Gynecomastia Surgery in Turkey
Correction of enlarged male breast tissue. Most men search for it by the shortened name rather than the clinical one.
Not the same as being overweight
Gynaecomastia is enlarged male breast tissue, and it is a glandular problem rather than a fat problem. This matters because it explains something men find frustrating: losing weight often does not fix it. Fat responds to diet; gland does not.
The condition is common, particularly around puberty and later in life, and it is frequently linked to hormonal changes, some medications and some medical conditions. A proper assessment asks why before it proposes surgery.
Two components, two techniques
Most cases involve both fat and gland in different proportions. Liposuction addresses the fatty part and reaches areas around the chest that reshape the whole contour. Excision through a small incision at the edge of the areola removes the firm glandular disc that liposuction cannot.
Using liposuction alone on a predominantly glandular case leaves a firm lump behind the nipple and a disappointed patient. This is the most common reason for revision in this operation.
Recovery
A compression vest is worn for several weeks. Most men return to desk work within a week and to upper-body training considerably later. Swelling in the chest takes months to settle fully and the early result understates the final one.
Risks
Removing too much tissue directly behind the nipple leaves a visible hollow, which is harder to correct than leaving slightly too much. Contour irregularity and asymmetry are the other common aesthetic complications.
Because the condition can be caused by medication or an underlying condition, surgery on an unassessed cause can be followed by recurrence. Ask what investigation has been done before you agree to an operation.
When this operation is not the answer
- The cause has not been investigated, particularly if the change was recent or one-sided.
- It is linked to a medication you are still taking, where a review may come first.
- You are still in adolescence, when it frequently resolves without surgery.
- You have significant weight to lose, which changes what the chest will look like.
Common questions
Will losing weight fix it?
It will reduce the fatty component but not the glandular one. If a firm disc remains behind the nipple after weight loss, that is gland and it will not go with further dieting.
Is the scar visible?
The excision is usually made at the border of the areola where the colour change helps conceal it. Liposuction incisions are small and placed away from the front of the chest.
Can it come back?
Recurrence is uncommon once glandular tissue is removed, but it is possible if the underlying cause continues, which is the reason the cause is worth establishing first.
Request a plan
Ask about gynecomastia surgery
Describe what bothers you and what you have already tried. You will get an honest answer about whether this is the right operation, including if it is not.
Who would operate
Op. Dr. Arda Akgün
Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery Specialist. Speaks English and Turkish.
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