Treatment of gynecomastia

Changes in men’shormonal levels can lead to negative effects, such as breast enlargement. This state is called "gynecomastia" in medical terms. You should turn to specialists for timely treatment of disease and the removal of the breast to prevent the development of complications, as well as eliminate bad defect.

Definition ofthe procedure

When conservative therapy is not having the desired effect, a surgery is being performed - breast reduction for men with subsequent restoration of its physiological form.

Causes of disease

Factors affecting the development of the disease include:

• hormonal changes;
• diseases associated with metabolic disorders;
• taking the medications that increase estrogen and prolactin;
• liver disease;
• HIV.

Symptoms of gynecomastia

The disease is accompanied by obvious signs:

• breast enlargement,
• feeling of discomfort,
• increased sensitivity of the nipples,
• sexual dysfunction.

Types of gynecomastia

The adult men may have two types of the disease:

• true gynecomastia, when mammary gland is being increased;
• falsegynecomastia, when the deposition of fatty tissues is taking place.

Procedure overview

Drug therapy and surgery are among the methods of particular interest regarding themethods of the diseasetreatment. During the surgery theremoval of enlarged breast and subcutaneous fat in nearby areas takes place.

Indications for surgery

The hormone therapy is assigned ifgynecomastia is being diagnosed. In the absence of tangible results it is necessary to carry out surgery procedure. Breast reduction surgery for men will give a more aesthetic appearance of the body and prevent the development of dangerous diseases.

Before the surgery, you need to visit a specialist for conducting of the consultation where you can discuss all the conditions of treatment and calculate the cost.

Contraindications

Surgery used to correct the disease is contraindicated in the presence of a number of factors:

• infectious and oncological diseases,
• chronic diseases in the acute stage,
• diabetes,
• coagulation failure.

Rehabilitation period

The bed rest is indicated within three days after breast reduction. In the next days, the patient is recommended to wear a compression garment and avoid strenuous exercise. The swelling and bruising occurring in the surgery area will disappear within a month.

The expected result of the procedure

You will be able to know the cost and determine all the conditions of the operationupon visiting of the specialist.

The result of the clinical specialists’ workregarding the removal of gynecomastia can be found in a review section of our website, as well as in the photo gallery, which shows pictures of patients before and after surgery.

Why should you choose our clinic?

Professionalism, modern techniques, the latest equipment and the best prices for services are distinct advantagesof Poltava "Clinic of plastic and cosmetic surgery", as evidenced by the positive feedback from our patients.

Call us to learn how to treat gynecomastia through plastic surgery, how much it costs and what determines the cost of the specialists’work.