Gynaecomastia Surgery

Surgery for gynaecomastia aims to remove excess breast tissue, fat and skin from the male breast.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are the causes of excess male breast tissue?

  There are numerous causes of excess male breast tissue. In a large number of cases, no cause is found. A full screen is performed to exclude any of the underlying causes. If a cause is found this is obviously treated before any surgery is performed.
  

• What are the complications of the procedure?

  The risks will be discussed with you in detail before you consent to the operation. The risks can be broken down into general risks associated with any operation, and those specific to gynaecomastia surgery.
  
  General operative risks include anaesthetic complications, bruising, bleeding, infection, wound breakdown and abnormal scarring.
  
  Specific complications include: changes in sensation of the nipple and breast skin, asymmetry, over and under-resection, contour irregularities, loose skin and skin, fat or nipple necrosis (loss).
  

• What are the costs involved?

  • Dr Belt’s surgical fee
  • Assistant’s fee
  • Theatre fee / day bed, and overnight bed if not a day case
  • Specialist anaesthetists fee
  • Costs of compression garment
    

  Rebates are available through both Medicare and Private Health Funds.
  
  Please contact Dr. Belt’s rooms and his staff can answer any questions you may have. A personalised quote and information can be sent to you regarding your procedure.

• What does the surgery involve?

  If the excess is mainly due to excess fat, a reduction is possible with liposuction alone. This technique relies on good skin tone to contract and take up the excess once the fat is removed.
  
  Dense fibrous tissue may require an open procedure. These techniques can be discussed with Dr. Belt personally.
  

• What happens after the operation?

  This surgery can performed as a day case procedure. Drains are not normally used. You will be given a prescription for strong painkillers upon discharge from the hospital. You will be advised to wear a compression garment for the first six weeks (day and night). I recommend that you plan a very quiet week immediately after your surgery and avoid driving for 2 weeks and vigorous exercise for 6 weeks.
  
  The stitches are dissolvable and therefore don’t need removing. You will be seen regularly after the operation at one week, two weeks, six weeks and six and 12 months.
  

Gynaecomastia Surgery Cases

• Case 1

  •  Open excision technique employed

• Case 2

  • Liposuction performed to left and right side
  • Open excision and reduction of nipple areolar complex performed on right side.

• Case 3

  •  Liposuction only performed

• Case 4

  •  Bilateral open excision technique employed

• Case 5

   

• Case 6

  •  Liposuction only performed.

• Case 7

  •  Liposuction only performed.

• Case 8

  • Liposuction performed to left and right side