WHAT IS GYNECOMASTIA?
Gynecomastia is the name given to female-type breast growth seen in men. Nowadays, many men have this problem.
WHAT CAUSES GYNECOMASTIA?
Gynecomastia can also occur due to hormonal irregularities, alcohol consumption, supplements taken for bodybuilding, infections with certain internal organ disorders and tumors, eating disorders, as well as with weight gain. Gynecomastia can negatively affect a person’s life socially and psychologically.
WHAT METHODS ARE USED IN GYNECOMASTIA AESTHETICS?
3 types of surgical options are used for adult men.
- By Liposuction method (Vaser),
- Surgical removal of breast tissue,
- Liposuction and surgical procedure together.
Liposuction method is a good and easy option in patients with mild and moderate gynecomastia problem. In advanced and severe cases, the skin and breast tissue should be removed with incisions and the breast tissue should be reshaped.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR GYNECOMASTIA SURGERY?
Those whose breasts become prominent during adolescence and then do not return to normal,
Patients with breast growth after excessive weight gain.
Patients who can not be treated by non-surgical methods.
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER GYNECOMASTIA SURGERY?
After surgery, the patient is discharged immediately or the next day.
Heavy physical exercises for 3-6 weeks are not recommended.
Excessive arm movements are restricted during this time.
1-2 days after the operation, the patient returns to daily life.
WHAT IS PSEUDOGYNECOMASTIA?
Pseudogynecomastia is a very common problem. It is a condition in which the breast looks large due to lubrication that occurs without growth in the mammary gland.
IS THERE ANY SCAR LEFT AFTER SURGERY?
Since gynecomastia surgery is most often performed by inserting thin cannulas by liposuction, there are no obvious scars after the operation.
ARE THE RESULTS OF THE OPERATION PERMANENT?
Results of gynecomastia surgery are permanent. Gynecomastia does not recur unless the patient gains and loses weight again or has different underlying causes such as hormonal disorder, drug use, disease, etc.
AESTHETIC FACT!
This condition, which can be seen in 75% of men entering puberty, disappears by 90% at the end of puberty.