Breast tissue is an organ sensitive to hormones. Especially hormones such as estrogen are among the factors related to the shape and development of the breast. Abnormal breast growth in men and women can cause some problems. There is a lot of information about breast aesthetics in women. However, breast aesthetics are also performed for men. Abnormal breast growth and sagging in men is called gynecomastia. This condition is corrected with gynecomastia surgery.
Causes of Gynecomastia
- Hormonal changes
- Estrogen increase
- Excess fat accumulation in the body
- Steroid use
- Medication use
- Genetic predisposition
Gynecomastia is one of the changes that usually occur in the body during puberty. However, this condition resolves spontaneously after a while. If it does not improve, it must be treated. At the same time, it is normal to see gynecomastia in men in natural processes such as old age.
Types of Gynecomastia
There are 3 different types of gynecomastia in men. One of them is true type gynecomastia. In this case, it means the permanent development of breast tissue in men, just like in women. In false type gynecomastia, gynecomastia occurs due to excessive adiposity in men. In mixed type gynecomastia, a permanent type of growth that includes both breast and adipose tissue occurs.
Gynecomastia Treatment
Although the type of gynecomastia is obvious during manual examination, ultrasound is used for definitive diagnosis. In this case, liposuction treatment is often sufficient in pseudo- and mixed-type gynecomastia. In this treatment, the excess fat in the area is absorbed and the breast returns to its normal state. In the other case, excess tissue is removed through a half-moon-shaped incision made in the nipple and the breast is reattached. The surgery is performed under general anesthesia and takes an average of 1 hour.
After Gynecomastia Surgery
After gynecomastia surgery, the patient is discharged on the same day or the next day. A special bandage must be used for 4 weeks after the procedure. Within a few weeks, the breast will find its own form and the person will be able to move comfortably. Nevertheless, it is not recommended to do heavy work for a while.
