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Male breast reduction or gynaecomastia surgery is a procedure which treats men with enlarged breasts. Gynecomastia (more commonly known as moobs or man-boobs) is a medical term meaning male breast enlargement. In the majority of cases, there is no known cause and, although rarely talked about, it is a common condition. For men who feel self-conscious about their appearance, male breast reduction surgery can be helpful. The procedure removes tissue from the breasts and, in extreme cases, excess skin.
Book A Free Online Mini-ConsultationGynaecomastia is a medical condition that results in abnormally sized breasts in men and boys. Gynaecomastia is most commonly found in teenage boys and older men. Most teenage boys experience some degree of breast enlargement affecting one or both breasts. However, by early adulthood less than 10% have a residual problem. This incidence rises with age, reaching approximately 30% (1 in 3) in older men. The symptoms of gynaecomastia range from a small amount of firm tissue behind the nipples to full, prominent breasts which can, in some cases, affect either one or both breasts.
Oestrogen, the hormone responsible for the growth of the breasts, is naturally produced in small quantities by all men. Testosterone, the male sex hormone, limits the effects of oestrogen on breast growth. However, if a hormone imbalance is present, this can lead to the breast tissue growing.
There are a wide range of potential causes that lead to men or boys deveoping gynaecomastia including hormone changes during puberty, obesity, overconsumption of alcohol, certain medicines and anabolic steroids. Kat & Co can help to reduce the effects of gynaecomastia with male breast reduction surgery in Birmingham.
Just like the rest of our procedures at Kat & Co, gynaecomastia surgery can be performed under Twilight Anaesthesia. Due to the nature of the sedative drugs given, you wake up quicker and with little of the side effects of a general anaesthetic. At your consultation, your surgeon will explore possible causes for the enlargement, assess the nature of the problem and decide with you the type of surgery and the type of anaesthesia.
Typically, male breast reduction surgery involves making a small cut below the nipples and removing the excess breast tissue from below. If a large amount of excess breast tissue and fat is present, you may need additional liposuction to suck out the extra fat. This involves sucking out the tissue through a small tube. If the main cause of male breast enlargement is excess breast tissue, it may need to be excised with a scalpel. This will leave a scar, usually around the nipple edge. This excision can be performed alone or in conjunction with liposuction. Major reductions that involve the removal of a significant amount of tissue and skin may require larger incisions that result in more obvious scars.
1.5 hours
Twilight Sedation
Daycase (no overnight stay)
3 - 7 days
Bruising, swelling, temporary numbness
Infection, bad scarring, asymmetry, bleeding, permanent numbness, nipple areola loss, seroma
1 week and 3 months (after surgery)
1 - 2 weeks
2 weeks post-op - walking, 4 weeks post-op - jogging, 6 weeks post-op - everything
12 weeks until final result. Scars continue to improve over 18 months
Every cosmetic surgery procedure has associated risks including excessive bleeding, an allergic reaction to the anaesthetic, infection or deep vein thrombosis.
Gynaecomastia surgery can also result in specific complications, including:
These risks will be discussed thoroughly with you in your consultation, and you will be given the opportunity to ask any questions you may have.
Male Breast Reduction (Gynaecomastia Surgery)
From £7077
If you are a prospective patient, please download the informed consent form below. This includes information about the treatment, potential risks and contraindications.
