Some men suffer in silence with regards to gynaecomastia.  So what is gynaecomastia?  Gynaecomastia, or colloquially known as "manboobs" or "manboob" is not just the appearance of prominent breast tissue on the male chest but also important psychological components associated with it.  Some men go through years of being misunderstood and have few people to discuss their issues with.  If you resonate with this, do read on...

Understanding gynaecomastia is important since there are specific medical issues that need to be excluded. Some patients may have Poland syndrome or even Klinefelter syndrome.   Therefore, a thorough assessment is required in line with the guidelines set in place by the Medical Board of Australia to keep patients safe especially if you are considering cosmetic surgery for gynaecomastia.  There are risks with any surgery and this will be covered in detail at your consultation with Dr Nara.

What do some patients express at the consultation?

• Why do I have this?
• If I lose weight will it improve?
• Am I too young to look into this?
• I am embarrassed...
• I am ashamed...
• I have lost my friends..
• My friends tease me...
• My family tease me..
• I am insecure about the appearance of my chest..
• Why do I have "manboobs"?
• What is the medical term of "manboobs"
• How can I look into changing the appearance of my chest?
• Are there any options into changing the appearance of my chest?
• I am exhausted thinking of my chest..
• Is it safe to look into surgical options for my breast tissue or chest?
• Are there surgical options for "manboobs"?
• Are there non-surgical options for gynaecomastia?
• Will it be obvious?
• Is it painful?
• Will people know that I had surgery?
• I don't want anyone to know ..
• Is it safe?
• Is the recovery short?
• Can I get back to the gym after surgery?

Patients need to be carefully assessed in order to ensure their safety and especially listened to since they may have specific goals with regards to the appearance of their chest.   All patients are unique with different requests.

Some cosmetic treatments for gynaecomastia offered by Dr Nara, in addition to a thorough cosmetic and psychological assessment, involve liposuction and fat graft to the chest region to reshape the shape.  These treatments are not without risks.  You can understand more about the risks of surgery here.

It can be a daunting experience attending a consultation or simply even making an enquiry about gynaecomastia management.  We understand and appreciate the possible anxiousness surrounding this.  That is why we are here to listen to your concerns.  Speak to your general practitioner.  Speak to us.  Get checked and get enlightened.

After all, years of contemplation regarding gynaecomastia warrants attention and careful assessment.  If you are interested in a comprehensive and thorough assessment on gynaecomastia treatments make an enquiry and we will compliment this with the guidelines of the Medical Board of Australia to keep you safe.