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Breast Surgery for Males -
Potential Complications
This is a routine operation that is a great success for the vast majority of men. However, it is very important you understand what can go wrong as well as right with an operation. With gynaecomastia surgery the potential problems are listed.
Nipple loss: This is very uncommon and occurs from the blood supply to the nipple being stopped. Only a risk in very large cases of gynaecomastia. If occurs the nipple will be lost and be replaced by a scar. Although rare in any patient the risks are increased by smoking, obesity, old age and surgery for massive breasts. If you fit into this category Mr. McCulley will discuss potential alternative surgical techniques to avoid it.
Loss or altered nipple sensation: About 15% chance. Could happen one side and not the other. The risk increases in surgery for very large breasts.
Remaining asymmetry or irregularity: Most cases will give a good flat result to both sides. However, small differences between the sides is possible.
Scars: Patients vary in the quality of scars they produce.
Wound breakdown: Uncommon.
Bleeding: A blood clot can collect in the breast needing you to go back to theatre for its removal. If it occurs this will be within the first 24 hours, in approximately 3% of patients.
Infection: Quite uncommon but if occurs you will need a course of antibiotics.
General operation risks: Chest infections, Blood clots in the leg or lung (DVT or PE)
