Elimination of gynecomastia

Breast correction for men

Male gynecomastia is a defect associated with an excessive increase in the volume of adipose or glandular tissue in a man. In most cases, this defect is a consequence of an imbalance in the hormones testosterone and estrogen.

With gynecomastia, the mammary glands retain their full anatomical dimensions. The apparent enlargement of the breast is caused by the accumulation of excess subcutaneous fat in the breast area. A man with gynecomastia suffers from the strongest psychological discomfort. The only option for eliminating this problem for a man is the plastic of the gland.

Indications for male breast plastic surgery

The surgery is indicated in the presence of the following problems:

• Enlargement of one of the mammary glands.
• Presence of nodes and / or cysts.
• Any neoplasms.

Also, plastic surgery of the gland is necessary for long-term pain syndrome and the lack of effect from the use of conservative therapy methods.

Preparation for  male breast plastic surgery

Before setting the date of the operation, Andrey Leonidovich Kharkov appoints a preliminary consultation. At this stage, the necessity of the surgical intervention is determined.

The anamnesis is done on the basis of the data on the activity and duration of symptoms. Hereditary diseases, the use of drugs, etc are also of great importance.

If there is a suspicion of malignant neoplasms, a biopsy of the gland, mammography, MRI of the pituitary gland, and tomography of the adrenal glands are obligatory.

To accurately determine the general state of the hormonal background, hormonal examinations are prescribed.

Before  the surgery, the patient must go through diagnostic hardware examinations. First of all, we are talking about  X-ray of the lungs, an analysis for hormones, urine and blood tests.

If there are no contraindications, the date of the operation is assigned. Before the male breast plastic surgery, the patient’s lifestyle should be corrected. First of all, before the operation, you should:

1. Refuse to take medications that affect the process of blood coagulation.
2. Stop smoking and drinking alcohol.

Varieties of male breast plastic surgery

Among the varieties of gynecomastia:

• True.
• False.
• Mixed.

True gynecomastia is caused by an overgrowth of glandular tissue. False gynecomastia (also called lipomastia) is caused by an overgrowth of body fat. In most cases, men have mixed gynecomastia. It is caused by both of the above factors.

Removal of gynecomastia is performed exclusively under general anesthesia.

In the process of surgery, a periareolar incision is performed (performed along the lower edge of the areola of the nipple). The next stage is excision of the excess amount of glandular tissue. If there is such a need, liposuction is additionally applied. This is ideal for people with mixed gynecomastia and pronounced body fat.

At the final stage, the incisions are sutured using special cosmetic stitches.

Laser removal of gynecomastia can also be used. In this case, local anesthesia is applied. The surgeon makes a small incision on the breast (no more than 2 millimeters). After that, a thin surgical tube (cannula) is inserted into the overgrown tissue. A laser beam exits from this cannula and acts on adipose or glandular adipose tissue.

Under the targeted action of the laser beam, the tissues are converted into an emulsion. It is carefully evacuated by a vacuum pump using a special tube.

At the final stage, the cannula with the laser tip is removed and a suture is applied.

The duration of the surgery in the clinic of Andrey Kharkov is 45 minutes. The stitches are not removed. A special patch should be worn for 5 days.

Rehabilitation period

During the first days after the surgery, the patient is in the hospital of the clinic of Andrey Leonidovich Kharkov. Subsequent recovery continues at home. The main stage of the rehabilitation period is 12-14 days.

In the early days, pain may be felt. It is stopped with the help of pain relievers (taken as prescribed by the doctor). There may also be a feeling of heaviness in the chest.

In addition, swelling and pronounced hematomas are the norm. They disappear in 10-14 days.

The rehabilitation period is accompanied by certain restrictions:

• It is prohibited to wear weights for the first weeks after he operation,. Sleep on your back.
• It is forbidden to take a shower for 5-7 days.
• There is a complete ban on physical activity for a month and a half.
• Baths, saunas are banned for 2-3 months. You also can’t sunbathe.

Massage can be done after a few weeks to speed up the healing process.

Scars stabilize throughout the year.

Contraindications to male breast plastic surgery

The operation is not performed in the presence of the following contraindications:

1. Obesity III-IV degree.
2. Diseases of the psyche.
3. Problems with blood clotting.
4. Diabetes mellitus.
5. Age up to 18 years.
6. Oncology.
7. The course of infectious and inflammatory processes in the body.

Benefits of male breast plastic surgery  in the clinic of Andrey Kharkov

Andrey Leonidovich Kharkov is a leading Ukrainian plastic surgeon. Thousands of satisfied patients confirm the professionalism of Andrei Leonidovich.

The clinic uses only proven, innovative methods. Thanks to this, the risk of postoperative complications is minimized.

After the operation, the patients stay in the hospital of the clinic, in   comfortable wards and operating units. All these is for the safest stay of patients in the clinic.

You can go through all the preoperative examinations directly in the hospital of the clinic.

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