Male Breast Reduction: Assessment, Costs and Recovery

Male breast reduction may be considered for persistent gynaecomastia after its cause and appropriate alternatives have been assessed. Breast enlargement can reflect glandular tissue, fat or both, and surgery is not necessary for every person.

Medical assessment first

Assessment should review onset, pain, lumps, nipple or skin changes, medicines, anabolic steroids, alcohol, weight and relevant health conditions. New, one-sided or otherwise concerning changes require medical evaluation. The NHS gynaecomastia guide explains common causes and when to seek care.

Procedure and alternatives

Treatment may include observation, addressing a cause, weight management where appropriate or surgery. Liposuction removes selected fat; excision addresses glandular tissue or skin, and some plans combine them. Incision and scar patterns depend on anatomy.

Risks and recovery

Risks include bleeding, infection, fluid collection, wound-healing problems, altered nipple sensation, asymmetry, contour irregularity, visible scars, nipple or skin loss, blood clots, anaesthetic complications and revision. Compression, activity, travel and return to work vary. A natural appearance, confidence or a specific recovery date cannot be guaranteed.

Costs

A Revitalize quotation should name the contracted surgeon and hospital and state tests, operation, anaesthesia, garment, stay, transfers, follow-up and complication arrangements. Historic UK figures and percentage comparisons are not current quotations.

See Revitalize’s male chest-reduction guide, cost-planning information and contact route.