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Gynecomastia

Who Gets Breast Enlargement?

Breast enlargement is most common in men in old age. It is also encountered in newborns. The reason why it is seen especially in the newborn period is due to the high secretion of estrogen hormones during pregnancy. In old age, the rate of androgen hormone in the body decreases and breast enlargement occurs. Breast enlargement, which occurs in 27 percent of young people in adolescence, increases up to 40 percent in advanced ages.

What Causes Breast Enlargement in Men?

In order to perform gynecomastia aesthetics, the factors that cause breast enlargement are examined and a definitive diagnosis is made. Breast enlargement in men, which is first seen due to hormonal reasons, is encountered during adolescence as well as some drugs used. In addition, breast enlargement may occur due to genetic factors, sedentary lifestyle and similar conditions. Of course, malnutrition is also one of the most important causes of breast enlargement. Other factors;

  • Side effects of anxiety, AIDS, prostate cancer, and depression medications
  • Malnutrition, starvation, kidney and liver failure
  • Pituitary insufficiency
  • Shampoos containing tea tree and lavender extract (These products can cause enlargement of breast tissue)

Gynecomastia Symptoms

There are some signs of breast enlargement in men. These;

  • Nipple discharge
  • Asymmetry in breasts
  • Breast tenderness
  • Chest pains
  • Pain and aches in the breasts
  • Swelling in breast tissue
  • It is listed as a lump sensation just below the nipple.

How is Gynecomastia Diagnosed?

Specialist surgeons examine the abdomen, breast tissue and genitals before diagnosing gynecomastia . In addition, he will have information about the drugs used by men. Gynecomastia can also be diagnosed by performing an MRI scan with computed tomography.

Before Gynecomastia

There are some situations that patients should apply and know before aesthetic operations. First of all, all information about the drugs used should be shared with the doctor. Alcohol and cigarettes should not be consumed 1 week before the operation, and herbal supplements should not be taken. Of course, the consumption of blood thinners such as aspirin should be terminated 1 week in advance. Male patients who do not have any health problems in the examinations performed by the surgeon can easily apply for breast reduction aesthetics.

How is Gynecomastia Aesthetics (Surgery) Performed?

In the gynecomastia surgery , which is evaluated due to the sagging of the breast skin along with the level of growth in the patient’s breast, there is no sagging of the skin in the first stage. In patients who have passed the second stage, serious enlargement of the breasts is observed. In the third and final stage, both sagging and growth are observed.

The fat tissue in the breast area is removed by applying liposuction to the patient. In addition, if the nipple remains large, the incision is made and the glands in the breast are also removed. This process is also valid for patients with excessive size and sagging breasts. In addition to the skin on the breast tissue, the glands are removed, the nipples are reduced and the operation is completed. Finally, if there is excessive sagging in the patient’s breasts, the mammary gland is removed and skin abundance is removed. This situation is mostly applied in young individuals.

How Long Does Gynecomastia Last?

This operation lasts between 45 minutes and 1 hour. In the operation where local anesthesia is used, the procedure will take up to 1.5 hours if the mammary gland is removed and the sagging is corrected. General anesthesia is applied in patients with sagging problems. Gynecomastia, one of the most comfortable plastic surgeries of recent times, has no side effects.

After Gynecomastia

There are some processes that patients should pay attention to after gynecomastia . Mild pain and ache may be experienced in the procedure area for the first 1-2 days after this operation, where there is no hospitalization process. Arm movements will also be restricted accordingly. These pains are relieved with painkillers prescribed by the surgeon. Up to the 10th day, bruising and swelling may also be seen in the procedure area. All these side effects are temporary and disappear on their own by the 2nd week.

Many patients wonder about the return to work process. Patients who need to comply with the recommendations of the surgeon performing the operation can return to work as of the 4th or 5th day, but should avoid heavy activities. The starting time for sports activities is after the 15th day. Patients who will jog can start light exercises again after the 21st day.

Will there be any scars after the operation?

If this procedure is done with Liposuction, there will be no scar in the problem area. However, in patients with sagging problem, a thin line may remain just below the nipple after gynecomastia . This surgery should definitely be preferred for breast enlargement that affects men socially and psychologically.

Do Breasts Grow Again After Gynecomastia?

Patients are under the supervision of the doctor after the operation. If there is no serious health problem, no growth is observed in the breasts. Generally, breast enlargement begins during puberty. Since this procedure is applied after puberty, there will be no expectation of breast growth. Only the drugs used after the surgery should be paid attention, excessive alcohol consumption should be stopped and excessive weight should not be gained. It should also be noted that the breasts will begin to recover within 1 month after Gynecomastia and will fully reach their new state after 6 months.

The incidence of breast cancer in men is 1%. However, before the procedure, the cause of the size of the breasts should be determined exactly.

There is no age restriction for this operation. It is enough just to get through the puberty period.

No. As there is no drug treatment for gynecomastia, it is a condition that can only be resolved by surgical operations. Some patients may want to use hormone-suppressing drugs, but it should be noted that these drugs have serious side effects.

Local anesthesia is given to the patient after the procedure. Therefore, pain or aches are not felt.

The incision to be made during the procedure is made under the nipple. Alternatively, it can be thrown under the armpit. A small scar will remain in these areas.

Depending on the controls of the plastic surgeon, it is possible to return to work after the 4th or 5th day. However, in this process, any activity that will force the chest area should not be applied.

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