Gynecomastia
What is Gynecomastia?
Gynecomastia is a surgery performed to decrease the breast size in males. When there is a hormonal imbalance in the male body, typically a decrease in the amount of testosterone compared to estrogen, the breast gland tissue can become enlarged in size. Enlarged breast size can make male patients self-conscious. Men who suffer from this issue have been reported in saying that they have a hard time going swimming, wearing clothes they want or taking their shirts off in public. This can be quite embarrassing and can easily social life. Having gynecomastia surgery can address these issues perfectly and will help with the mental and psychological well-being of the patient. Given that gynecomastia is observed in one every five men, it can be said that this is a common issue affecting many.
Breasts growth happens in men due to many reasons such as following an unhealthy diet, additives used by the food industry which leads to hormonal changes. Some medications used to treat other diseases cause growth in breasts as well. Overall having a sedentary lifestyle contributes to having this problem as well. Gynecomastia is most commonly seen in adolescence or in men over the age of 60.
One thing important to note about this issue is that if the growth has already happened in the breasts, then it can not be reversed by diet and exercise. The fat in this region will be resistant and stubborn to such interventions. A healthy diet and exercise regimen is needed to support hormonal balance post surgery.
Who can have fat transfer surgery?
Gynecomastia operations without laceration are the most comfortable procedures for enlarged breast tissue.
• Men who have growth in their breasts which is causing them to feel insecure
• Men who experience issues with the skin beneath the breasts such as irritation
• Men who don’t feel comfortable being naked due to the growth in their breasts who lack self-esteem.
How is Gynecomastia Operation performed?
When you come in for your consultation, our ITMT Group doctors will give you an examination in order to decide which type of operation will best suit you. Gynecomastia operations can be performed with or without laceration.
Gynecomastia surgery without laceration is much more practical and comfortable compared to one with laceration. In this technology an application is made using micro holes. The excess tissue is not cut into and this completely eliminates the risk of vein and cell damage. It is made using local anesthesia. This technique dissolves the fat tissues which is excess and removes it using the micro outlets are opened by your doctor.
If your doctor decides on an operation with lacerations, then excess fat and skin tissue and cut out from the breasts and the remaining structure is reshapes and stitched back up together.
Post gynecomastia surgery
Depending on which alternative is chosen for gynecomastia surgery, recovery time will vary. If gynecomastia is performed without lacerations then patient can return to daily activities almost instantly within a few days after the operation. With this alternative, bruising and swelling is at a minimum. Recovery period is very short and comfortable.
If the operation with laceration is chosen then you can expect bruising, swelling and mild discomfort for up to a week after the surgery. Patient can go back to daily life within a week although he/she will be advised not to do any heavy lifting or intense exercise for a few more weeks following the surgery.
The results of both of these types of surgery are permanent however depending on why the patient had gynecomastia in the first place, the condition can occur again. This is why we have a few suggestions in order to help prevent gynecomastia. Healthy diet and exercise always helps. Use of drugs and supplements, especially those like steroids and androgens used for body building should be eliminated. And lastly, all medication used by the patient should be examined by a doctor in order to understand whether it might cause gynecomastia or not. If the medication indeed has such a side effect, it must be replaced or discontinued.
WHY ITMT GROUP?
ITMT Group brings you the latest innovations and technology in the sector. We strive every day to progress and improve ourselves, our services and facilities to serve you better. Our staff and facilities provide comfort and quality so that your experience is as great as it can be.
We have an experienced, highly trained and accomplished team of physicians, doctors and nurses who not only look out for your physical health but your mental health as well. Our patient’s overall well-being is of utmost importance to us from the minute they set foot into our facilities to the minute they walk out feeling better about themselves both on the outside and the inside.
It is our belief that every individual is unique with different needs and desires therefore we do not apply one type of generally accepted surgery to everyone. We aim to understand our patients and hear their story and construct a medical plan specific to them. This is one of the reasons why we have one of the highest patient satisfaction rates in the industry and why you should choose ITMT Group to begin your new journey.
