What gynecomastia surgeon does for its recovery?

Recovery of gynecomastia, it takes about 1 - 2 weeks on average to recover the initial male breast reduction. Patients will want to take it easy during this time, and to facilitate healing and prevent complications must avoid strenuous activity.

Gynecomastia later in life tends to be permanent and can lead to severe issues of self-esteem and trust. Operation is usually the only option in these cases to solve the problem.

 Many men experience "pseudogynecomastia" referring to enlarged male breasts caused by excess fat tissue alone, this problem can be enhanced by changes in lifestyle or liposuction alone. True gynecomastia requires breast gland tissue removal and excess fat removal.

Male breast reduction is an effective operation to reduce breast tissue volume in men and to re - contour the chest for a more masculine appearance. Fat, tissue of the breast gland and excess skin are removed, recon toured and tightened to make the chest look smooth.

Gynecomastia candidates                                                  

 The best male breast reduction candidates are healthy adult men with enlarged breasts that have persisted over time, causing embarrassment, shame, and self-esteem issues. Men who smoke are encouraged to quit before the operation, and anyone who considers male breast surgery should have realistic expectations about the outcome of the operation.

Gynecomastia procedure

It is performed on an outpatient basis under general anesthesia. Depending on the amount of tissue to be removed, the procedure usually takes about an hour or two to complete. Chest liposuction is all that is needed for many men to produce good results, and this is done by small incisions.

If breast tissue needs to be excised, the isolate (skin surrounding the nipple) will require a small, semi-circular incision so that breast tissue can be removed while leaving the smallest possible scar. If it is necessary to remove and tighten the excess skin as well, this will be done by additional incisions before they are closed.

Gynecomastia Recovery

 It takes about 1-2 weeks on average to recover the initial male breast. Patients will want to take it easy during this time, and to facilitate healing and prevent complications must avoid strenuous activity. A compression vest will be worn over the first few weeks to help the skin retract and prevent fluid accumulation.

During this time, substantial swelling and some bruising are to be expected, and any pain with prescribed medication can be controlled.

After the first one or two weeks, patients can begin to resume some normal activities, such as returning to work and light exercise, though each surgeon will give instructions according to each patient's unique case. Bruising and swelling will resolve gradually until final results can be seen over the months following surgery. Post-operatively, the final results should be visible by 6 months.