Facts on Male Breast Reduction (Gynecomastia) Surgery

What is Gynecomastia?

Gynecomastia is the enlargement of the breast tissue inside the breast glands. One or both breasts can be affected and a rubbery or firm mound of tissue that sits behind the nipple is usually felt.

What can cause gynecomastia?

In most cases gynecomastia is caused by an imbalance between testosterone and oestrogen in the body. Oestrogen causes breast tissue to grow and men usually have a larger amount of testosterone in their bodies which stops the breast tissue from growing.
In other gynecomastia cases it may come down to extra body weight causing the larger appearance of the chest – in this circumstance it is important to rule out that it is not Pseudogynecomastia which is fat accumulation in the chest. You can find out more about the differences between gynecomastia and pseudogynecomastia here.

Puberty is another cause of gynecomastia as this is a time where hormone levels can vary. If this is the cause it is likely that as the boy reaches adulthood the hormone levels become more stable and the chest size will decrease.

Opposite to puberty, gynecomastia can also be caused by ageing. As men get older they produce less testosterone and this change in hormone levels again cause breast tissue growth. In some rare cases gynecomastia can be caused by certain medications, illegal drugs, excessive alcohol and health abnormalities.

What can be done about Gynecomastia?

If you are worried about breast tissue growth then it may be worth visiting your GP who can go through your health and medication history and initially rule out any underlying causes. You may be given medication to adjust your hormone imbalance.

Here at The Private Clinic we have a variety of different surgical options for male chest reduction;

• Micro Liposuction – Micro liposuction is a great treatment for smaller cases of gynecomastia. It uses a smaller cannula to remove the fat and is performed under local anaesthetic or sedation if required.
• Vaser Liposuction – Vaser liposuction is a walk-in walk-out procedure that is ideal for the standard case of gynecomastia and is very effective at male chest reduction. The procedure again is performed under local anaesthetic or sedation if required. If you prefer a more athletic appearance then we also offer VASER High Definition which is great at creating a more sculpted chest.
• Surgical Liposuction – If you have a larger amount of fat to be removed then you will most likely be offered surgical liposuction. This is performed under local anaesthetic and may require a hospital stay.

How much is male breast reduction?

Male chest reduction on average is around £6,900 but this will vary depending on the type of procedure being performed. During a consultation with your surgeon they will be able to assess your suitability for treatment and give you a more accurate quote based on the treatment or technique recommended.

Male Chest Reduction at The Private Clinic

We are the UK’s leading non-invasive cosmetic group and have some of the most experienced gynecomastia surgeons in the country working with us. For over 40 years we have successfully treated thousands of patients.

By coming to us for your male chest reduction procedure, we will look after you to make your journey an exciting one.

• No hidden costs.
• Committed patient care before, during and long after every procedure.
• Dedicated Patient Coordinator, who you can call as much as you need, throughout your Private Clinic journey.
• We have industry-leading, highly experienced doctors and surgeons.
• Our aftercare promise – you can call, email and visit us to discuss how we tailor-make each procedure and offer ethical and professional aftercare for every patient.
• We are contactable 24/7, 365 days a year
• We are competitively priced for the expertise and professionalism we provide every patient.
• Read our extensive FAQs
• View our male chest reduction before and after gallery results
• Find out more information about gynecomastia in our male chest reduction blogs
• We offer consultations with our specialist Male Breast Reduction plastic surgeons nationwide, in Birmingham, London, Manchester, Leeds and Northampton.

Male Chest Reduction Surgeons

• • Mr Michael Mouzakis, M.D., MSc, GMC Number: 7237640
  • Mr Giuseppe Di Taranto, MD, GMC Number: 7614248
  • Mr Navid Jallali BSc MB ChB (Hons) MD FRCS (Plast), GMC Number: 4404969
  • Mr Dario Rochira BS, MD, GMC Number: 6130664
  • Mr Maisam Fazel  MA(Cantab) MB BChir MSEd FRCS, GMC Number: 4767420
  • Mr Adel Fattah, FRCS (Plast.) GMC Number: 4764599
  • Mr William Van Niekerk, MB, ChB, MSc, MRCS, FRCS (Plast), FCMI, RAF (qs)
  • Ms Helena Antoniadou, MBBS, MD & Surg (Hons), FRCS (Eng)

To find out more about male breast reduction surgery or book to book a consultation please call 03339209135 or use our male chest reduction online contact form we have clinics across the UK in London Harley Street, Birmingham, Northampton, Leeds and Manchester