The gynecomastia It is defined as the excessive volume of the moms of a man. This enlargement of the mammary glands is caused by a hormonal disorder due to an excess of prolactin. in the blood although in most cases there is no known cause. Between 40 and 60% of men suffer from gynecomastia. To treat gynecomastia, it is done through one or two small incisions to be able to insert the cannulas with which the fat will be aspirated. It is also important to know that liposuction does not correct excess gland, so sometimes it is necessary to add a small incision on the lower margin of the areola to remove the breast tissue from there. In any case, the incision is made so that the resulting scar is almost invisible.
ANESTHESIA, SURGICAL TIME AND HOSPITAL ADMISSION
For this type of intervention, it is usually used Local anesthesia and sedation and the procedure is performed on an outpatient basis for approximately one hour, that is, without the need for hospital admission. Recovery after the intervention will consist of wearing a bandage or compression garment for at least two or three weeks and the results of liposuction begin to be visible three months after surgery.
RISKS
Liposuction is a safe technique, as long as it is performed by a qualified plastic surgeon. However, as with any operation, there may always be complications and associated risks such as hematomas (accumulation of blood), seromas (accumulation of fluids), infections, intolerance to sutures, etc. Although rare, in some cases asymmetries in results may occur that require a second intervention.
FREQUENT QUESTIONS
Is the postoperative period very painful? After the gynecomastia intervention, the patient will feel a brief inflammation resulting from it that will decrease over time.
When can I return to my daily routine? After the check-ups with the doctor, he himself will be the one to give the instructions on when to return to day-to-day life. If it is office work, reinstatement may be almost immediate. If it is a job that requires some type of physical effort, it will have to be assessed.
Can I sunbathe? In any intervention that subsequently leads to a scar, it is recommended not to expose yourself to the sun as the scars may become pigmented and not heal completely well. It is recommended that the patient inform himself about how to reduce scar and that this is minimal.
