_Faqs - Gynecomastia

 

What is the Gynecomastia?

The gynecomastia is the pathological or physiological condition where male breasts abnormally increase in size and volume. Volume may vary from a small to a pubescent breast. Although gynecomastia may develop in one breast or both of them, unilateral gynecomastia predominates.

Which are the characteristics of the patient with gynecomastia?

   
In adolescent boys, a small subareolar button that tends to harden may occur. In most adolescent patients gynecomastia will recede with age.
   
When this condition persists after puberty, it may be attributed to hypertrophy of breast tissue, chest adipose tissue, or a combination of both of them.
   
This condition is often tender or painful. The symptoms may persist for weeks or months.
   
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What kind of anesthesia is used in the gynecomastia correction surgery?

The gynecomastia correction surgery is performed under general anesthesia with intravenous induction and inhalation anesthesia. You will sleep through the entire operation, feeling no pain and remaining absolutely relaxed. The section about Anesthesia provides complete information on this medical practice along with recommendations and instructions. Patient preparation before surgery

* Patient preparation includes treating the surgical site before surgery, using appropriate antiseptic agents for skin preparation.

* In the operating room the intravenous therapy or IV will be initiated. The IV is the giving of liquid substances directly into a vein. Through a needle you will receive saline solution, anesthesia, and other medications you may need during surgery.

How long does gynecomastia correction surgery take?

Gynecomastia correction surgery may take 1-2 hours to complete, but it may take longer if other procedures are also being performed at the same time.

Treatment of gynecomastia

Once the causes of gynecomastia have been assessed, the treatment is focused on the elimination of the potential trigger factors. Surgery becomes the ultimate option for gynecomastia treatment. If surgical option has been considered, a complete preoperative assessment is performed.