Gynecomastia
Gynecomastia is the abnormal and excessive growth of breasts in men, which may occur at any age (infants, adolescents, and the elderly). Actually, instead of growing fat, the gland in the breast enlarges. This condition may occur on both sides of the breast, but in some cases only one side of the breast becomes enlarged. The main cause of this phenomenon is the increase in the ratio of estrogen to testosterone, which is a disorder in the body's endocrine system. That is, when the ratio of estrogen (female hormone) to testosterone (male hormone) increases for any reason, gynecomastia occurs. There is no need to worry when the size of the breast tissue is less than 2.5 cm. Otherwise, he should undergo treatment and surgery.
Factors affecting gynecomastia
In fact, it is by reducing the amount of testosterone and increasing the production of estrogen in men that causes this disorder. Factors such as male sexual organ disorders (tests), infection, aging, disease, malnutrition and the use of certain drugs have a significant effect on the occurrence of this disorder. Also, cancers other than testicular tumors may produce hormones that can cause gynecomastia.
Appearance symptoms of gynecomastia
Sometimes the size of men's breast tissue is only due to obesity and it is normal. The most important symptoms that we should see a plastic surgeon:
- Swelling and enlargement of breast tissue
- Pain in this area
- Sensitivity to the touch of the breasts
- Discharge from the nipple (one or both)
Gynecomastia can be diagnosed by a physical examination by a plastic surgeon. This surgery is performed in two ways:
- Making a cut and completely draining the tissue and fat glands of the breast and suturing the cut site
- Performing liposuction and making a small hole in the chest and removing fat tissue and glands by means of liposuction and liposuction.
Explanations after gynecomastia surgery
- You will be ready for discharge a few hours after the surgery and the improvement of general conditions.
- After discharge, if the dressing and diapers of the operation site become bloody, do not worry and change the dressings.
- After the first examination, the surgeon will prescribe ointments and medicines needed by the patient.
- Weakness, lethargy and dizziness are normal after the operation.
- Visit your surgeon 2 to 3 days after the operation to change the dressing and for the first examination.
- You can go to the bathroom five days after the operation.
- It is better to keep the holes open in order to drain the blood vessels.
- Cover your vagina for up to two months.
- Take antibiotics on time and use prescribed painkillers if you have pain.
- Lubricate the sutures with the prescribed antibiotic ointment.
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