Gynaecomastia (Male Breast Reduction Surgery)

Enlarged male breasts, also known as gynaecomastia, can cause emotional discomfort and
impair your self confidence. It is a common condition affecting 60-70 percent of males
sometime during teenage years. Mostly these breasts are relatively small, regress
spontaneously in a couple of years and do not become a cause of concern. Gynaecomastia is
a cause of concern when male breasts become too large and start showing through clothing.

Gynaecomastia is characterized by:

Excess localized fat

• Excess glandular tissue development

• A combination of both excess fat and glandular tissue
• Gynaecomastia may present unilaterally (one breast) or bilaterally (both breasts)

Gynaecomastia can be treated by surgical removal of

excess tissue. It is performed by excision and/or
liposuction. This procedure can include areola
reduction

Pre -Operation work UP Anaesthesia: General / local Anaesthesia with Sedation

Incision For Liposuction alone a small nick is sufficient to remove excess fat. In case
Excision is decided upon, generally periareolar, semicicular incision is given.
Procedure:Gynaecomastia is commonly treated with both liposuction and excision.
Liposuction:
In cases where gynaecomastia is primarily the result of excess fatty tissue, liposuction
techniques alone may be used.
Excision:
Excision techniques are recommended where glandular breast tissue or excess skin must be
removed to correct gynaecomastia.
Duration of Surgery: 1-2hrs
Hospital Stay: Day care

Post -Operative Instructions

Results and Recovery: After surgery, dressings or bandages will be applied to your incisions
and an elastic bandage or support garment may be used to minimize swelling and support
your new chest contour as it heals. A small, thin tube may be temporarily placed under the
skin to drain any excess blood or fluid that may collect.
Activities: You will be able to perform routine activity in 3-4 days and will be allowed to go
for strenuous exercises in 3-4 weeks time.

Dr. Sumita Shankar has been in practice in AP since 2001. She has had extensive
training in both Aesthetic (Cosmetic) and Reconstructive surgery in both India and the
Abroad. Dr. Sumita Shankar completed her Medical Graduation from Mumbai. She did
her Plastic Surgery residency from Nagpur, Maharashtra. She is a Carl-Zeiss Fellow .She
is registered in Medical Council of India and Andhra Pradesh Medical Council.
Dr. Sumita Shankar has built and developed a private practice and has her office in
Phoenix Medical Center at Masab Tank. She maintains a teaching and academic focus to
her practice. She travels extensively for teaching and learning purposes both nationally
and internationally. She conducts courses annually at both major plastic surgery
meetings. She is also the author of numerous scientific articles and presentations and the
co-editor of a Monogram on Soft Tissue Reconstruction. She is an avid reader and a
Swimmer.

Credentials
Dr. Sumita Shankar attended Grants Medical College in Mumbai, LTMC Medical
College also in Mumbai, Govt. Medical College Nagpur in Maharashtra. She received
Farisch Scholarship for best grades in Anatomy. She worked as a Registrar in Nizam’s
Institute of Medical Sciences after her plastic Surgery Training. She has attended various
courses and Hands on Workshops to upgrade her skills in Cosmetic Surgery She has
visited World's best centres like Manhattan (USA), Wisconsin (USA), Barcelona (Spain)
and Taiwan to gain exposure and experience in Cosmetic surgery. She has numerous
interviews and TV shows to her credit. She has released a booklet on cosmetic Surgery in
local Language in collaboration with a health Magazine. She has chaired a session in
Indian Aesthetic Surgery meetings held at Mumbai.

Clinic Address:
Cosmetic Surgery Clinic ,
Phoenix Medical Center
Next to Himalaya Book World 103,
Maphar Exotica, Masab tank,
Main road to Shanthi Nagar Colony.
Pin : 500029
Ph. No: 040 23324449
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