Gynecomastia Surgery (Male Breast Reduction)

Gynecomastia — the development of enlarged breast tissue in men — can result from hormonal factors, certain medications, or fatty deposition associated with being overweight. Where the condition persists despite weight loss and exercise, surgical correction is the definitive treatment. At GISANT the procedure costs CZK 35,000 and is tailored to the makeup of the enlargement.

When the breast enlargement is predominantly glandular, the surgeon excises the firm breast tissue through a peri-areolar incision placed at the lower border of the areola, where the resulting scar is well concealed. When a significant fatty component is present — common in cases associated with overall weight — liposuction is combined with the excision to refine the chest contour and feather the edges into the surrounding tissue for a smooth, natural…

Patients stay one night after surgery. An elastic compression dressing or vest is worn for the first four to five days to control swelling and support the chest as it heals, and stitches are removed between days seven and ten. Bruising and swelling settle over the following weeks, with the final contour emerging as residual swelling resolves. A return to strenuous activity and sport is staged over the recovery period as guided by the surgeon.