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Gynaecomastia
Goal - Reduction of male breasts due to enlarged glandular or fatty tissue.
Surgical Technique - The gland is removed through a small incision made around the nipple, in obese patients aspiration of fat tissue is also performed with liposuction.
Duration of the procedure and type of anesthesia - The operation is performed under general anesthesia and lasts for 1-1.5 hours.
Recovery –Drains are removed after 24 or 48 hours, and sutures are removed on day 9.
Rare complications - Swelling, redness.