Gynecomastia (male breast enlargement) means female-type breast growth in men
due to hormonal reasons or due to some medications used.
Gynecomastia may also occur due to some genetic diseases.
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GYNECOMASTIA (FEMALE TYPE BREAST ENLARGEMENT)
Gynecomastia (male breast enlargement) means female-type breast enlargement in men due to hormonal reasons or due to some medications used
. Gynecomastia may also occur due to some genetic diseases. Although gynecomastia (male breast enlargement) may also occur due to excessive weight gain, male breast enlargement due to excess fat is not exactly considered gynecomastia. However, the treatment
methods are the same.
For patients complaining of gynecomastia in adolescence, follow-up is generally recommended first because
male breast growth may end when puberty ends. If there are genetic diseases or hormonal
reasons, the treatment of these reasons is planned first and then a surgical procedure is performed.
A patient complaining of male breast enlargement is examined in detail and a breast ultrasound
is usually requested. The method of surgery to be performed is determined according to the examination and ultrasound results.
Gynecomastia surgery is basically performed in two ways; 1-liposuction 2-removal of excess tissue
(excision) There are different techniques defined for both bases and as a result of the examination, the method most suitable for you is determined
. These two methods can be used together.
HOW IS GYNECOMASTIA SURGERY PERFORMED
When liposuction method is used for gynecomastia surgery, I prefer laser lipolysis or VASER.
These two methods remove excess fat tissue. It also creates tension in the skin. Gynecomastia
If the surgery is to be performed by the excision method, there are many techniques for this, and after each patient is evaluated, it is determined whether the incision will be made from the nipple or the breast fold. In excision methods
naturally, scars remain on the incision areas, but after 1 year, they return to the skin color and do not disturb.
WHAT TO CONSIDER AFTER GYNECOMASTIA SURGERY
Male breast enlargement surgery is performed by excision method. If it is done, you need to stay in the hospital for 1 day and you will have drains that collect the remaining fluids such as serum and blood. These drains are usually removed on the 2nd day and you are discharged from the hospital.
After male breast enlargement surgery, a thin athlete-type corset is worn to cover your entire chest. You should not remove this corset for 20-30 days. In the following period, you can continue to wear the corset for tight athletes or if you wish
up to the 3rd month.
CAN I DO SPORTS AFTER GYNECOMASTIA SURGERY
You can do sports 4 weeks after gynecomastia surgery, provided that you do not force it too much.
IS GYNECOMASTIA SURGERY A PERMANENT METHOD?
If the cause of male breast enlargement is determined correctly, surgery is a permanent method. To give an example
, if the medication you are using has caused gynecomastia and this has not been questioned, your gynecomastia will recur as long as you continue to use this
medication after the surgery. For this reason, the cause of male breast enlargement
should be thoroughly investigated.
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