AESTHETIC PLASTIC SURGERY





Gynecomastia is a medical condition in which men develop mammary glands like females. It is caused by hormonal changes, medications, and obesity; in some cases, it is impossible to determine the cause. It can affect 40 – 60% of men. The surgery seeks to eliminate this excess breast tissue and provide a better aesthetic appearance. In some cases, it requires removing skin and repositioning the nipple-areola complex.
AM I A GOOD CANDIDATE FOR A GYNECOMASTIA CORRECTION?
- Candidates are those patients who have breast growth and are dissatisfied with the shape of their chest.
- Patients for whom having a feminine-looking chest generates distrust and social problems.
- Breast growth or gynecomastia is typical in overweight and obese patients. For this reason, treatment must be comprehensive, including surgery for treating gynecomastia and, in turn, complementary management of the underlying disease that includes diet, exercise, or medical or surgical treatments for obesity, such as gastric bypass, gastric sleeves or other existing alternatives.
HOW IS THE SURGERY PERFORMED?

Gynecomastia correction surgery is performed in a certified operating room under general anesthesia. Depending on the characteristics of the tissue, it can be removed by ultrasound-assisted liposuction, or it may require direct resection through an incision made in the nipple-areola complex or extend in the shape of an omega or an inverted T or anchor according to the size of the gland.
The duration of the procedure can be from 2 to 3 hours.
RECOVERY
The surgery is ambulatory; the patient is sent home or to a postoperative recovery place on the same day of surgery. Using a vest-type chest compression garment that adheres the skin to the deep tissues is recommended.
FREQUENT QUESTIONS Q&A.

- Pain: There is tolerable and easily controllable pain by medication, which will gradually decrease.
- Inflammation: There may be some inflammation after the procedure; you must use the garment during the first month after surgery. It is advisable to avoid exposure to the sun during the following months and use sunscreen to prevent hyperpigmentation of the skin and the scar.
- Return to activities: After seven days, the patient can gradually return to daily activities.
- Exercise: you can resume physical activity such as cardiovascular or aerobic exercise after three weeks after the surgery. After six weeks, you can begin a workout of greater intensity and strength.