Peninsula Plastic Surgery – Dr. Warwick Harper MB BS FRACS – 02 99 77 2286

Cosmetic Surgery for Men – Gynaecomastia Surgery and Liposuction in Sydney and Surrounding Areas

At Peninsula Plastic Surgery we are aware that men have unique cosmetic needs when it comes to plastic surgery and aesthetic treatments. We offer Gynaecomastia surgery (male breast reduction) and a wide variety of other cosmetic procedures at our Sydney–area practice that are ideal for reshaping the body and rejuvenating the appearance of the face with extremely natural looking results. Read on to learn more about male cosmetic surgery:

Gynaecomastia Surgery – Male Breast Reduction

Gynaecomastia is a condition in some males, which creates the appearance of female breasts. These ‘breasts’ can be composed of excess fat, breast tissue or both. Using advanced surgical techniques for the removal of breast tissue and liposuction to reduce fatty deposits. Dr Harper can sculpture the chest and create a more masculine appearance. Men with Gynaecomastia are often self-conscious about their chest and after surgery, many experience enhanced confidence and have new appreciation for their physical appearance.

Four presentations occur:

  1. At puberty – about 1 in 10 young men, however, 90% settle without surgery by 17 years of age. If enlargement remains at that age and patient self conscious then surgery is performed. Gland excision only.
  2. Steroid hormone and other drug ingestion. This does not settle when drugs stopped and surgery is required. Recurrence rate of 1% if steroids continued after surgery. Gland excision only.
  3. Middle age onset: Mild enlargement of gland from puberty and/or drugs, then fat deposition/infiltration occurs to produce obvious breast enlargement. Needs gland excision then liposuction to chest wall so that pinch test chest wall = pinch test abdomen.
  4. Older men: fatty breasts develop, no gland enlargement. Liposuction is needed and that is all.

Corrective Surgery:

  1. Gland Excision - "W" incision around lower half of nipple to remove all gland behind nipple.
    And/or
  2. Liposuction - special technique of ultrasonic liposuction to remove all fat till pinch test of chest fat = pinch test of abdomen.

Surgery

Performed under local anaesthetic/sedation in the Day Surgery Centre or a general anaesthetic at Manly Waters Private Hospital. 1 ½ hours surgery, then 2 days quiet resting at home, then shower, returning to work/driving by 1 week.

Correction:

  1. Gland excision - nipple incision around lower part of nipple
    And / or
  2. Liposuction - till pinch test, chest fat = abdomen fat.

Please phone the staff at the Manly rooms with any queries and regarding costs of surgery on 02 9977 1275 or 02 9977-2286.


Incision around nipple

Incision around nipple

Glandular excision only

Glandular excision only

W shape nipple incision & large gland excision which heals inconspicuously

Showing glandular excision and extent of liposuction

Showing glandular excision and extent of liposuction

Post Op result

Post Op result

Postoperative showing elastic girdle and drains (24 hours)

Bat Ears

With short hair, the "bald look" being in fashion, bat ear correction in males is now a commonly performed procedure. The prominence of the bat ear is due to three structural abnormalities.

  1. Upper pole prominence, due to lack of folding of cartilage to form the normal antihelix – corrected by Chong Chet technique.
  2. Overdevelopment of the cartilage of the conchal well reduced by the “flying bird” procedure.
  3. Prominent lobe of the ear, reduced by skin excision behind the ear with an advancement flap.

Surgery performed under a general anaesthetic, 1 ½ hour procedure. Day only, incisional line behind the ear, while one or all of the above problems are corrected. Head bandages worn for one week then removed, hair washed. No bruising or swelling, no sutures to be removed.

Procedure covered under Medicare and funds, with a small extra gap payment. Call the rooms at Manly, ask advice and costs. 9977 127 or 9977 2286.


Pre Operative

Bat Ear due to:
  1. Lack of folding to form a new antihelix.
  2. Prominent lobule

Dressing for 7 days

Post Operative: dressings removed.

Post Operative front view, normal looking ear.

Post Operative – posterior view – showing incisional line.

Contact Peninsula Plastic Surgery today for Gynaecomastia surgery; we have offices in North Sydney , Manly, Norwa and Dee Why for our patients’ convenience.

Other Effective Cosmetic Procedures for Men

Some of the other cosmetic procedures we offer can reduce visible signs of aging and create a healthier, more youthful appearance. Results are natural looking and subtle. Click on one of the procedures below for more information:

For further information about Gynaecomastia surgery contact Sydney-based Peninsula Plastic Surgery today. We are also happy to discuss any other cosmetic procedures that you may be interested in or schedule your consultation with Dr. Harper.

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If you are considering Gynaecomastia surgery or other cosmetic procedures, contact us in the Sydney area for a consultation with Dr. Harper.






Peninsula Plastic Surgery
7 West Promenade
Manly NSW, Australia 2095

Phone: (02)9977 1275
Fax: (02)9976 2802

infowharper@
ppsurgery.com.au