Purpose of Male Chest Reduction
is to remove the fatty tissue under a general anaesthetic. Small incisions are then made around the nipple and at other sites in the chest. A small metal tube (cannula) is used to suck out the fatty tissue. If necessary glandular tissue is also removed through incisions at the border of the nipple. The incisions are then sutured to give a flatter, firmer and better-contoured chest. Any stitches will be of the dissolving type and so do not need to be removed.
Male chest reduction procedure
The surgery will take up to 1-3 hours depending on the individual patient. Most patients can go home/hotel on the day of the surgery, however some will stay in our Clinic for a couple of days.
Anaesthesia
General or light sleep Anaesthesia
Clinical stay
1 day
Recovery
Back to work: 7-10 days
More Strenuous Activities: 2-3 weeks
Bruising & Swelling: up to 3-6 months
More information:
Male chest reduction - post operative recommendations
Male chest reduction - resources
