Gynecomastia may be the result in the following situations:
- Generalised excess fatty tissue as in obesity.
- It may result from the loss of such excess fatty tissue as in massive weight loss giving a loose skin, sagging empty breast look.
- Gynaecomastia may also result from an overgrowth of the breast disk giving an enlarged male breast in an otherwise normal weight individual. This is due to:
- hormonal imbalance or irregularities
- drug intake (eg anabolic steroids)
- idiopathic (no identifiable cause) – this is by far the largest group.
Male breast reduction involves initial assessment thorough consultation and examination. This involves organising blood tests and a special X-ray (ultrasound).
Male breast reduction in the suitable candidate will depend on the cause. Dr Drielsma uses liposuction in the case of fatty excess. Further, in cases of skin excess and dropping Dr Drielsma combines skin reduction with liposuction.
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Gynaecomastia: Male Breast Reduction
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Meet our Specialist Plastic Surgeon Dr Robert Drielsma MBBS, BSc(Med), FRACS
(AHPRA MED00001073756)
Dr Drielsma is an Australian trained Specialist Plastic Surgeon with over 30 years of extensive experience in plastic surgery of the face, breasts and body. He is a fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS), a member of the Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and a member of the Australian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS)
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- Call on 1800 180 777 to arrange your surgeon consultation appointment.
- A Referral from your GP or specialist is required– you can’t have a consultation without a GP Referral
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What to Bring to your Surgeon Consultation
- Bring a friend or relative to help discuss the information and consider your choices
- Take lots of notes and read the documents provided thoroughly
- You may need to undress for a physical exam so wear simple clothing
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- 2 consultations are required before booking surgery
Individual results may vary. All surgery carries risks.
You should get a second opinion from an equally qualified Specialist Plastic Surgeon before proceeding with surgery.