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Gynaecomastia
What does the procedure involve?

Liposuction can be performed under general anaesthetic or, occasionally, local anaesthetic. The surgeon will inject a mixture of saline and local anaesthetic under the skin in the affected areas. This is known as ‘tumescence’ and it improves the efficiency of liposuction. One or two small (1cm) incisions are made on each side of the chest. A metallic tube attached to a suction device is then used to suck out the excess fat. The surgeon then contours the area to produce a smooth and flatter profile with an even surface.

Surgical excision is also usually performed under general anaesthetic. The exact pattern of scarring depends on the amount of excess skin. Whenever possible, the surgeon will disguise the scar around the areola (pink area around the nipple). When there is a lot of excess skin, additional scars may be required. Your surgeon may decide to insert some drains at the end of the procedure. These are left for between 12 and 24 hours to suck away any blood or fluid from under the skin.

 

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