Benefits experienced by most patients:

1. A feeling of freedom from the embarrassment of "man boobs".

2. The ability to wear clothes such as T-Shirts and bathing trunks

3. Improved ability to exercise, take part in sports and control their weight more effectively.

4. Improved self-image leading to greater confidence and thus greater success in their pursuits.

Negative Aspects:

1. Scars - with good Scar Care -usually fade within 9 to 18 months

2. Sensory Changes in Nipples- 95% recover over 6 to 8 months

3. Surgical Complications - Infection, Bleeding, Haematoma, Seroma, Deep Vein Thrombosis.