Surgical treatment of gynecomastia

Operative intervention
Surgical breast correction in men is most often used in a condition called gynecomastia. Liposuction is performed in combination with surgical reduction of abnormally developed glandular tissue. The incisions are in the area of ​​pigmentation around the nipple / areola /, which makes them difficult to notice.

Duration: Approximately two hours.

Anesthesia: General anesthesia.

Stay: The operation is performed in a health facility with a stay of up to 1 day if necessary.

Postoperative abnormalities
Temporary discomfort, pain, swelling, bruising. Altered sensitivity of the skin of the breasts and nipples.

Complications
Development of rough scars and keloids. Occurrence of folds and / or irregularities on the skin of the breast, necrosis, asymmetry in the positioning of the nipples, infection, serum.

Recovery
The patient can return to work in a few days to a week. Exercise within 2 months should be avoided. The fading of the scars takes from 3 months to 1 year.