A Male breast increase or enlargement is also called moobs, or man boobs, patients also describe it as puffy nipples, but the technical name for this extremely common condition is gynaecomastia. While in most men it is a medically a harmless problem, the appearance of the enlarged chest can have a massive impact on the psychological health of young men. Patients coming in for gynaecomastia treatment often describe a crippling effect the chest enlargement has on their social life, restricting the clothes they wear, avoiding the beach or swimming pools and being withdrawn and hesitant to expose themselves even to close friends.
Each gynaecomastia patient requires a bespoke surgical plan that is designed by Dr Prashant. The plan might involve gland excision, liposuction, BodyTite or a combination of these. It is therefore hard to give an exact cost of your surgery without a consultation at the clinic (£50 deposit required).
| Procedure Type | Typical Cost Range | What It Involves |
|---|---|---|
| Gland Excision Only | £2,500 – £3,800 | Removal of the hard glandular tissue directly behind the nipple. |
| Liposuction + Gland Excision | £3,500 – £5,500 | The most common approach. Uses liposuction to contour the fat and surgical excision to remove the firm gland. |
| Advanced Chest Lift (Grade 3) | £5,500 – £7,500+ | Required if there is a significant amount of stretched, sagging skin that needs to be trimmed away alongside tissue removal. |
Disclaimer – Prices mentioned are just indicative of current average price ranges for the treatment depending on degree of severity & surgical time required. You will need an in-clinic consultation (£50) for a quote applicable to you. Reply with your mobile number so I can arrange your consultation, see you at the clinic soon, best wishes Dr Prashant
What are the causes of Gynaecomastia?
There is a long list of male breast enlargement causes, but the commonest cause is a hormonal imbalance between the male hormone and oestrogen levels around puberty or at an older age (after 50 years, when the male hormone levels start dropping). Besides a natural hormone imbalance during puberty, being overweight (obesity), can also increase oestrogen levels causing male breast enlargement. Bodybuilders taking anabolic steroids or heavy cannabis users can also get gynaecomastia.
Are there any pills or non-surgical treatments of Gynaecomastia?
You might have tried taking medicine to reduce man breast or male breast reduction pills like Gynexin or tried natural cures for gynaecomastia to try to reduce your chest without surgery. Some clinics also advertise completely useless non-invasive male breast reduction treatments like Cryolipolysis or ULipo. The truth is that none of the non-surgical gynaecomastia remedies works reliably to reduce the male breast tissue, this is because the problem is often not just enlargement of the breast gland but also increase in the amount of fat tissue on the chest.
What type of surgery will I need for my male boobs?
There is a wide range of presentation of gynaecomastia from just puffy nipples or small nodules behind the nipple to massive hanging women like breasts. We will examine and classify your problem and draw out a treatment plan. A gynaecomastia stage 1, might need just a small gland removal, but gynaecomastia stage 3 generally needs both the gland removal and chest liposuction. This is the reason that during surgery we do a combination of male breast liposuction and also glandular gynaecomastia removal. A stage 6 gynaecomastia might, however, need Laser Assisted liposuction, gland removal and sometimes more extensive surgery to reduce the skin excess.
Is gynaecomastia surgery painful?
The surgery is done under a special kind of local anesthesia called tumescent anesthesia which ensures that you will be comfortable through the treatment. Some patients benefit from mild oral sedation in addition to this.
How long does Gynaecomastia surgery take?
On average the treatment lasts an hour to hour and half.
Is there any aftercare?
You will be placed into a pressure garment immediately after your treatment and will be expected to wear the garment continuously for 3 days, before removing it and taking off the internal dressings and taking a shower. After the shower you have to continue to wear the garment 24⁄7 for the first 6 weeks to ensure a good contraction of the skin envelop.
