Gynecomastia
At OgeePlast Clinic, gynecomastia surgery addresses the development of excess breast tissue in men using advanced liposuction and surgical excision techniques. The procedure reshapes the chest for a more masculine contour, often with minimal scarring.
What is gynecomastia ?
Gynaecomastia is a benign condition, characterized by the formation of breast glandular tissue in men. It is a treatable condition for which multiple surgical options exist. Usually, a combination of liposuction with surgical excision gives great results.
Known causes for gynaecomastia include: certain medication use – liver cirrhosis – thyroid disease – marijuana usage – weight gain – weight loss. If there is a known cause, treatment needs to address the cause before any surgery is done. Otherwise, surgery will not offer a long-term solution. Idiopathic gynaecomastia is a term that is used when there is no specific cause linked to the diagnosis. It is a
benign condition and is treatable through surgery.
Consultation and procedure
Before surgery, a thorough check-up is necessary, including a blood sample to check several hormones, as well as an ultrasound of the chest and testicles. Surgical treatment involves advanced techniques of liposuction and liposculpting to recreate the contours of a male chest, with an open excision of the remaining glandular tissue through a small incision around the areola. If needed, radiofrequency skin tightening can be added to further stimulate skin contraction and improve chest contours. In case of significant skin excess, skin excision may be needed where the scar is strategically placed in a shadow area right below the chest muscle to make it the least visible.
Benefits and recovery period
After the surgery, you will enjoy a flatter, more natural chest that fits in every shirt or T-shirt. Correction of gynaecomastia has a downtime of 1 to 2 weeks with easy dressings. Physical activity should be avoided and a compressive vest should be worn for 6 weeks.
