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| AVG. RECOVERY | 2 WEEKS |
| PERMANENCE | YES |
| SURGICAL | YES |
| MEDISAVE/INSURANCE CLAIMABLE | YES |
Gynaecomastia or the appearance of male breasts (sometimes referred to as “man boobs”) is often disturbing and result in social embarrassment for the patient. They may result due to physiological reasons, such as soon after puberty or in middle-aged gentlemen. However, pathological conditions causing gynaecomastia will have to be screened, which may necessitate blood tests or an ultrasound in certain situations. Therefore, the increase in men's going for male breast reduction procedure.
Correction involves the removal of breast glandular tissue and fat through a small keyhole incision around the areolar. Breast glandular tissue is always sent for histological analysis. The use of a compression vest for 3-4 weeks is mandatory to achieve an optimal result.
Gynaecomastia correction could be a medical condition and may be eligible for medisave insurance coverage.
Gynaecomastia generally falls into two categories: physiological and pathological. Physiological gynaecomastia isn't caused by any underlying illness or medication — it's the result of natural hormonal shifts that occur at certain life stages, and it's the more common of the two. It tends to appear in two age groups: the teenage years through to the early 30s, when hormone levels are still fluctuating post-puberty, and again in the late 40s to 50s, when testosterone naturally begins to decline with age.
Pathological gynaecomastia is considered more serious, as it's driven by an identifiable underlying cause — either a medical condition or a medication. This can include issues affecting the thyroid, kidneys, liver, or testes, where changes in hormone production or metabolism lead to breast tissue growth.
Because the two types call for different approaches, an accurate assessment matters. Our surgeon evaluate each case to determine which category applies, so treatment addresses the right underlying picture rather than just the visible enlargement.
A gynaecomastia correction is carried out on an outpatient basis, meaning that there is no need for an overnight stay. Patients are given sedation and will be asleep through the procedure.
Patients experience minor swelling and bruising which will diminish in a few days. You can resume normal activities in a few days. There are usually no visible scars.
The gynaecomastia correction procedure is a procedure performed by Dr Samuel Ho. Trained in Korea, Dr Ho has extensive experience in performing natural looking breast reduction work.
To start, Dr Samuel Ho will conduct a detailed consultation to evaluate your physical anatomy and discuss with you the changes you desire.
Patients are welcomed and encouraged to address any of their concerns or questions so that they can make a confident decision about undergoing gynaecomastia correction surgery.
Gynaecomastia correction or male breast reduction is the surgical correction of overdeveloped or enlarged breasts in men.
This often involves the removal of excess fat and glandular tissue, resulting in a flatter and slimmer chest.
Dr Samuel Ho will examine whether your gynaecomastia is caused by excessive fat or an enlarged breast disc under the areola during consultation.
He will assess the best way for natural-looking breast reduction work based on your physical anatomy and the changes you desire.
A gynaecomastia correction is carried out on an outpatient basis, meaning that there is no need for an overnight stay.
You will be given oral painkillers for a few days after the operation as you heal from the surgery and can expect to resume normal activities within a few days.
There are usually no visible scars after a month.
