchester

Gynaecomastia, also known as male breast reduction surgery, is required when the male body produces more oestrogen compared to the amount of testosterone; it can cause breast tissue to develop more than normal. This can be rather common in newborn babies, young teenagers, and older men.

Our experienced team is focused on men’s chest reduction that looks natural, helping you to restore your confidence. Get in touch with us today to learn more about our gyno surgery.

UK Aesthetic Gynaecomastia Surgery in Manchester

Experience – We have a team of highly experienced ABS, MD, MBChB & FRCS (Plast) qualified Gynaecomastia surgeons with a combined experience of over 40 years.
Fully registered and regulated – All of our surgeons are members of the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS), British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (BAPRAS) and are FRCS (plast) registered surgeons in Manchester.
State of the art facilities – Based at The Alexandra Hospital in Manchester, our practice uses cutting-edge medical technology and equipment, all backed by multi-million-pound investments.
Outstanding level of patient care: All surgeons go above and beyond for our patients, being awarded the iWantGreatCare certificate of excellence for several consecutive years.
Personalised experience – Your goals and safety are our top priorities. We are dedicated to supporting your unique journey with outstanding, personalised care at every stage of the gynecomastia reduction.

What is Male Breast Reduction Surgery?

When an imbalance in sex hormones occurs in a male, it causes their breasts to become abnormally large than what is considered a ‘normal’ size. When the male body produces more oestrogen compared to the amount of testosterone, it can cause males to produce more breast tissue than normal. This can be rather common in newborn babies, young teenagers and older men making it a popular cosmetic surgery for men.

How Is Gynaecomastia Surgery Performed?

There are two ways in which gynaecomastia surgery can be performed to remove the excess tissue around the male breast area.

Liposuction

This is a typical procedure that’s used to generally extract excessive muscle and fat tissue. Fat removal from the chest can be conducted from the sides of your chest, near the areola or in your armpit. During your consultation, the best liposuction option will be discussed, based on the amount of tissue that needs to be removed for the patient’s desired results.

Men’s Chest Reduction

This tends to be a popular option if there is excess breast gland tissue. This will require a combination of treatments such as liposuction, gland removal, excess skin removal and realignment. This is for cases where there is more excess fat in the chest.

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Gynaecomastia Consultations in Manchester

If you are unsure whether male breast reduction surgery is right for you, consider booking an initial consultation with a member of our team. Here, one of our experienced surgeons will walk you through your options and discuss any concerns you may have about gynaecomastia surgery.

Our team consists of award-winning specialists in gynecomastia reduction, so you can rest assured that we take the time to understand your individual goals and provide expert guidance to help you achieve the results you’ve always wanted.

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Gynaecomastia Surgery Aftercare

Heavy lifting and strenuous activity should be avoided for about six weeks after surgery. Light exercises can be performed around two weeks after surgery before going back to your normal routine, once four weeks have passed.

Scarring will also occur after the surgery, and it will fade over time, but this will take several months until you get the final results. To improve scar healing, you can massage the area that’s been operated on once it has healed.

Gynaecomastia FAQs

How Should I Prepare For Gynaecomastia Surgery?
Deciding to undergo surgery is a significant commitment that requires careful consideration. During your consultation, your surgeon will explain the surgical process in detail, ensuring you are fully informed about the potential risks and limitations. To receive the best possible results, there are several steps you must follow, including:
- Quitting smoking around 6 weeks before surgery
- Stop taking anti-inflammatory drugs and herbal supplements
- Don’t take aspirin
We also recommend that you make arrangements for someone to collect you from the clinic after gynaecomastia surgery. You should also take some time off work, typically this will need to be 2 – 4 weeks, depending on how physically demanding it is.
What are the Risks of Gynaecomastia?

At UK Aesthetic, we’re experienced in performing gyno surgery. However, there are some associated risks and potential complications, just as there is for any cosmetic surgery procedure. Common complaints include bruising, swelling and a change in nipple sensation. All possible outcomes will be discussed in great detail during your consultation.
How Much Does Gynaecomastia in Manchester Cost?

This will be quoted during your consultation as the cost of the procedure will be dependent on the amount of tissue that needs to be removed. There are also other considerations that are included in the final fee of the procedure, including surgeon fees, hospital fees and the costs for the anaesthesia. Our team will be able to give you a more accurate cost figure after an initial consultation.
Who Is Not Suitable For Gynaecomastia?

Gynaecomastia may not be suitable for individuals who feel pressured by others to alter their appearance. At UK Aesthetic, patient wellbeing and confident decision-making are our priorities. We ensure every procedure is right for the individual, which means candidates with certain medical conditions or a complex medical history may not be suitable for Gynaecomastia reduction.
What Does Gynaecomastia Reduction Involve?

The Gynaecomastia reduction procedure typically lasts around 1.5 – 2.5 hours, aiming to achieve an improved chest. During the surgery, the surgeon focuses on removing excess glandular tissue and fat, often utilising liposuction or men’s chest reduction techniques. If needed, excess skin removal and repositioning of the nipple may also be performed.
Will My Moobs Grow Back After Surgery?

Men’s chest reduction is considered a permanent solution as the excess fat tissue is completely removed from the patient’s chest area. As a result, it’s highly unlikely that moobs will grow back, although there is potential for new tissue to develop. If you start to see new tissue developing and are concerned about this, get in touch with our specialist team.

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