Gynecomastia

Gynecomastia represents the growth of breasts at men, the translation comes from the Greek meaning "women breasts".The most frequent cause for gynecomastia is the growth of estrogen hormones level and the reduction of the testosterone hormones. Developing breasts on a men has certain grades of size, from a normal, discreet size to a obviously big size,at one breast or both of them. Gynecomastia is frequently installed at puberty, being estimated that 25-30% of male adults suffer from this disorder.

What patients can benefit from Gynecomastia?

This surgery can be done at any age, only after an endocrinologist examination and after a mammography,which will show if the fatty or the glandular tissue is predominant.If,after these investigations they discover that the principle cause of the gynecomastia is the fatty tissue, then gynecomastia must be corrected through liposuction.Obese men must not be operated unless they can reduce their weight through diet.At the same time the surgery is not recommended to alcoholics and those who take drugs.

Before surgery indications

• do not eat and drink anything after midnight before the surgery;
• it is forbidden to take aspirin and other drugs that contain aspirin for 2 weeks before the surgery;
• you must tell the doctor or the anesthesiologist if you have medical problems (hypertension, vascular problems, heart failure, diabetes, lung problems, bleeding problems, epilepsy, neurological problems, allergies to certain drugs);
• you must tell the doctor if you wear dental prosthesis or contact lenses;
• if you smoke, plan to stop smoking for 2 weeks before the surgery and do not start smoking until at least 2 weeks have passed from the surgery;
• avoid extra exposure to sun before the surgery;
• do not keep a strict diet before the surgery because it can delay the healing;
• if you catch a cold or you have an infection of any kind, the surgery must be postponed;

Conclusions

You don't have to take any of your friend's hateful jokes no more,because this operation can improve your image and your self-confidence.The results are meaningful and permanent,and if the expectations are realistic,then you will be fully satisfied with your new body.