Gynecomastia
Gynecomastia Surgery Recovery Process
Gynecomastia is breast enlargement in men due to fat accumulation. It is seen in individuals who go through puberty overweight. It can also occur in adults undergoing hormonal treatment. The classification of gynecomastia surgery is based on the deformity in the breast. For example, in cases without skin sagging and excessive fat, the procedure can be completed only with liposuction, i.e., fat removal injections, from under the skin. On the other hand, if there is significant deformity and sagging of the skin, the procedure is performed through incisions made in the armpit. In patients with advanced breast enlargement, fat removal and breast gland reduction, along with excision of breast skin, are required. In these cases, drain treatment is applied. The surgery duration can range from 30 to 90 minutes depending on the situation. You can get information about your gynecomastia problem from companies on relevant websites.
Does Gynecomastia Surgery Leave Scars?
The patient can be discharged on the same day after the surgery or may spend the first night in the hospital depending on the situation. A chest corset must be worn for three weeks after the surgery. Swelling and pain subside within 2-3 days. Mild burning and numbness may be felt in the chest area (for about 2 weeks). One must wait 6 weeks for strenuous sports. Return to work can be expected within the days following the surgery. The gynecomastia problem does not recur unless there is hormonal treatment or weight gain. If liposuction treatment is applied, no scars remain, but if an incision is made under the breast, the scar is permanent. However, since the incision made remains under the breast, it does not cause a problem.
