What is Gynecomastia and how is it treated?

Gynecomastia, also known as enlarged men breasts or man boobs, affects almost 70% of men. The condition is due to enlarged glands, caused mostly by a hormonal imbalance or an accumulation of fatty tissue in the chest area. These lumps sometimes disappear over time but can also continue to grow resulting in what is commonly referred to as ‘moobs’ or "puffy nipples". 

What happens during gynecomastia surgery?

Gynecomastia surgery is a medical procedure used to treat the condition of enlarged male breasts, also known as gynecomastia. The goal of the surgery is to:  

• Removes the glandular tissue and/or fat excess
• Removes any excess skin
• Restores the natural aspect of the chest area

This is usually achieved by removing the enlarged gland through excision. However, depending on the individual case of the patient, both liposuction and gland excision might be needed to achieve the desired results.  

VASER liposuction is liposuction using ultrasound-based technology. The ultrasound emits pulses of energy wherever it encounters fat, which “melts” the fat without damaging the surrounding tissue.  

Dr. Nurein likes this technique because he is trained in high-definition sculpting, and it helps him get the contours that he wants in the chest. VASER also allows him to reduce the downtime of patients, reduce the risk of irregularity and unevenness, and minimise the risk of bruising.

Gynecomastia Surgery - Gland Removal Only

Gynecomastia Surgery - Gland Removal with Vaser Liposuction

Gynecomastia Surgery with Excess Skin Removal (Skin Excision)

Gynecomastia Surgery with BodyTite Radio Frequency Skin Tightening