Gynecomastia can be described as an increase in the amount of breast tissue in boys or men. Although only 5 percent of patients have an underlying hormonal disorder or another organic problem causing gynecomastia, most of them do not have any underlying disease. It is commonly observed between the ages of 16-25 due to both nutrition and structural problems.

In general, the technique varies depending on whether there is fatty tissue or breast tissue in the breast as a result of the pre-operative ultrasound and examination. If there is no breast tissue, only liposuction will be sufficient, but if there is breast tissue, surgery is generally performed with a half-moon-shaped scar hidden in the nipple afterwards. The surgery takes approximately 1 hour on average.

If it is performed under local anesthesia, you will be discharged after a short observation; if it is performed under general anesthesia, you will be discharged after 1 night of observation. A special corset must be worn for skin adaptation for at least 3 weeks. In patients with excessive skin, special devices such as laser / vaser are used for skin adaptation. The stitches used in the surgery are not removed, and there is no need for serious dressing unless necessary. Edema and bruising are normal at first. Slight asymmetries are common in the first 3 months due to skin adaptation. It will improve over time depending on skin quality.

There is no treatment with any medication or non-surgical method. Contrary to popular belief, this situation does not improve with exercise. As the chest muscle grows, even if the fat content decreases, the situation becomes more obvious if there is breast tissue.

If it is done only with liposuction (vacuum fat removal), scars of approximately 1 cm are left in the lower outer quadrant of the breast, which will fade over time – if surgery to remove breast tissue is also added, a half-moon-shaped scar remains hidden in the nipple, but this scar fades over time because it is hidden in the brown tissue of the nipple.

It is a permanent surgery as long as you do not gain excessive weight.

After 1-2 days of rest after the surgery, people can return to their normal lives, albeit limited. Excessive activity is not recommended for the first 3 weeks, and generally sports can be done in from the 3rd week on.