1 / 4Gynecomastia surgery, also called male breast reduction, is a surgical procedure used to reduce excess fat, glandular breast tissue or both in the male chest.
This listing is for gynecomastia surgery at Lienjang Clinic’s Plastic Surgery Center in Gangnam, Seoul. The appropriate technique depends on what is causing the chest enlargement, the amount of tissue present, skin quality and the patient’s overall health.
Fornur helps international patients request current treatment information and a free consultation before travelling to Korea.
Gynecomastia surgery in Korea may involve liposuction, surgical removal of glandular tissue, or a combination of both.
Liposuction removes excess fat but does not remove dense glandular breast tissue. Excision may be required when glandular tissue, excess skin or nipple/areola correction needs to be addressed.
The exact procedure, surgeon, anaesthesia, recovery plan and final price at Lienjang Clinic must be confirmed after consultation.
Gynecomastia is enlargement of male breast glandular tissue. It can affect one or both sides of the chest and may occur alongside excess fatty tissue.
It is different from pseudogynecomastia, where chest enlargement is mainly caused by fat rather than increased glandular breast tissue. A medical assessment can help distinguish between these conditions and identify whether further investigation is needed.
Possible causes can include hormonal changes, medicines, certain medical conditions and other factors. Surgery should therefore follow an appropriate assessment rather than being selected purely from photographs.
Patients considering other fat-removal procedures can also explore liposuction and body contouring in Korea.
The surgical method depends on the tissue involved.
Method | When it may be considered |
Liposuction | When chest enlargement is mainly related to excess fatty tissue |
Glandular tissue excision | When dense glandular tissue or excess skin needs to be removed |
Combination treatment | When both excess fat and glandular tissue contribute to the chest appearance |
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons describes these as the main surgical approaches to gynecomastia correction. Incision placement and the amount of tissue removed vary according to the individual case.
The clinic should explain which approach is recommended and why before surgery.
A surgical consultation may be appropriate for adults with persistent chest enlargement who are bothered by the appearance and have realistic expectations about what surgery can change.
Before proceeding, the clinician should review:
the amount of fat and glandular tissue
chest symmetry
skin quality
medical history
medicines and supplements
smoking and drug use
previous surgery
the patient’s goals
Professional guidance also emphasises that candidates should be medically suitable for surgery and that breast development should generally be stable.
A new firm lump, one-sided enlargement, nipple discharge, nipple changes or concerning skin changes should receive medical assessment rather than being assumed to be routine gynecomastia.
Lienjang currently operates a Plastic Surgery Center in Gangnam, Seoul.
Before booking gynecomastia surgery, confirm:
Treating surgeon
Ask who will perform the operation and confirm the surgeon’s relevant qualifications.
Surgical method
Confirm whether the plan involves liposuction, glandular excision, skin removal or a combination.
Anaesthesia
Ask which anaesthesia or sedation method is proposed and who will administer it.
Scarring
Ask where incisions are expected and how scar position may differ depending on the amount of tissue removed.
Complete quotation
Confirm whether the price includes examination, testing, anaesthesia, operating-room charges, compression garments, medication and follow-up.
The free Fornur consultation helps you request this information before deciding whether to proceed.
Recovery depends on the surgical technique and extent of treatment.
Temporary swelling, bruising, soreness and tightness can occur. Dressings and a compression or support garment may be used during healing, and some patients may require temporary drains. The surgeon should provide individual instructions for wound care, medication, activity and follow-up.
Scars depend on the technique used. Liposuction generally requires small access incisions, while glandular excision or removal of excess skin may require larger or differently positioned incisions.
Do not rely on a universal recovery timeline. Confirm when you can shower, exercise, return to work, resume upper-body training and fly after surgery.
Gynecomastia surgery is an operation and carries potential risks.
These can include bleeding, infection, fluid collection, visible or unfavourable scarring, contour irregularity, asymmetry, changes in nipple sensation, anaesthesia complications and the possibility of revision surgery.
Surgery can reduce excess tissue and improve chest contour, but it cannot guarantee perfect symmetry, invisible scars or an exact final shape.
There is currently no confirmed public treatment price for this Lienjang service in the information available to Fornur.
The consultation request through Fornur is free.
Before paying a deposit, request an itemised quotation covering:
surgeon and procedure
treatment areas
anaesthesia
medical tests
operating-room or facility fees
compression garment
medication
follow-up appointments
revision policy
Clinic: Lienjang Clinic
Facility: Lienjang Plastic Surgery Center
Location: Gangnam, Seoul
Address: 14F, 343 Gangnam Tower, 1318-4 Seocho-dong, Seocho-gu, Seoul
Consultation: Free consultation request through Fornur
International patients should confirm the treating surgeon, appointment language, surgery date, required time in Korea and postoperative follow-up before booking flights.
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