All 11 Clinics that provide Male Breast Reduction in Philippines

Gynaecomastia is a condition affecting men where they develop abnormally large mammary glands. Its causes are varied, and not limited purely to obesity. Increased breast size which is solely the result of fat deposits (adipose tissue) is sometimes referred to as pseudogynecomastia or lipomastia.

While gynaecomastia is not physically harmful in and of itself, it can sometimes be an indicator of a more serious underlying illness. Consultation with your doctor is necessary before seeking any treatment as testing for these other root causes is advisable.

Even though the symtpoms of gynaecomastia can usually be hidden quite easily in every day life, shyness about your appearance can lead to withdrawl from social activities and to depression. It is important to discuss these issues with your doctor at the same time, as surgery may not be the best or only solution.

Length

Male breast reduction surgery usually takes between 2 and 4 hours depending on the complexity of the procedures involved. Some procedures will only involve liposuction, others require glandular tissue removal, and others again require both.

Procedure

The procedure itself will vary depending on the underlying condition and the desired results. The position of the scars is also dependent on which procedures are needed. Liposuction, glandular tissue removal, and repositioning of the nipple are all common in male breast reduction, but not necessary in all cases. Typically the procedure will be carried out under general anaesthetic, although it is become more common to use just local anaesthetic in certain cases.

Recovery

You may be able to leave the clinic or hospital on the day of the surgery, but normally there is a stay of between 1 and 3 days. Recovery times vary from person to person, but typically range from 2 to 6 weeks. It is important to avoid strenuous exercise during your recovery period.

Risks

As with all major surgery, there are risks involved. Consultation with your doctor(s) should include a frank discussion of these risks, and you should be happy with the answers to any questions you have before proceeding with surgery.

The risks involved can include scarring, loss of sensation in the breast and nipple, asymmetry of the breasts, infection, blood clots, and other typical risks involved with surgery.

Organizations

The Department of Health is the governmental overseer of health and medicine in the Philippines. It maintains statistics on health as well as licensure of medical facilities.

Independant of government control, the Philippine Medical Association (PMA) unites the aims of the medical profession in the Philippines. It is responsible for organizing the continuing education of doctors as well as recognizing medical specilaties within the country.

The Professional Regulations Commission (PRC), Board of Medicine, registers all doctors. An online facility to allow verification of credentials is currently in developement.

The Philippine Association of Plastic, Aesthetic, and Reconstructive Surgeons (PAPRAS) is the professional organization for Plastic Surgeons in the Philippines. The association has a list of its members online.

Education

The basic medical degree takes 6 years. Following completion of a medical degree, graduates may opt to become registrars in a medical specialty. Plastic surgery is a recongnized sub-specialty of surgery in the Philippines. At the completion of registrar training a board examination is required to complete the specialty.

About 4 surgeons complete training in plastic surgery each year. Training programmes for specialization are accredited by the the PRC and are evaluated every 4 years.

There is mandatory continuing education and doctors must re-register every 3 years. Re-accreditation is based on a CME credit system, with physicians required to obtain 100 credits a year under the PMA's ethical guideline (250 credits in a 3 year period are required by law before re-registration).

Credits are obtained from training courses, lectures, conferences - for example attendance at a one hour lecture is worth 5 credits - so a physician would need to attend 20 hours of lectures each year to retain the right to practice.

Complaints

Formal complaints may be dealt with by the Professional Regulations Commission, which has the power to discipline, fine or suspend the right to practice of physicans found negligent or culpable.

Complaints may also be addressed to any professional body to which a physican belongs and will be looked at by the ethical committee of that body. Civil proceedings may also be undertaken, though compensation claims cannot be lodged as there is no professional liability in the Philippines.

Storage and Access to Medical Records

There are no specific data protection laws in the Philippines, though a right to privacy is part of civil law. Doctors are bound by ethical rules to protect their patients information and provide access to that data upon request.

Resources

Ministry of Health
San Lazaro Compound, Tayuman, Sta. Cruz, Manila
tel: +63 2 743 830
website: http://www.doh.gov.ph/

Philippines Medical Association
PMA Building, North Avenue Quezon City, 1100 Philippines
tel: +63 2 929-6366
email: phimedas@yahoo.com
website: http://www.pma.com.ph/index.php

Professional Regulations Commission
Registration is by the Professional Regulations Commission, Board of Medicine
website: http://www.prc.gov.ph/

Formal complaints procedure:
website: http://www.prc.gov.ph/legalservices.asp?svc_id=2

The Philippine Association of Plastic, Aesthetic, and Reconstructive Surgeons
Room 305 Medical Arts Building
Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital
P. Sanchez St.,
Sta. Mesa,
Manila, Philippines
fax: (632) 714-7465
website: http://www.papras.org
locate members: http://www.papras.org/papras_members.html

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