Male chest reduction
Around half of all adult men suffer from "Man Boobs", making chest reduction surgery the second fastest growing cosmetic procedure for men. Chest reduction surgery is a procedure to reduce the size of male breasts by removing excess fat and glandular tissue from the area.
Enlarged male breasts, known as gynaecomastia, are usually caused by excessive glandular or fatty breast issue and can not be improved by diet or exercise.
Many men choose to have chest reduction surgery because it creates a flatter, firmer and better contoured chest and overall pleasing shape. The results are generally excellent and men are delighted with their improved appearance, better fit in clothes and increased self-esteem.
The procedure
Your surgeon will discuss the most appropriate technique for you but in many cases a small incision is made around the lower part of the nipple for the excess fat and breast tissue to be removed by liposuction. Male chest reduction surgery usually involves a general anaesthetic and an overnight stay in hospital is necessary.
Your recovery
You can generally expect to return to work within a couple of days but your surgeon will advise you. Heavy lifting and strenuous exercise, particularly contact sport, should be avoided for a few weeks.
As with most surgery, some swelling and tenderness may occur and so it can take a few weeks for the final results to be visible. You may need to wear an elasticated support garment initially to help the chest area heal smoothly and produce the best possible results. As the procedure involves such minute incisions scarring is minimal.
