Gynecomastia is an uncontrolled increase in breast tissue in men, and surgery to eliminate it is called Gynecomastia Surgery. This type of adipose tissue deposition, inherent in women and unusual in the anatomy of men, leads to problems in intimate relationships and loss of self-confidence in the social environment. As a result of this problem, which occurs in both overweight and thin men, patients complain that they cannot swim in the sea, are embarrassed to undress, and cannot even dress as they would like.
An enlarged breast in a man can put him in an extremely stressful and humiliating position. The number of males who avoid intimate relationships in order to hide the problem of Gynecomastia, and become the subject of ridicule during adolescence, resulting in psychological trauma, is enormous.
Today, every fifth man can solve the problem of Gynecomastia with a simple procedure. However, if you think about the fact that your age and hormones “change” you, then you should not be upset. If you think you are upset and depressed due to Gynecomastia, then in addition to Gynecomastia Surgery, we strongly recommend that you do not delay your treatment plan.
What Is The Reason For Breast Enlargement In Men?
The problem of Gynecomastia occupies a place among the aesthetic problems of our time. Most of this growth of breast tissue is based on unhealthy diets, uncontrolled use of additives in the food industry and the associated hormonal changes. In addition to this, a sedentary lifestyle also promotes breast growth. The second factor that causes the growth of the mammary gland in men is the drugs that the patient is forced to take due to health problems. Other causes of Gynecomastia include the use of alcohol and drugs, hypogonadism, aging, tumors, hyperthyroidism, kidney and liver failure, malnutrition that disrupts hormonal balance.
The risk of Gynecomastia increases especially in adolescence or over 60 years of age, with the use of nutritional supplements to enhance athletic performance that contain steroids or androgens, and with certain chronic diseases.
How Is Gynecomastia Surgery Performed?
Gynecological Surgery without incision, is performed under local anesthesia and allows the extraction of adipose tissue through pinholes. The operation is practical and does not violate the internal features and structure of the mammary gland.
Before operating, the doctor conducts a physical examination, analyzes the current state of the breast tissue. The size of the developed breast tissue and the tissue itself are closely examined. The presence of any discharge from the nipples or other symptoms is checked. Then it turns out the presence of a real problem of Gynecomastia and false gynecomastia, a dividing line is drawn between them. Sometimes tests may be needed to evaluate the tissue. The size and the presence or absence of a nodular structure of fat relations are specified. In addition, the presence of one of the diseases is analyzed: chronic liver disease, thyroid disease or kidney disease.
Our experienced surgeon perform Gynecomastia Surgeries without an incision, with minimal swelling and bruising. After examining the causes of breast growth, which is done first, other conditions that can cause similar symptoms and Gynecomastia are considered. For example, in some men and boys, there are formations in the mammary gland that resemble, but are not similar to, Gynecomastia.
This growth of the mammary gland, which develops in connection with development in adolescence, stops within 1-3 years. Breast cancer in men is rare, but at the same time, the likelihood of its occurrence exists and, as a rule, it appears in one mammary gland.
In addition, during the examination, the presence of an infection in the breast tissue, the so-called inflammation of the mammary gland (mastitis), is checked.
Patients who do not have these problems are candidates for surgery to treat Gynecomastia. If the decision is made to perform Gynecomastia Surgery without an incision, an extremely practical and comfortable procedure is performed. In parallel with the development of technology, instead of removing adipose tissue in the mammary gland, as was done before, this procedure is performed in extremely comfortable conditions through micro-holes. Previously, after the operation, the return of the patient to social life took a lot of time, and the formation in the breast tissue caused damage to blood vessels and cells.
Benefits of Gynecomastia surgery without incision:
• Short duration of the procedure;
• Performing the procedure with micro-holes without incision;
• Instant return to social life after surgery;
• No damage to nerves and blood vessels;
• Minimal swelling, bluing and pain;
• Maximum patient comfort.
Recovery Period after Surgery:
• Within 10-14 days it is necessary to observe a sparing regimen and regularly take prescribed antibiotics and medications to reduce swelling. You will receive all medicines at the time of discharge from the hospital.
• Try not to raise your arms up, do not carry weights, if possible, sleep on your back for one week.
• Showering is possible 4-5 days after the operation. Until this time, it is necessary to wear an elastic bandage and compression underwear at all times.
• Do not remove adhesive plasters from wounds. During the control appointment, the doctor will change them.
Compression garments must be worn for 6 weeks (only removed when showering).
• 2-3 weeks after the operation, you can start doing massage. How exactly to massage and when to start doing it, the doctor will tell you. Massage speeds up the healing process.
• Active physical activity is allowed no earlier than six weeks after the operation.
• A visit to the sauna or solarium is possible after 2-3 months.
• Healing processes are very individual. In most cases, swelling and bruising goes away within two weeks.
• Stabilization of scars continues for one year.
• In order to avoid the occurrence of pigmentation in places of incisions and bruises, it is not recommended to sunbathe for six months.
• In the future, it is recommended to attend preventive examinations.
Duration of treatment
3-4 Hours
Anesthesia
Full
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6 Days
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7-8 Days
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