• Procedure : Reduce enlarged, female-like breast in men using liposuction and/or cutting out excess glandular tissue.
• Length : 1 hour or more.
• Anesthesia : General or local.
• In/Outpatient : Usually outpatient.
• Side Effects : Temporary bruising, swelling, numbness, soreness, burning sensation.
• Risks
  1. Infection.
  2. Fluid accumulation.
  3. Injury to the skin. Rippling or bagginess of skin.
  4. Pigmentation changes (may become permanent if exposed to sun).
  5. Excessive scarring if tissue was cut away.
  6. Need for second procedure to remove additional tissue.
• Recovery: Back to work : 3 to 7 days.
• More strenuous activity : 2 to 3 weeks.
• Swelling and bruising : 3 to 6 months.
• Duration of Results : Permanent

Mesotherapy is a medical technique devised in 1950’s by a Frenchman called Dr. Michel Pistor. It is now used worldwide as a cosmetic treatment for ageing skin. With age, the circulation of the skin decreases resulting in reduction of oxygen and nutrients supply to it. This also results in accumalation of toxins which are not effectively removed by the slowing circulation. This causes the skin to look dull.

Mesotherapy involves the injection of specially prepared mixture of vitamins, aminoacids and medications into the middle layer of the skin. With this the essential nutrients for the skin are directly injected into the areas which needs treating.

Each session takes about 20 to 30 minutes. Local anaesthetic creams are use to make the treatment comfortable. Two to three treatment courses may be needed for best results. Slight redness or swelling in the treated are may be experienced but will settle in 1 – 2 days.

Purpose: To reduce fatty deposits in particular areas of the body.

In this technique which was developed in 1995, a substance phosphatidylcholine ( PPT ) is directly injected into the undesired fat deposits. This melts the fat deposits, which is then eliminated by the body. PPT has been used intravenoulsy for the prevention and treatment of blood vessel blockages by fat particles ( fat embolism ).

Lipolysis is not a method of weight reduction and is not meant for people who are grossly obese. This technique is useful for effectively reducing fat deposits which are resistant to diet and exercise.

Areas of the body in which this treatment may be used are double chin, fat on the thighs, belly and upper arms. This also achieves good results on cellulite.

The number of treatments differs from person to person, depending upon body region and body size. On an average 4 to 6 sessions at 6 to 8 weekly intervals may be required for completion of treatment. Lipolysis is meant for small areas of fat deposit, and liposuction would be a preferred method for larger areas. Your surgeon will be able to guide you.

Most patients develop an inflammatory reaction with itching, burning, redness, swelling and muscular aches but this resolves with time and pain killers.

Lipolysis as a cosmetic procedure has been used for over a decade and has proved to be safe and effective. Though it is not licensed as a cosmetic procedure ( similar to botox ) it is widely used all over the world.

Like all other medical procedure, it should be done by a trained cosmetic surgeon who would be able to provide further information and counselling.