What is gynecomastia?

The problem of breast enlargement in men is due to various reasons. The most well-known reason among the public is weight gain, which leads to fat in the breast area. In addition, factors such as alcohol use, food supplements used in bodybuilding and fatty tissues in the chest area caused by drug use, and long-term use of some drugs (eg antidepressants) cause breast enlargement in men, ie gynecomastia.

The increase in breast tissue seen during the growth period can be temporary or permanent. The cause of persistent breast size after the age of 18 should be examined. After the examination, the gynecomastia reduction surgery will be decided by the doctor. Hormonal disorders, testicular and adrenal gland tumors, and problems with thyroid gland function can also be caused of breast enlargement in men. For this reason, patients who apply for gynecomastia should have the necessary examinations related to the diseases mentioned above.

In breast enlargement due to a disease, aesthetic intervention should be performed with the approval of the doctor in parallel with the treatment of these diseases. Breast enlargement in men causes serious psychological problems. Problems such as decreased self-confidence, embarrassment of nudity and establishing relationships with the opposite sex are experienced. If the growth in question is not due to the diseases mentioned above, the patient can get rid of this problem in a short time with gynecomastia plastic surgery.

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF GYNECOMASTİA?

Symptoms seen during adolescence, which are mostly temporary, should be followed up. These symptoms can be seen in one or both breasts. Tenderness on the breasts Small swelling under the breast Assymetry in breasts

IS THE CAUSE OF GYNECOMASTIA IMPORTANT FOR SURGERY?

It is important to know whether it is a disease. If there is breast enlargement due to the disease, it should be considered together with the treatment of this disease.

IS GYNECOMASTIA A RISKY OPERATION?

It does not fall into the risky surgical intervention class like other aesthetic operations.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR THE GYNECOMASTIA SURGERY?

Surgery is performed in all patients over the age of 18.

DOES IT LEAVE A SCAR AFTER THE GYNECOMASTIA OPERATION?

Gynecomastia surgery is a surgery that does not leave any scars in general. However, if there is keloid (excessive scarring on the skin) seen in some people, it may be difficult to notice. Your doctor will inform you about this.