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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 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.
More dense fibrous tissue can be removed with ultrasonic liposuction or
an open procedure. These techniques can be discussed with Dr. Belt personally.
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 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.
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.
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