Gynecomastia

About Gynecomastia

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Gynecomastia is a medical term that comes from the Greek words for woman-like breasts. It may affect only one breast or both. Though certain drugs and medical problems have been linked with male breast overdevelopment, there is no known cause in the vast majority of cases. For men who feel conscious about their appearance, breast-reduction surgery can help. The procedure removes fat and or glandular tissue from the breasts and in extreme cases, removes excess skin, resulting in a chest that is flatter, firmer, and better contoured.

Right candidate

Surgery to correct gynecomastia can be performed on healthy, emotionally stable men of any age.
The best candidates for surgery have firm, elastic skin that will reshape to body’s new contours.
The initial consultation with an expert is very important.
A complete medical history such as impaired liver function, use of estrogen-containing medications or anabolic steroids, to look into its cause along with the thorough examination of the breasts is important.

Post Operative Care

An adult should stay with you for at least the first 24 hours after surgery.
Rest is necessary.
The patient is up and about immediately after the surgery.
Strenuous exercises are to be avoided for two weeks.
He is made to wear compressive garments for three weeks or more.
The patient can continue normal activities after three to four days.

Results

Swelling takes about a few weeks to subside.
However, the redraping of skin depends upon the elasticity of the skin to retract back, which may take a few months, hence the final result is visible in few months time.