What is Gynecomastia?
Gynecomastia is a cosmetic procedure that restores male breast size to normal, flattening and enhancing the chest contour. Breast enlargement occurs for men at any age, due to hormonal changes, or the presence of genetic factors, obesity, or even the use of certain drugs.
The techniques used in Gynecomastia process differ according to each case and its degree of Gynecomastia. The case of local fat presence, Vaser technique is used. However, if the case is; growth of excess glandular tissue, or the presence of noticeable skin growth,and the displaced nipple location, here, the surgical incision is used, and the two techniques may be combined.
Candidates for Gynecomastia
Men with the following symptoms are the perfect candidates for this operation.
- An abnormal increase of the breast size.
- Noticeable swelling in the breast and the surrounding tissues.
- Feeling pain ,once pressuring the breast area.
- The appearance of clusters of tissue and sebaceous glands under the nipples.
- A clear protrusion in the nipple’s shape as it approaches the ossification.
- Occasionally a general sagging in the size of the breast occurs.
- Secretions discharge from either one nipple or two nipples together.
- The appearance of some sores around the area of the breast.
Pre-Gynecomastia Instructions
- Abstain from all kinds of stimulants, and Alcohol for two weeks minimum, as they prevent the anesthesia process.
- Abstain from having antibiotics and aspirin as well as anti-inflammatories.
- Abstain from all blood diluting drugs, such as; Ibuprofen, and Multi- Vitamine Group, for they contain (A,E), minimum a week before.
- Abstain from smoking a month before Gynecomastia operation, as it affects Oxygen level which is crucial for the healing process.
- Refrain from natural blood-diluting drinks, such as; green tea, raspberry juice and pineapple.
Gynecomastia Stages
Step 1: Clinical Examination
Step 2: Anesthesia
Step 3: Liposuction
Step 4: Excision Technique
Step 5: Combining Liposuction and Excision
Post-Gynecomastia Instructions
The doctor will dictate you a list of very important tips and instructions that you need to commit to, to get the best results, which are;
- Sleep straight and stay away from bending, to avoid any complications might occur to the wound.
- Have a complete rest for at least three days after the surgery is over.
- Avoid drinking any soft drinks or Alcohol and avoid smoking for a period of time after the operation (two weeks – a month).
- Adhere to have the painkillers and medication on time accurately as recommended by the doctor.
- Avoid stress and exercises that require great effort for the period of time after the surgery (two weeks).
- Avoid driving in the first days after the operation.
- Rely on liquids in the first days after the surgery, and let the solid food gradually enter your daily diet.
