Mr Reza Nassab offers gynaecomastia surgery (male breast reduction) for adult men in Manchester. Consultations take place at CLNQ, Deansgate Square, with a further clinic in Knutsford, and surgery is carried out at Deansgate Hospital in Manchester city centre. Treatment is tailored to whether the chest fullness is gland, fat, loose skin or a combination.
What gynaecomastia surgery involves
Gynaecomastia is an enlargement of the male breast tissue. It may be made up of firm glandular tissue beneath the nipple, softer fatty tissue across the chest, or both. Surgery usually combines two techniques:
- Liposuction: removes fat and helps shape the chest wall and the transition to the armpit.
- Gland excision: removes the firm disc of tissue behind the areola through a small incision along its lower edge.
- Skin reduction: in men with more significant laxity, for example after weight loss, excess skin may need to be removed, which leaves longer scars.
The aim is a flatter, firmer chest contour that looks natural in a T-shirt and without one. Mr Nassab will explain which combination suits you and why.
Your consultation in Manchester
Your first appointment is at CLNQ, Deansgate Square, where you will meet Mr Nassab in person. He will ask about when the fullness started, any changes in weight, medications, supplements or steroid use, and your general health. He will examine the chest to assess gland, fat and skin quality and check for anything that needs further investigation. Photographs are taken for your records with your consent. You will receive a written quote afterwards. The consultation costs £150 and is charged separately from the surgical fee. Gynaecomastia surgery costs from £9,500. Many men also like a second visit before booking to go over any remaining questions.
The day of surgery at Deansgate Hospital
Gynaecomastia surgery is typically performed under general anaesthetic at Deansgate Hospital, in Manchester city centre, and many men go home the same day. You will meet the anaesthetist beforehand, and Mr Nassab will mark the chest while you are standing. The operation usually takes one to two hours depending on the amount of tissue. You will wake up wearing a compression vest. You will need someone to collect you and stay with you overnight. Drains are not always needed; if they are, they are usually removed within a day or two.
Recovery and follow-up in Manchester
Most men feel sore and tight across the chest for the first few days, and swelling and bruising are normal. The compression vest is usually worn day and night for around six weeks. Desk-based work is often possible after about a week, while heavy lifting, upper-body training and contact sport are avoided for around six weeks. Your follow-up appointments, including a wound check and later reviews of your result, are arranged in Manchester so you are not travelling far. The chest continues to settle for several months, and scars mature over twelve to eighteen months.
Travelling from Greater Manchester and the North West
Men come to see Mr Nassab from across Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Merseyside and the wider North West. If you live further away, it helps to plan for a companion to drive you home after surgery, as you should not drive until you can wear a seatbelt comfortably and turn the wheel without pain, often around one to two weeks. Keep your post-operative team’s contact details to hand, and let them know early if you have any concerns rather than waiting for your next appointment.
Safety and when to get help
All surgery carries risks, including bleeding, infection, blood clots and reactions to anaesthetic. Contact the surgical team urgently if one side of the chest swells rapidly or becomes very tight and painful, as this can indicate a collection of blood. Fever or spreading redness needs a call to the team the same day. Sudden one-sided calf pain or leg swelling needs same-day assessment by your GP or NHS 111, and chest pain or breathlessness requires a 999 call.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where will my operation take place?
Surgery takes place at Deansgate Hospital in Manchester city centre. Consultations are held at CLNQ, Deansgate Square, and in Knutsford.
How much does gynaecomastia surgery cost in Manchester?
The price depends on whether you need liposuction, gland excision, skin reduction or a combination, but surgery costs from £9,500. The £150 consultation fee is charged separately.
Can my follow-up appointments be in Manchester?
Yes. Post-operative reviews are arranged in Manchester so you can be seen close to where you had surgery.
When is it safe to return to the gym?
Lower-body exercise and walking can usually resume gradually after a few weeks, but chest and upper-body training are typically avoided for around six weeks.
Who can have this surgery?
Gynaecomastia surgery is for men aged 18 and over who are in good general health, at a stable weight, and have had any underlying causes assessed.
