Gynecomastia is the growth of the female type in the breast tissue in men. Breast augmentation in men isn’t always a sign of illness. The most common cause of gynecomastia is an unknown cause or obesity. It can also occur under the influence of certain drugs or as a result of hormonal changes.
Gynecomastia most commonly occurs in teenagers or older men due to hormonal changes. In addition, these patients should be evaluated for other conditions that may lead to gynecomastia. The lack of self-confidence caused by gynecomastia, which is the problem of nearly 40% of men, becomes a serious problem from time to time. Gynecomastia surgery is the most effective way to solve this problem. There are three types of gynecomastia: real breast tissue in the glandular type, adipose tissue increase in the lipomatous type, and in the mixed (mixed) type, both breast tissue and adipose tissue increase. The treatment varies depending on the type of gynecomastia. Before the operation, an ultrasound is used to determine whether the mass consists only of fatty tissue.
Age Limit
Since gynecomastia symptoms in adolescence can be traced back to hormonal changes during this period, a surgical intervention should be waited for at least 2 years. Gynecomastia that does not resolve within 2 years of puberty is suitable for surgery.
In older patients who are no longer in the puberty phase, it is sufficient to wait 1 year after the occurrence of gynecomastia for the procedure.
An Advice Before Operation
During our first consultation, your complaints about your breasts and your expectations after the gynecomastia operation will be assessed. You will be informed by our team about the symptoms that may occur after the operation. We will also show you pictures of operations that have already been carried out, once before the operation, then the pictures after the operation. If you decide to have a gynecomastia operation, our team will plan an operation day with you that suits you best.
Preparation
Aspirin and other similar drugs are stopped one week before the operation. (Do not stop taking any medication you are taking regularly without consulting your doctor.) It is recommended to stop smoking before and after the operation. Please do not use hair gel on the day of the operation, leave your jewelry at home and wear comfortable clothing. Please refrain from eating and drinking 6 hours before the operation. You should be in the hospital about 2 hours before the operation. As soon as you are in the room reserved for you, you can also receive medication to calm you down if you wish.
Healing
A gynecomastia corset must be worn after the operation. You can start eating and drinking 4 hours after the operation, and walking slowly is now allowed again. You are usually discharged on the same day in the evening and do not have to stay in the hospital.
On the 2nd day after the operation, the first check-up and the dressing change will be carried out. You can shower again on the 3rd day after the operation. and on the 4th day you can go back to your daily routine and go back to work.
Light movements (in the form of walking) that you don’t use too much can be started on day 10, and more active sports (swimming, running, etc.) can be started from the 2nd month after the operation.
It is normal to see pink color changes and swelling after surgery, most swelling and color changes after surgery will go away by the 3rd week.
After the 3rd week of the operation, you will clearly see the new shape of your breast and enjoy the result.
The complete and final molding process takes about 6 months.