Gynaecomastia is an excess of male pectoral volume, which may be due to excess mammary gland, fat or both. Surgery solves the problem permanently: depending on the cause, liposuction, mastectomy (removal of the gland) or a combination of both is used. A prior assessment is essential to make a correct diagnosis; the price depends on the technique indicated, so it is confirmed at the consultation.
Excess pectoral volume affects a significant percentage of the male population to differing degrees. The good news is that it has a definitive solution, but the first step is always the same: a consultation with our team of plastic surgeons, because the causes are not always the same and the right diagnosis is essential to choose the technique well. If you are looking to treat Gynaecomastia in Girona, here we explain the causes, the techniques available and what recovery is like.
Causes of gynaecomastia
Excess chest volume can have different origins, and the treatment depends on them:
- Exceso de glándula mamaria (ginecomastia verdadera).
- Excess fat in the pectoral area (often called pseudogynecomastia).
- Both: excess gland and fat (mixed component).
At the first visit we also assess the reasons why the patient has this excess volume, in case certain habits may be influencing it, in order to advise healthy changes where appropriate.
Possible techniques depending on the cause
The technique is chosen depending on whether fat, gland tissue, or both predominate:
| Technical | When it is indicated | How it is performed |
|---|---|---|
| Liposuction | Pseudogynecomastia (fat predominates) | With a small incision, under local anaesthesia and sedation. |
| Mastectomy | Excess breast gland tissue | Removal of the gland under general anesthesia; the duration depends on its size. |
| Mastectomy + liposuction | Mixed component (gland and fat) | A combination of the two previous techniques to correct both components. |
In any case, gynecomastia surgery definitively resolves this problem. The specific technique is determined by the surgeon after the consultation.
What recovery is like
Recovery from gynecomastia is usually quick. As a guide:
- Same day / first 48 h: in many cases the patient can go home shortly after surgery.
- Return to social and work life: usually within a few days, avoiding exertion.
- Compression garment: used to help the skin adapt to the muscle.
- Exercise pectoral activity and gym workouts are resumed gradually, as directed by the surgeon.
- Result: the swelling goes down gradually; the result becomes apparent over the following weeks and is consolidated over time.
The timings are approximate and depend on the technique used and on each patient.
Am I a good candidate?
As a general guide, a man is usually considered a candidate if he:
- Has an excess of pectoral volume that causes physical or emotional discomfort.
- Maintains a stable weight and good overall health.
- You have ruled out, with the medical consultation, causes that require a different approach.
- You have realistic expectations about the result.
The final indication and technique are established by the medical team after an individual diagnosis.
What affects the price
The original post does not publish a fixed price because the price depends on the type of gynecomastia. The main factors are:
- The recommended technique (liposuction, mastectomy or a combination).
- The size of the excess volume and the complexity of the case.
- Type of anaesthetic (local with sedation or general) and operating-theatre time.
- The preoperative tests, check-ups and follow-up included.
The quote is provided after the consultation. The clinic offers funding options.
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