What is Gynecomastia (Breast Reduction in Men)?
The presence of some hormones in our body more and the hormonal imbalance in our body causes disruptions and disruptions. These hormonal imbalances affect our health negatively and lead to various ailments. Gynecomastia is one of these disorders.
If the amount of testosterone in your body decreases or the amount of estrogen increases, gynecomastia may occur. Other causes of gynecomastia;
- Various drugs
- drugs and alcohol
- Various health problems
Gynecomastia, which is defined as excessive breast development in men, is also known as breast reduction surgery in men. The word gynecomastia is composed of the Greek word gynec meaning feminine and mastos meaning breast. In this case, which affects the self-confidence of the person, treatment or even surgical intervention is required.
How is Gynecomastia Surgery Performed?
Surgical intervention is the most definitive method for the treatment of gynecomastia. The type of intervention is decided after the examinations made by the surgeon. Again, different methods can be applied according to different types of gynecomastia. The surgical intervention to be performed also varies according to the type of gynecomastia. In general, gynecomastia surgery takes place as follows;
- General anesthesia is applied to the patient.
- Incisions are made on the sides of the chest and near the armpits.
- Liposuction cannulas are placed through the incisions towards the breasts.
- Excess fat tissues are removed.
- When excess fat is removed, breast shape is performed with the remaining fat tissues in order to save the breasts from the feminine form.
- When the procedures are completed, the incisions are stitched and the surgery is completed.
What are the Advantages of Gynecomastia?
- The uncomfortable breast appearance is eliminated.
- More aesthetic chest lines are revealed
- Men who have lost self-confidence due to gynecomastia feel much better after this operation.
What Should Be Considered Before Gynecomastia?
- As of 2 weeks before the gynecomastia surgery, the consumption of drugs such as blood thinners, that is, reducing blood coagulation, such as aspirin, herbal products such as green tea, and vitamins such as vitamin E should be stopped.
- Alcohol and cigarette consumption should be stopped before gynecomastia surgery.
- It will be beneficial in all respects to reduce the body mass index to normal limits before the operation.
- Medications used for chronic diseases such as high blood pressure, thyroid disease and diabetes should also be used regularly in the preoperative period, and it should be confirmed in the preoperative period that their diseases are stable and under control.
- It should not be forgotten that the patient should be informed that the operation should be performed hungry.
What Should Be Considered After Gynecomastia?
- Smoking and alcohol quitting before gynecomastia should not be continued after surgery. This is due to the fact that smoking and alcohol use prolong the healing process of the person.
- Edema formation is quite normal in the first few days after gynecomastia surgery. In any negative situation, you should discuss with your doctor.
- During your recovery period, you should stay away from activities such as bathing, solarium, pool and sea.
- You should pay attention to the use of corsets after gynecomastia surgery. You can use the corset 24/7 for the first 3 weeks, and only during the day for 6 weeks after the first 3 weeks.
- After gynecomastia surgery, you should stay away from sports activities for at least 45 days, and you should stop driving during this time.
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