Gynaecomastia surgery
Gynaecomastia surgery reduces breast volume in men and makes the chest more harmonious and more symmetrical, by removing excess fat, excess gland and, when necessary, excess skin. Dr Manon Belhoste performs this procedure in Marseille, from €2,500 to €5,000 depending on complexity.
The procedure
Dr Manon Belhoste performs two formats of gynaecomastia surgery, depending on complexity. The excess is removed by liposuction, by direct removal of the gland, or by both at once. When the skin is overstretched, a piece of skin is removed and the areola may be raised. The choice is made during the consultation, based on the proportion of fat and gland, the condition of the skin and the position of the areola.
Liposuction alone
Removes the fat and gland by suction.
€2,500 to €3,000
Gland excision alone
Removes the fat and gland through an incision at the edge of the areola.
€3,000 to €4,500
Combined technique
Removes the gland and fat, then the excess skin. The areola may be raised.
€4,000 to €5,000
The procedure and recovery
Dr Manon Belhoste performs gynaecomastia surgery at La Phocéanne polyclinic and Phénicia clinic in Marseille. A consultation with the anaesthetist comes before the procedure.
| Aspect | Detail |
|---|---|
| Anaesthesia | General anaesthesia in most cases. |
| Duration | 1 to 3 hours. |
| Hospital stay | Same-day discharge, or one night in clinic. |
| Drains and garments | Drains sometimes placed for a few days. Chest compression garment worn for 4 to 6 weeks. |
| Exercise and heavy lifting | Strenuous activity and heavy lifting are avoided for 4 to 6 weeks. Sport, including chest weight training, is stopped for 2 to 3 months. |
| Result | The chest contour takes shape over 3 to 6 months, sometimes longer. Swelling and firm areas hide it until then. The result lasts when weight stays stable and the cause of gynaecomastia has gone. |
Frequently asked questions
Gynaecomastia surgery reduces breast volume durably and improves the contour of the chest. Before operating, a reversible cause is sought: recent gynaecomastia may regress after a medicine or substance under medical supervision is stopped or adjusted, or after an underlying condition is treated. Guidelines reserve surgery for forms that persist or whose impact justifies definitive treatment. The limits: asymmetry, a hollow below the areola, residual excess, irregularity or recurrence remain possible.
Before gynaecomastia surgery, Dr Manon Belhoste and the anaesthetist give instructions on fasting and medication, which must be followed strictly. Stopping tobacco and nicotine completely is required: they damage microcirculation and increase the risk of delayed healing, scar reopening and necrosis. All treatments and supplements must be reported, especially anticoagulants, antiplatelet drugs, anti-inflammatory drugs, hormone treatments, anabolic steroids and herbal remedies. None should be stopped on your own initiative. Report any fever, cough, infection or recent skin lesion, and bring the prescribed tests on the day of the procedure.
After gynaecomastia surgery, pain, chest tightness, bruising and swelling are common in the first few days. Dr Manon Belhoste gives you instructions on dressings, showering, scar care and sun exposure at discharge. Scars often stay red, firm and visible for the first few months, then fade. Scar maturation takes 12 to 18 months, sometimes longer. Gentle walking is recommended from the first few days. The chest, areola or nipple are often less sensitive at first. Sensitivity usually returns gradually.
Gynaecomastia is a benign increase in breast volume in men, caused by proliferation of glandular tissue. Adipomastia, by contrast, is mainly an excess of fat, without this glandular proliferation. The surgical technique is chosen according to the proportion of fat and gland.
The result of gynaecomastia surgery is usually long-lasting when the cause of gynaecomastia has been treated or removed and weight stays stable. Significant weight gain, certain medicines, hormones, anabolic steroids or other substances may increase the risk of recurrence.
The price of gynaecomastia surgery includes Dr Manon Belhoste's fees, follow-up consultations after the operation, anaesthesia and clinic fees at La Phocéanne polyclinic or Phénicia clinic.
Dr Manon Belhoste
Dr Manon Belhoste is a plastic surgeon, Doctor of Medicine and holder of the European Diploma in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery; she is in partnership with Dr Richard Abs, a specialist in buttock surgery.
Dr Manon Belhoste's background
The practice
Dr Manon Belhoste holds consultations at her practice, 1 Boulevard Lord Duveen, 13008 Marseille, from Monday to Thursday.
Operations take place at the La Phocéanne polyclinic and the Phénicia clinic, in Marseille.
The practice and the clinicsPage updated on 10 October 2026.