Gynecomastia is one of the most annoying problems facing men. While it is not dangerous from a health standpoint in most cases. Its real problem is that it leads the person to feel depressed and constantly embarrassed, especially if the male breast enlargement is in an advanced stage. There are several simple and safe solutions to treat this problem. Here is everything you want to know about gynecomastia surgery and the real experiences of people who got rid of this annoying problem with the cosmetic expert, Dr. Yasser Badi.
Why does gynecomastia occur in men?
Before starting to talk about the methods used in treating breast enlargement in men, we will explain to you what male breast enlargement is, and what are the reasons behind its occurrence in a large group of men.
This disorder causes the breast tissue to be prominently enlarged in men and the color of the nipple and the areola surrounding it changes to a lighter color.
This disorder occurs in several degrees, in some of which the shape of the breast in men becomes similar to the shape and size of the breast in women, and is accompanied by sagging skin.
As for the reasons behind the occurrence of male breast enlargement, they are as follows:
- The most important and prominent cause is a hormonal disorder in the body, where there is an imbalance between male and female hormones. This disorder occurs largely in adulthood, or in older men.
- Weight gain, which leads to the accumulation of local fat in the breast area, leads to increased prominence, which is known as “false gynecomastia.”
- Some diseases may also contribute to its occurrence, such as kidney or liver disease, circulatory system diseases, etc.
- Some medical drugs that are taken chronically sometimes lead to the appearance of this problem, the most famous of which are medications to treat depression.
- Also, a lifestyle characterized by laziness, sitting for long hours without movement, and not exercising that help tighten the body may enhance the appearance of male breast enlargement.
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How is gynecomastia treated?
After the right diagnosis, treatment will be determined based on the type and the degree of male breast enlargement, and the reasons that led to its appearance.
If it’s due to a hormonal imbalance, treatment is through some medications that contribute to restoring the balance between the body’s hormones. Also among the treatment methods is to stop any medications that contribute to male breast enlargement.
Cosmetic surgical intervention is the only solution when breast enlargement is in an advanced stage and noticeable and is accompanied by sagging skin where liposuction is restored to treat false gynecomastia resulting from excess fat in the breast.
Gynecomastia surgery
Surgical gynecomastia surgery is one of the most important methods of treating breast enlargement in men, especially in advanced stages, which is accompanied by severe sagging of the skin and enlargement to a degree similar to the shape of the breast in women.
During this mild surgical intervention, excess breast tissue is removed to reduce the size of the breast and return it to its natural shape, in addition, any local fat present in the area is eliminated.
Finally, the skin is tightened, the sagging skin is trimmed, and the nipple is returned to its natural position in the middle of the breast. This surgical intervention is performed under general anesthesia from one to two hours depending on the complexity of the case and the size of the enlargement.
The recovery period after the procedure ranges from a week to two weeks after which the person can return to his life and daily activities normally.
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Gynecomastia surgery using liposuction
Liposuction is used to treat what is known as “false gynecomastia,” which occurs due to obesity or the accumulation of local fat in the breast. Liposuction helps in getting rid of excess fat in this area so that the breast returns to its shape and normal size.
The most common liposuction techniques used are VASER technology (high-frequency ultrasound technology) or laser technology through the following steps:
- First, the process begins with anesthesia, as local anesthesia is applied in most cases.
- The doctor then determines the most appropriate places where surgical holes can be performed.
- After making surgical holes in the breast area, the doctor inserts what is known as a “probe,” which resembles a large needle, connected to a laser or vaser device. It sends ultrasound waves that have a great ability to vibrate fat cells and destroy them so that they become liquid fat.
- The liquid fat is then suctioned out of the breast through special suction tubes.
- After completing the suction, the doctor closes the surgical holes with small cosmetic stitches and bandages the wounds, then wraps the breast area with a compression corset.
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My experience with gynecomastia surgery in Egypt
Egypt is considered an ideal choice for those searching for amazing results since Egypt is famous for its highly skilled and experienced doctors, and the cost is considered very low, compared to the cost of the operation in other countries located in the same region.
Here are the experiences of some clients who visited Egypt specifically to undergo gynecomastia surgery. At Dr. Yasser Badi’s clinic, they obtained wonderful, ideal results:
As for the first experience
The first experience with this surgery was for Mr. Muhammad from one of the Gulf countries. He is 40 years old, and he was suffering from false male breast enlargement due to weight gain, even after losing the excess weight, the fat in the breast area did not disappear, and because of the high cost of the operation in his country, and the Gulf countries in general. He decided to visit Egypt to undergo the operation and get rid of the problem forever. After the diagnosis, the doctor determines the type of breast enlargement and it is treated through liposuction.
Mr. Muhammad says that he was able to leave the hospital on the same day of the operation, which was a very safe and simple operation, he did not feel any pain either during or after the operation, and he was able to return to his country during the third day of the operation. He also says that he now feels more satisfied and self-confident.
The second opinion
The second experience was for one of the clients who visited the clinic in a bad psychological state, as he was suffering from an advanced stage of breast enlargement, so the shape of the breast became very large, and it could not be hidden even when wearing wide clothes. The client says that he suffered from embarrassment since this problem appeared during adolescence, He refrained from engaging in marriage because of this problem, and after visiting the clinic and diagnosing the problem, a surgical treatment for gynecomastia was performed, and the natural masculine shape of the breast was restored, and his suffering, which had lasted in silence for many years, ended.
For more information about gynecomastia surgery, you can obtain it by contacting Dr. Yasser Badi’s clinic, do not hesitate.
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