Gynecomastia surgery or male breast reduction is a procedure that removes excess breast tissue, skin and fat.
If you are bothered with large male breast and you want to improve your self-confidence and physical appearance you may consider gynecomastia surgery.
The result of this surgery is more masculine looking chests. Another result is improved posture and reduced discomfort of having enlarged male breasts.
Gynecomastia surgery can be performed using liposuction, surgical excision or both types in combination.
Liposuction is used if enlarged male breasts consist only of fat tissue.
Excision or combined technique is used if the enlarged male breasts consist of glandular tissue, fat deposits and excess skin.
Men who feel insecure about their enlarged male breasts are ideal candidates for gynecomastia surgery. This is especially true for men who have tried to reduce and sculpt their chests by exercising and eating a proper diet but haven’t achieved successful results.
Men who can benefit from gynecomastia surgery should be in good general health and without any medical issues. Also, they need to have a BMI of less than 30.
The best candidates for this surgery are adolescent men who have developed gynecomastia.
Gynecomastia is an effective surgical procedure which can significantly improve the appearance of male chest in their shape, size and symmetry.
Once the excess breast tissue is reduced, you won’t feel any discomfort or pain. You will be able to run, jump and do activities you were uncomfortable with before.
It generally lasts 3 hours, depending on the extent of your case.
General anesthesia is typically used.
Since gynecomastia surgery is an invasive surgery, it carries certain risks, including:
The results of gynecomastia surgery are permanent.
The price of gynecomastia surgery depends on the complexity and the length of the surgery.
Before the surgery, you need to have a thorough consultation with Dr. Dragana Spica. She may require blood tests to determine if you are physically fit for the surgery.
Also, you will need to do testicular sonograms and endocrinological examinations before the surgery. This way, Dr. Spica can exclude the possibility of testicular cancer or hormonal disbalance as a cause of your gynecomastia condition.
Dr. Spica will advise you to stop smoking and taking certain vitamins and supplements.
It’s important to arrange for someone to drive you home after the surgery.
Before the day of your surgery, you will be given some important instructions, including:
On the day of your gynecomastia surgery you are prepped for the surgery and given anesthesia. Dr. Spica will see you before the surgery to cover the details of the surgery again, to check the consent forms and to mark your surgical sites.
Dr. Dragana Spica makes the incisions and performs the surgery according to your treatment plan.
After the surgery, Dr. Spica will inform your friends or family that the procedure is finished.
When you feel comfortable, you are discharged from the surgical sites and given all the instructions for the recovery period.
Gynecomastia surgery is not painful during procedure. After the surgery, you may experience moderate discomfort.
The recovery generally lasts for 2 weeks.
During recovery you should:
You can return to your normal daily activities after 6 weeks.
You should pay attention to the presence of bruising and swelling, which should subside after several weeks.
Also, you need to keep the surgical site clean to prevent infection.
It’s important to have regular follow-up appointments with Dr. Dragana Spica.
Inform Dr. Spica immediately if you experience excessive bleeding or swelling or if you get a fever.
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