Gynaecomastia Correction (Male Breast Reduction)

Gynaecomastia correction is surgery that removes the enlarged breast-gland tissue that causes male breasts, restoring a flatter, more masculine chest contour and relieving any associated discomfort. At Dermaestet it is performed under local anaesthesia by the plastic-surgery team, treating one or both sides, with first results visible at the first dressing change and the final effect settling after four to six weeks. It addresses both the aesthetic problem and the painful symptoms that enlarged glandular tissue can cause.

Gynaecomastia is the benign enlargement of the breast glands in men. It is most often linked to being overweight (an increase in overall body volume), but it can also result from a disturbed balance of oestrogens and androgens — the sex hormones — and it commonly appears naturally at certain life stages, in newborns, during puberty and in older age. It may affect one side or both. The condition is not only an aesthetic concern: enlarged glandular tissue can be tender or painful and can significantly affect a man's confidence. Surgical correction removes the excess glandular tissue (and, where appropriate, fat) to restore a flatter, firmer, more masculine chest. At Dermaestet the procedure is described as a reliable removal of gynaecomastia, one- or two-sided, that returns the aesthetic appearance of the chest and removes painful symptoms, performed with minimal pain and maximum effect. The operation takes around 120 minutes and is performed under local anaesthesia by the plastic-surgery team. Through small, discreet incisions the surgeon removes the glandular tissue and refines the chest contour; for fatty enlargement, laser liposuction of the male chest is also offered as a complementary or alternative approach. The clinic notes that results are already visible at the first dressing change, with the final effect arriving after about four to six weeks as swelling settles and the chest contour refines; a compression garment supports healing. The procedure suits men with persistent, true gynaecomastia that has not resolved with weight change or time, particularly where it causes discomfort or affects confidence. Because it is surgery, full medical assessment — including consideration of any hormonal cause — and realistic expectations are discussed at consultation.