Gynecomastia
Gynecomastia – reduction of male breasts
Gynecomastia is a condition of excessively developed or enlarged breasts in men that can occur at any age. The condition may be the result of hormonal changes, heredity, obesity or taking certain medications.
Gynecomastia can cause emotional discomfort and undermine self-confidence. Some men may even avoid certain physical activities and intimacy to hide their condition.
Gynecomastia is characterized by:
- Excess localized fat
- Excessive development of glandular tissue
- Sometimes excess breast skin
Preparation and operation procedure
It is performed under general anesthesia. It lasts about an hour. The whole process is completed within 24 hours.
Before coming to the hospital, it's necessary to have a breast ultrasound, which is also possible at the Medical Group Hospital.
The procedure is simple, you come to the hospital in the morning, you must not eat or drink anything in the morning. In the hospital, all findings, urine, laboratory and biochemical analyses, EKG, and examination by the anesthesiologist are performed. After that, we plan the operation, take photos.
Recovery
After the operation, you stay in the hospital, and the next day s you are discharged home.
The post-discharge check-up comes after a few days. The stitches are not removed, they are resorptive.
Procedure duration
oko 1h
Anesthesia
Total anesthesia
Hospital stay
24h
Return to social activities
After few days
Return to sport activities
After 40 days
Recovery tips
Resting, refraining from heavy physical exertion
Appointments
A couple of days after discharge
Stitches
Resorbable, they degrade on their own, so there's no need for removal