I'm a 19 year old, healthy male worried about the way my chest/nipples look.

Your questions answered by our surgeon, Lucian Ion, FRCS(Plast)

Asked on 08 October 2010

Question

I'm a 19 year old, healthy male worried about the way my chest/nipples look. I think I'm correct in thinking I have a less severe case of gynecomastia because no matter how hard I work in the GYM or control my diet, my protruding nipples never change their "feminine" appearance and are slightly uneven. It would be truly life changing having a procedure to remove the glandular tissue and maybe liposuction as well.

I look forward to hearing from you and for a consultation with a price for the procedure.

Answer

Generally, liposuction is suitable for situations where there is softer tissue, predominantly fatty tissue in the breast area, and less valuable when the tissue excess is predominantly firm breast gland.

In these situations, open correction is the typical operation. However, from what you describe the extent of the scar that would be necessary is limited to a half-circle scar within the confines of the areola.

If the volume excess is strictly behind the nipple, the procedure can also be carried out under a local anaesthetic.

For guidance regarding prices for the more common aesthetic surgery procedures or combinations of procedures, please visit my website at www.allaboutcosmeticsurgery.co.uk

For procedures not listed there, kindly contact my practice either by telephone at 0207 486 7757 or by email at contact@aesthetic-plastic-surgery.co.uk and my team will be delighted to assist you.

Mr Lucian Ion FRCS(Plast)
129 Harley Street
London
W1G 6BA