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 Gynecomastia
means enlargement of male breasts. It can affect
one or both breasts. This condition may be due to medical
related problems like liver disease and drug
related or genetics.
The breast enlarges by increasing the glandular
tissue or just by fatty deposits.
Surgery in breast reduction depends upon the nature
of the enlargement.
- Glandular enlargement will need excision.
- Fatty tissue in excess will need liposuction.
- A combination of liposuction and excision
is usually done to get optimum cosmetic results.
Some improvements of techniques in the treatment
of breast hypertrophy have also allowed a better
result in the surgery of gynecomastia. Although
it would seem that a simple solution should be
adequate for a simple, visible subcutaneous mass,
the challenge of obtaining a smooth and flat result
has been helped by the technique of liposuction
with circumareolar excision. For body-builders
who are relatively thin, presenting a very small
amount of fat over the chest area, treatment
has been found to be satisfactory by simply excising
the actual hypertrophic gland without having to
remove any fat; however, in older patients as
well as the average adolescent or middle-aged
man, gynecomastia is often a mixture of breast
tissue and fat, and the combination of gland excision
with liposuction is most useful.
Indications
Gynecomastia is found in adolescent and middle-aged
men, thus indicating some hormonal factors. It
is sometimes embarrassing to the
patients.
Laboratory tests rarely will show any hormonal
problem. The condition is common and often improves
spontaneously in young men, to return when they
reach middle age.
The Procedure
In such cases of gynecomastia, the treatment is often a
combination of the two techniques of liposuction
and excision.
Preparing for the Operation
These investigation may have to be done to rule
out any breast disease or tumour.
Products that contain Aspirin, Vitamin E, or Evening
Primrose oil should be avoided for four weeks
before surgery. The use of Vitamin K (10mg daily)
for three days before surgery is recommended.
Strong alcoholic drinks should be avoided before
surgery.
Important: Patients should not
smoke for two weeks before surgery and for a few
days after surgery. Smoking interferes with the
circulation of blood to the skin and can cause
death of the skin flaps.
Patients must not wear any make-up (including
mascara and nail polish) when they go into surgery.
If the patient tints, dyes or bleaches his or
her hair, this should be done no later than one
week before surgery.
Surgery is done under local or general anaesthesia.
Post Operative Care
- Take a week off work.
- Takes 4 to 5 weeks to resume normal activity.
Cost of Procedure
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