Dublin at a glance
- Men in County Dublin
- 713,606CSO Census 2022, 49% of the 1,458,154 people there, 8.4% more than in 2016
- Largest towns
- Dublin city and suburbsDublin city and suburbs (1,263,219), Swords (40,776), Balbriggan (24,322)
- Aged 25 to 54
- 45%of the county, CSO 2022 (Ireland: 41%)
- To Dublin
- Close bymost of the county is within an hour of a clinic, outside rush hour
- Consultations
- Across Dublinmore plastic surgeons than anywhere else in Ireland
- Typical cost
- €3,000 to €6,900gynaecomastia surgery, the same range as Dublin
Dublin has more plastic surgeons than anywhere else in Ireland, so you can pick on the surgeon first and still keep the check-ups short.
What it costs
Gynaecomastia surgery costs €3,000 to €6,900: €3,000 to €3,300 for smaller cases under local anaesthetic, €6,500 to €6,900 for gland removal with liposuction under a general anaesthetic in hospital, and from about €6,500 when skin is removed. Our price guide shows what's included and what moves the price.
Consultations and check-ups from Dublin
Within Dublin the trips are short. Most men go home the same day: someone has to drive you and stay the first 24 hours. Line up a lift for the first wound check too, as you won't want to drive for the first days.
Choosing a surgeon
Every doctor practising in Ireland must be registered with the Medical Council, and only a doctor with specialist registration can practise independently as a specialist. For gynaecomastia surgery, check that the surgeon is on the Specialist Division of the Medical Council's online register: usually in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, or a general surgeon who specialises in breast surgery.
Ask where the operation happens, local or general anaesthetic, how many check-ups are in the price, and who you ring at night if something worries you.
Is it the right time?
Surgery isn't the right step yet if:
- you're under 18, or it started in the last year or so
- a GP hasn't checked the cause, or a medicine or steroids could be behind it
- it's on one side only, or there's a hard lump, and a GP hasn't seen it
- your weight is still going down or up
Guides
Questions from Dublin
Where in Dublin would I have it?
Dublin has more plastic surgeons than anywhere else in Ireland, so you can choose a surgeon close to home. Choose on the surgeon first, then on how easy the check-ups are from home.
How many trips will I make from Dublin city centre?
Usually about four: the consultation, the operation (usually home the same day), a wound check in the first week or two, and a review at about six weeks.
Is gynecomastia surgery cheaper in Dublin?
Not really. Prices around the country sit in the same range, €3,000 to €6,900. The anaesthetic and the hospital move the price more than the county.
Can some check-ups be by video?
Ask before you book. The wound check needs you in person; some surgeons do the first chat or later reviews by video.
Who will contact me if I enquire from Dublin?
One clinic, not five. We pass your enquiry to one Irish clinic and they contact you to arrange a consultation. Nothing is booked until you say yes.