Gynecomastia is an increase in the breast in men with hypertrophy of glands and adipose tissue. This pathology creates for affected men not only inconvenience and a sense of discomfort, but also great concern. To date, the most effective method of solving the problem is an operation to remove gynecomastia.
Gynecomastia can be false and true. In the first case, the cause of breast enlargement are excess fat deposits in this area. The true pathology is a proliferating glandular tissue. The most common is the mixed form of gynecomastia, which is provoked immediately by both of the above factors. The operation is performed both under general anesthesia and under local anesthesia.
There is no special preparation for this operation, it is enough to hand over a small set of tests and consult a surgeon.
Pain after breast reduction surgery with gynecomastia is usually weak. The operated sites can swell, but swelling is usually not heavy, but it hurts and pulls only with certain movements. During the first days after surgery on gynecomastia you should not raise your hands high above your head, as this causes excessive tension in the seams. Stitches after surgery are usually not removed, they dissolve themselves. After breast reduction with gynecomastia, patients are recommended to wear a supporting compression underwear day and night for the first three weeks. During the three weeks after the gynecomastia operation one should avoid exercise and physical activity, which then can be gradually renewed.
The result of breast reduction surgery with gynecomastia can be judged approximately six months after the operation.