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Breast Reduction (Male Gynaecomastia)

Gynaecomastia is a medical term that comes from the Greek meaning female-like-breasts. This condition occurs when firm breast tissue forms in men. Surgery can reduce the size of these breasts.

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Articles about Breast Reduction (Male Gynaecomastia)

Say Goodbye to Man Boobs: Surgery Options for Gynecomastia
19 Jun 2023

Say Goodbye to Man Boobs: Surgery Options for Gynecomastia

Gynecomastia, commonly known as "man boobs," is a condition that can cause emotional distress and self-consciousness but there are options available...

Your Guide to Cosmetic Treatment Abroad
27 Sep 2022

Your Guide to Cosmetic Treatment Abroad

Sun, sea, sand and surgery... Should I abroad for cosmetic surgery or treatment? It’s easy to be tempted by the idea but sadly, it’s not always as easy.

Your Guide to Cosmetic Treatment - Which Questions to Ask
12 Sep 2022

Your Guide to Cosmetic Treatment - Which Questions to Ask

If you're seeking out a clinic for any kind of cosmetic treatment. You need to ask your practitioner these important questions...

Preparing for Cosmetic Surgery, the Do’s and Don’Ts
5 Sep 2022

Preparing for Cosmetic Surgery, the Do’s and Don’Ts

Once you are going ahead with cosmetic surgery you should prepare yourself to get the best result from the procedure and to avoid any possible complications.

Guide to Cosmetic Treatment - Which Treatment?
27 Jul 2022

Guide to Cosmetic Treatment - Which Treatment?

Let Consulting Room safely guide you through the process of gathering information about surgical and non-surgical cosmetic treatments and products.

Why Is Combination Surgery Is on the Rise?
17 Feb 2021

Why Is Combination Surgery Is on the Rise?

Plastic surgeons around the globe have seen a sharp increase in cosmetic surgery enquiries this year for multiple procedures.

Breast Uplift vs Breast Reduction - Which Surgery to Choose?
23 Jan 2020

Breast Uplift vs Breast Reduction - Which Surgery to Choose?

Breast uplift or breast reduction treatment? These are different but get similar results, which can be confusing. So, here's what you need to know...

Everything You Need to Know About Nipple / Areola Treatment
24 Aug 2017

Everything You Need to Know About Nipple / Areola Treatment

Why is nipple and areola surgery becoming increasingly popular in both women and men?

Understanding Gynaecomastia and How to Banish Man Boobs
20 Jun 2017

Understanding Gynaecomastia and How to Banish Man Boobs

The medical term for male breast enlargement is gynecomastia, commonly called 'Man Boobs' or 'Moobs'. Are there treatment options?

Do Patients and Surgeons Agree on the Best Surgery Results?
8 Aug 2016

Do Patients and Surgeons Agree on the Best Surgery Results?

Expensive prices certainly don’t guarantee experience and expertise at present, so these are details patients must check out before choosing a surgeon.

How to Better Understand the Cost of Cosmetic Surgery
18 Feb 2016

How to Better Understand the Cost of Cosmetic Surgery

We all like a good deal, to feel that we are getting value for money so how do you better understand the cost of cosmetic surgery treatments?

Help! My Plastic Surgery has Gone Wrong, What Can I do?
4 Sep 2014

Help! My Plastic Surgery has Gone Wrong, What Can I do?

Butt lifts and boob jobs - everyone seems to want them but would you know what to do if your surgery went badly wrong?

Things You Must Know Before a Boob Job
11 Mar 2014

Things You Must Know Before a Boob Job

Considering breast surgery? Let an expert plastic surgeon tell you the things you must know before undergoing a breast augmentation.

MicroLipo for Breast Reduction Explained
14 May 2013

MicroLipo for Breast Reduction Explained

Microcannula liposuction is being heralded as an alternative to surgical breast reduction.

The Risks of Cosmetic Surgery Abroad
17 Oct 2012

The Risks of Cosmetic Surgery Abroad

The risks and dangers of travelling abroad for cosmetic surgery - What you need to know.

Cosmetic Surgery Consent
23 Jul 2012

Cosmetic Surgery Consent

Here is everything you need to consider when you are going to get cosmetic surgery...

What You Eat Before and After Cosmetic Surgery
16 Apr 2012

What You Eat Before and After Cosmetic Surgery

Patients need to be especially vigilant about what they eat before and after surgery. Surgery places numerous stresses on the body. Good nutrition is essential for expediting wound healing, reducing risk of infection and scarring, and optimising desired results.

Breast Implant Surgery Is for Life Not Just Valentines Day!
24 Feb 2012

Breast Implant Surgery Is for Life Not Just Valentines Day!

We really want to take a moment to send out a very important message A Breast Implant procedure is for life.

Do Surgically Improved Breasts Really Increase Self-Esteem?
23 Jan 2012

Do Surgically Improved Breasts Really Increase Self-Esteem?

Breasts are often idolised as the definitive ideal of femininity. breast augmentation proved the most popular cosmetic procedure among women in the UK.

Vain Rooney - Is Male Cosmetic Surgery Socially Acceptable?
19 Jul 2011

Vain Rooney - Is Male Cosmetic Surgery Socially Acceptable?

Footballer Wayne Rooney made headlines for his hair transplant so lets look behind the clever pun headlines (Vain Rooney *chuckle*) at male cosmetic surgery.

Why Buying Cosmetic Surgery on Credit Cards Is the New Trend
14 Apr 2011

Why Buying Cosmetic Surgery on Credit Cards Is the New Trend

It seems credit cards are coming to the rescue more and more often for cosmetic treatments nowadays.

Celebrity Cosmetic Disasters
20 Aug 2010

Celebrity Cosmetic Disasters

There is no question that most celebrities have had a helping hand in the looks department - From lips to breasts, whether they admit it or not, celebs love cosmetic enhancements!

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