What is Gynecomastia?
Gynecomastia is a common condition which results in enlarged male breast tissue. It is the most common male breast disorder and affects between 50 to 65% of boys and men worldwide.
Breast reduction surgery is usually done under general anesthesia.
What is the procedure of Gynecomastia?
The operation involves:
- making a cut around the nipple
- removing excess fatty tissue with a scalpel (surgical knife) or using liposuction to suck it out (a combination of both techniques may be used)
- repositioning the nipples if a lot of tissue needs to be removed
The operation takes about 1.5 hours. You usually need to stay in hospital overnight.
