Gynecomastia


Male breast enlargement. The cause is often unclear, although it can be caused by certain diseases, homonal disorders or certain medications.


Normally, the growth that occurs during puberty regresses within two years. If it does not regress, we talk about gynecomastia.


It is also seen in bodybuilding athletes due to the drugs used.


The treatment is surgical. In those due to a certain cause, it can improve when the factor is eliminated.


There are two methods in surgery.


Liposuction is suitable if the breast tissue is soft and the fat ratio is high. If it is hard and the mammary gland ratio is high, open surgery is appropriate. Here, a crescent-shaped incision is made at the junction of the nipple colored area and the skin and the excess part of the breast is removed.


It is a 1-hour procedure on average and you stay in the hospital for 1 night. A corset is used for 3 weeks.  3 days of rest is sufficient. Breasts start to take their shape after 1 month.