Gynecomastia is breast enlargement that occurs in the glandular breast tissue in men. The growth of glandular breast tissue is caused by an imbalance of estrogen and testosterone hormones. It is

frequently observed in adolescents or adult males and athletes. It can cause many physical and mental problems.

Causes of Breast Enlargement, Gynecomastia

Gynecomastia can be caused by some genetic diseases and hormonal changes. Factors such as overloading the body with synthetic hormones and doing more sports can cause gynecomastia. Except this;

• • Morbid obesity,
  • Hormonal disorders and drugs containing hormones, cortisone

• Various heart and cancer drugs, hormone-containing drugs, antidepressants, amphetamine
• Alcohol and drugs,
• types of cancer
• Testicular (ovarian) and kidney diseases,
• Thyroid diseases
• Genetic disorders
• Adrenal or pituitary gland tumors
• Trauma

Types of Gynecomastia

• Gynecomastia containing breast tissue

It is usually seen in adolescents and young people due to the effect of hormonal disorders. The source of breast enlargement is the breast tissue. This hard structure, which causes pain, carries the risk of cancer.

• Gynecomastia with fibroidipous tissue

• Gynecomastia containing soft adipose tissue

The main reason for breast enlargement in obese men is the soft adipose tissue collected in the breast. It can be removed from the body by methods such as liposuction.

How is Gynecomastia treatment performed in Turkey?

The specialist surgeon determines the source of gynecomastia and prepares a treatment plan. If the breast enlargement is 4-6 cm in diameter, medical treatment is applied. The patient’s hormone level and age are important for the medical treatment to be applied. If the diameter of the swelling exceeds 6 cm, surgical intervention is preferred. Gynecomastia treatment is a surgical procedure with a quick and definite solution. If gynecomastia contains soft adipose tissue, the accumulated fat is destroyed by the Liposuction method. Mastectomy is applied if the tissue causing gynecomastia is hard and large. Mastectomy in Turkey is a technique in which mammary gland tissue is removed through small incisions. General and local anesthesia can be preferred for gynecomastia surgery.

After gynecomastia surgery in Turkey

Depending on the patient’s condition after gynecomastia surgery, the patient can be discharged immediately after resting for a few hours. Patients should use a gynecomastia corset for 2-3 weeks. Mild pain that may occur after surgery can be relieved with medications recommended by the specialist physician. The patient should pay attention to his physical activities for 1 week after the surgery.

The patient should not smoke or drink alcohol and should eat healthily.