Male Breast Reduction

Men who develop female breast are frequently stigmatized and understandably self-conscious about their appearance. Modifications in their daily routine and clothing choices to disguise the appearance is cause for endless frustration.

Gynaecomastia corrective surgery is liberating and is one of the most rewarding procedures I perform. The condition is surprisingly common. In most cases the cause is idiopathic and unrelated to any underlying disorder, but can be associated with medications, drug and substance abuse.

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Gynaecomastia corrective surgery is liberating and is one of the most rewarding procedures I perform.

Gynaecomastia corrective surgery is liberating and is one of the most rewarding procedures I perform.

  • Wonderful to be in such professional hands

    Wonderful to be in such professional hands

    Dear Lynne, Dr Stuart Geldenhuys and Karen Thank you so much for everything you have done for me, it is wonderful to be in such professional hands.

    Dear Lynne, Dr Stuart Geldenhuys and Karen Thank you so much for everything you have done for me, it is wonderful to be in such professional hands.

  • You gave me the courage to change

    You gave me the courage to change

    Dear Dr G. You gave me the courage to change. Thank you.

    Dear Dr G. You gave me the courage to change. Thank you.

  • A life-changing procedure

    A life-changing procedure

    Only a small note to tell you how pleased I am to leave this important life-changing procedure of mine in your expert, capable, caring and trusting hands.

    Only a small note to tell you how pleased I am to leave this important life-changing procedure of mine in your expert, capable, caring and trusting hands.

    FAQ

    • Can gynaecomastia recur after surgery?

      Surgery involves removal of almost all gynaecomastia tissue. A small disc of tissue remains behind the areolar to prevent an indented nipple. Stimulation by drugs may rarely cause enlargement of residual tissue.

      Surgery involves removal of almost all gynaecomastia tissue. A small disc of tissue remains behind the areolar to prevent an indented nipple. Stimulation by drugs may rarely cause enlargement of residual tissue.

    • How long until I can resume normal exercise?

      No exercise is permitted for the first 3 weeks. Light exercise commences at 3 weeks. In most cases normal activity is resumed between 6-8 weeks.

      No exercise is permitted for the first 3 weeks. Light exercise commences at 3 weeks. In most cases normal activity is resumed between 6-8 weeks.

    • What is the cause of gynaecomastia?

      In most cases the cause is unknown and notably unrelated to an underlying disorder.

      On occasion gynaecomastia may develop after taking certain medications, drug abuse or more rarely be associated with a medical condition. This may warrant further investigation.

      In most cases the cause is unknown and notably unrelated to an underlying disorder.

      On occasion gynaecomastia may develop after taking certain medications, drug abuse or more rarely be associated with a medical condition. This may warrant further investigation.