Gynecomastia Surgery in Turkey

Gynecomastia is a term for enlarged male breast condition; also known as “man boobs”, gynecomastia is usually caused by hormonal changes (increased estrogen), genetic predispositions, usage of certain medications or obesity.

What Are the Advantages of Gynecomastia Operation in Turkey?

Gynecomastia operation is very beneficial for increasing the masculine energy; enlargement of the male breasts can cause masculine energy to decrease and can affect the general psychological state of patients in a huge rate. After gynecomastia, patients achieve a better masculine figure and restore their masculine energy.

Enlargement of male breasts can also cause poor posture; the heaviness of the breasts may strain the back, distort the posture and cause back pain. After gynecomastia operation, patients achieve a much better and confident posture and do not suffer from back pain that is related to the heaviness of their breasts.

After gynecomastia operation many patients state that they feel much better while exercising; enlarged breasts can make the physical activities uncomfortable and therefore after the surgery patients become much more motivated about exercising and having a healthier lifestyle.

Enlarged male breasts affect the general mental conditions of patients as well; it can make it hard to find suitable clothes and may cause patients to refrain from social interactions. After gynecomastia operation, patients’ self-confidence is restored, it is much easier to wear the clothes they like; patients become much comfortable in their social and professional lives

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Gynecomastia Procedure

Gynecomastia condition can occur in different types; your plastic surgeon will identify the structure and reasons of your gynecomastia and create the most suitable treatment plan for your specific condition.

Gynecomastia surgery can be performed by the excision of glandular tissues and excess skin in the area, by removing the fat tissue in the area via liposuction or by doing them both.

After the suitable techniques are applied according to the gynecomastia treatment plan, the incisions are closed up by sutures.

Gynecomastia procedure takes around 1-2 hours; the whole procedure is performed under general anesthesia.

Recovery After Gynecomastia Surgery

    • You will be provided with a medical, elastic garment after gynecomastia; how to use and when to stop using it will be instructed in detail by your medical consultant and plastic surgeon. The garment will support your gynecomastia healing process and reduce the edema in the surgical
    • Pain, bleeding, swelling and bruising can be experienced immediately after gynecomastia surgery. In order to minimize the side effects and support the healing process of gynecomastia, you will be prescribed by the proper medications. Scratching the surgical site should be refrained.
    • Patients are able to get back to their daily lives in 5 days after gynecomastia surgery providing that they follow the post-op instruction carefully.
    • After gynecomastia, driving should be avoided until it is no longer painful to wear a seatbelt.
    • Patients can get back to their work a week after gynecomastia depending on the level of physical activity their work requires.
    • Excessive exercising, heavy lifting and stretching should be avoided for around 6 weeks after gynecomastia surgery.