Gynecomastia; It is called male breasts being larger than normal proportions. For this reason, we call the operation performed to eliminate breast size in men gynecomastia - male breast reduction surgery.
Reasons for Surgery
Growth after hormonal reasons during adolescence
/> Enlargement due to medications used
Breast enlargement due to excessive weight gain
Very rarely, enlargement due to tumor reasons
Gynecomastia Classification
It is divided into four groups according to breast size and excess skin.< br /> Stage 1 Gynecomastia: There is no excess skin. Breast size is slightly larger than normal. The nipple
is in bud.
Stage 2 Gynecomastia: The breast tissue is the size of an adolescent woman's breast. There is no sagging in the breast skin.
Stage 3 Gynecomastia: There is sagging and looseness in both the breast tissue and the skin.
Stage 4 Gynecomastia: The male breast looks like a sagging female breast.
Gynecomastia – Male Breast Reduction Surgery
It can be performed with different techniques depending on the stage of gynecomastia. In Stage 1 and Stage 2, that is, in mild cases, liposuction (fat removal operation) is the most common technique. In stage 3, in addition to liposuction, breast tissue is removed through a half-moon shaped incision made around the breast
brown area. In stage 4, tissue is removed with a lollipop or inverted T incision, as in breast reduction methods in women.
procedure is performed.
Surgeries are performed under general anesthesia in approximately 2-2.5 hours. After the surgery, we wear a specially prepared
corset. In Stage 3 and Stage 4 gynecomastia surgeries, I use a drain that stays in place for 3 days. The drain is removed after 3 days. The drain is used to remove the dirty blood accumulated in the surgery area from the body. After the surgery, you will stay in the hospital for 1 night. You will be discharged the next day after your check-ups.
Post-Operative Pain
Pain is no different from other surgeries. It is relieved with painkillers.
Post-Surgery Recovery
For the first two days, we rest as much as possible. Due to the tension in the muscles and the pain that increases with movement of the arm, we spend your rest lying (sitting) upright. Breasts during this period There will be some swelling and bruising. Swelling and bruising will begin to decrease after 15 days. After the surgery, the corset should be worn day and night for approximately 3 weeks, and during the day for the next 3 weeks. We stay away from sports that use chest and arm muscles intensively for approximately 3 weeks.
Side Effects That May Occur After Surgery
Blood Accumulation (hematoma): It is noticed early. It can be prevented with a short intervention.
Infection Occurrence: It can be encountered very rarely in the early period. It improves with antibiotic treatment.
Breast Enlargement Persistence: It may occur only if the lipsuction method is used. It is corrected by surgically removing breast
tissue.
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