Must Know Facts About Male Breast Reduction Surgery In Uk

By Author: Mr. Sultan Hassan
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Gynecomastia is the growth of breast tissue in men, and it is sometimes caused by certain medications, diseases, or congenital abnormalities (though very rarely). Male breast reduction surgery gets rid of the excess breast tissue and fat while tightening the skin in the chest area. Here are a few facts about male breast reduction surgery that you should know:

• You are not alone in seeking male breast reduction surgery. According to data from the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, there was a 21% increase in male plastic surgery in 2009—and the most popular procedure was breast reduction, which saw an 80% increase.

• The procedure takes around 90 minutes and could either be a day case or an overnight stay. General anaesthetic and dissolving stitches are used. These stitches should be left in place for about three weeks before it is removed. The incision will leave a scar, although it will fade over time. If you wish to use scar reduction creams, then ask for the advice of your doctor or surgeon beforehand.

• After the surgery, you are required to wear a pressure garment that will ...
... reduce the swelling for at least six weeks. Inflammation and bruising is normal. In order to reduce the swelling, you could use cold compress for the first two days and then use warm compress afterwards. The discoloration or bruising will disappear over time.

• For the first two weeks, you are not allowed to exercise. Even jogging or long walks are allowed only after two weeks. Heavy lifting and strenuous exercises should be avoided after the surgery, for at least four to six weeks. You could return to normal activities six weeks post-operation.

• Avoid smoking before and after the surgery. This makes recovery slow and difficult—and in some cases, it could even compromise the results of the operation. A high sugar diet is also inadvisable since it increases inflammation.

When choosing a surgeon for male breast reduction surgery, you should make sure that your doctor is registered with the GMC or General Medical Council. One of the top leading surgeons in the country has won many awards, has over fifteen years of medical experience, and has performed thousands of successful operations for many satisfied clients.

Elite Surgical is a leading healthcare provider of both cosmetic surgical and non-surgical treatments with clinics in London, Birmingham, Cardiff, Milton Keynes, Liverpool and Yorkshire. Elite Surgical is led by the Award Winning expert Consultant Plastic Surgeon, Mr. Sultan Hassan FRCS (Plast) who has been featured in programs on Channel 4, Sky, ABC in the USA, BBC Radio and in various magazines. Elite Surgical is committed to giving its patients unrivalled care throughout their journey both before and after any treatment or surgery. Since being established in 2012, Elite Surgical has quickly grown to become known as a provider of the highest quality services to its patients with fantastic customer/patient satisfaction, patient safety and excellence in patient outcome, at its core.