Ambulatory (discharge from the clinic on the evening of the operation) or 1 night at the clinic.

Local anaesthesia with sedation or general anaesthesia depending on the importance of the gynecomastia and the technique used.

FAQs Archive

Q: What is the cost of this operation?

The price of a breast augmentation by lipofilling is between 3800 and 5400 euros depending on the case and the estimated duration of the operation. This price includes all costs incurred by the patient, including anesthesia and clinic fees. If you would like more information on the rates for plastic and aesthetic surgery procedures performed by Dr Gasnier & Dumas in Nice, click HERE. Alternative: Breast augmentation with breast prostheses In parallel to this technique of reinjecting fat into the breasts, there is of course the possibility of carrying out a breast augmentation with breast prostheses filled with silicone gel.

Q: In which cases is this procedure proposed?

Breast surgery breast augmentationThis cosmetic breast surgery procedure is reserved for patients who wish to have moderate bilateral breast augmentation of up to one cup, or who have a slight breast asymmetry. Also, this modern technique is indicated after breast augmentation with prostheses when there are some type of imperfections: visible upper edge of the implant prosthesis too easily palpable visible waves on the breast low neckline

Q: What are the consequences ?

A compression garment is worn for 4 to 6 weeks. A completely normal post-operative edema is present for about 2 months. The final result is visible after 3 to 4 months. The scars evolve over 12 to 18 months. A 7 to 15 day work stoppage is prescribed.

Q: Where are the scars placed ?

The scars are located in a semi-circle under the nipple in case of removal of the mammary gland alone. If mastopexy is performed, the scars are hidden depending on the extent of ptosis: around the areola around the areola and vertically to the submammary fold In case of predominant adipomastia, liposuction is also performed alone or in combination with a semi-circular scar under the areola. The scars corresponding to the liposuction procedure alone are concealed and millimetric.

Q: What are the objectives of the operation ?

The surgical treatment of gynecomastia aims to reduce breast volume by removing breast fat and/or the mammary gland.

Q: What is the type of Laser Hair Removal used ?

In a constant concern to provide their patients with efficiency and safety, Doctors GASNIER and DUMAS have decided to equip themselves with a High Performance Laser of LAST GENERATION, rewarded by the EUROPEAN PRIZE FOR THE BEST HIRING LASER (Cosmobeauty Congress of Barcelona). It is a depilatory Laser with LEASEIR® technology that can depilate any type of skin (unlike the Alexandrite Laser widespread in France, of similar effectiveness, but which can only depilate fair skins).

Q: How does a Laser hair removal session take place ?

A medical consultation is first of all mandatory to ensure that there are no contraindications to the treatment. A schedule of the number of sessions and their spacing is then established, the 1st session is scheduled. The sessions take place at the office of Doctors DUMAS and GASNIER in the centre of Nice, 18 avenue Jean Médecin, in a room dedicated to this purpose. The session lasts a few minutes (duration varies according to the zones) and consists of scanning the area to be depilated with the Laser. The head of the laser in contact with the skin is equipped with a cooling head, which makes the procedure almost painless and improves the comfort of the patients. The laser parameters are adjusted to find the ideal compromise between the effectiveness of the treatment and the patient's tolerance.