By flattening and improving the chest outlines, gynecomastia surgery minimises men's breast size.

The weight of the extra breast tissue can sag the breasts and stretch the areola in severe cases of gynecomastia (the dark skin surrounding the nipple). In these situations, the areola's position and size can be adjusted surgically, and any extra skin may be removed.

Reduction mammaplasty is the medical term for the procedure used to treat gynecomastia.

What is gynecomastia?

Gynecomastia is a condition in which males grow abnormally large or developed breasts at any age. The disorder may be brought on by hormonal changes, hereditary factors, obesity, or the use of specific medicines.

Gynecomastia might make you feel uncomfortable emotionally and lower your self-esteem. Some men may even shy away from particular intimate behaviours in order to conceal their illness.

Gynecomastia can be identified by:

• Additional localised fat
• Formation of extra glandular tissue
• Sometimes there is too much breast tissue present in either one breast or both breasts (both breasts)

Candidates for gynecomastia surgery include:

• Men whose conditions are not treatable with alternative medicine
• Individuals who are in good health and do not have any illnesses that could endanger their life or prevent them from mending
• Non-users of drugs and tobacco
• Men with a positive mindset and clear objectives for reducing the gynecomastia's physical symptoms
• Men who are physically fit and generally of a healthy weight
• Men with reasonable aspirations
• Those who have stabilised their breast development

Teenage boys who feel self-conscious about their enormous breasts may benefit from surgery, though follow-up treatments may be required if breast development continues.

The decision to undergo plastic surgery is very personal; you must choose whether the advantages will help you reach your goals and whether the dangers and probable side effects of gynecomastia surgery are tolerable.

You will be required to sign consent paperwork to show that you are aware of all the risks and potential consequences associated with the treatment.

Among the hazards of gynecomastia surgery are:

• Hazards of anaesthesia
• Blood loss (hematoma)
• Clots of blood
• Asymmetrical breasts
• Abnormalities in the breast's form and contour
• Nipple or breast feeling changes could be transient or long-lasting.
• Deeper structures, including the nerves, blood vessels, muscles, and lungs, may sustain temporary or permanent damage.
• Problems related to cardiac, pulmonary, and deep vein thrombosis
• Breast fatty tissue may pass away (fat necrosis)
• A buildup of fluid (seroma)
• Infection
• Chronic discomfort
• Poorly healing wounds
• Surgery revision is a possibility.
• Reactions to tape, suture materials, glues, topical treatments, or injections of substances
• Negative scarring

Before you give your consent, all risks, including this ones, will be clearly disclosed. It's crucial that you speak candidly with your plastic surgeon about all of your concerns.

An elastic bandage or support garment may be used to reduce swelling and support your new chest contour while it heals following gynecomastia surgery. Dressings or bandages will be administered to your incisions during your recovery time.

To temporarily drain any excess blood or fluid that may accumulate, a tiny, thin tube may be inserted under the skin.

You will receive detailed instructions on how to take care of the surgical site and drains, how to apply or take oral medications to promote healing and lower the risk of infection, how to look out for specific problems at the surgical site or with your general health, and when to schedule a follow-up appointment with your plastic surgeon.

To learn more about what to anticipate during your particular recovery period, be sure to ask your plastic surgeon specific questions.

• Where will I be taken when my procedure is finished?
• What prescription drugs will I receive or be given following surgery?
• After surgery, will I wear dressings or bandages? Will they be taken out when?
• Are the sutures taken out? When?
• When can I get back to my regular routine and exercise?
• When do I go back for additional treatment?

It's crucial to adhere to your plastic surgeon's recommendations and show up for planned follow-up appointments.

In many instances, the consequences of gynecomastia surgery are permanent. However, in order to retain your results if gynecomastia was brought on by the use of certain prescription medications, drugs (including steroids), or weight gain, you must be completely free from these substances and maintain a steady weight.

Before making any changes to your prescription drugs, please talk this over with your doctor.

Recuperating at home after gynecomastia surgery

Seek emergency medical treatment if you develop shortness of breath, chest pain, or an irregular heartbeat. You could need hospitalisation and further care if any of these side effects appear.

The outcome of your surgery depends on you following your doctor's recommendations.

During the healing process, it's crucial that the surgical incisions not be subjected to excessive strain, swelling, abrasion, or motion. You'll receive detailed instructions from your doctor on how to take care of yourself.

Results of gynecomastia surgery are evident right away. Incision lines and post-operative inflammation will gradually disappear over time. As you recuperate from surgery, your level of satisfaction with your new appearance should keep rising.

Your gynecomastia surgery may require 3-6 months to provide its full effects. Although permanent, incision lines will eventually disappear.

Scars from gynecomastia surgery

Incisions are necessary for all surgical procedures to address gynecomastia. Male breast reduction surgery may leave some incision lines visible, albeit the majority are hidden by the body's natural curves.

Despite the fact that certain scars may be hidden by the breast's natural shapes, all gynecomastia surgery scars are permanent. Whether you're wearing a shirt and tie, a t-shirt, or baring your chest at the beach, your better upper body will probably increase your self-image and confidence.

Surgery is a profession, not a precise science. There is no guarantee that your surgery will produce the fantastic results you hope for. In some cases, treating gynecomastia with a single surgical surgery might not be able to produce the best results.

Another operation might be required:

• To further adjust the breasts' position or tightness
• To address any potential issues