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.
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.
FAQ
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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.
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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.
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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.
Costing
The costings shown below are based on general quotes. For a more specific quote please click the “contact us” button and send us an email request and attach a few pictures if possible. Our quotes always include anaesthesia, the surgical facility and all disposables, routine pre and post-operative consultations, overnight (if required), dressings, garments / bra’s (in the case of breast / body procedures), nasal post-op pack (in the case of rhinoplasty) and initial scar management treatment creams post operatively.
* Please note that any pricing given is approximate and the actual cost will be determined after your examination.
The costings shown below are based on general quotes. For a more specific quote please click the “contact us” button and send us an email request and attach a few pictures if possible. Our quotes always include anaesthesia, the surgical facility and all disposables, routine pre and post-operative consultations, overnight (if required), dressings, garments / bra’s (in the case of breast / body procedures), nasal post-op pack (in the case of rhinoplasty) and initial scar management treatment creams post operatively.
* Please note that any pricing given is approximate and the actual cost will be determined after your examination.
R 45 000 - R 75 000
GYNAECOMASTIA (male breast)