Who gets gynecomastia (male breast augmentation)?

The possibility of gynecomastia is relatively common in adolescence due to constantly changing hormone levels. In most cases of gynecomastia in adolescence, the swollen breast tissue disappears without treatment.

The prevalence of gynecomastia in adults begins to increase again between the ages of 50 and 69. Studies show that at least one in four men in this age group shows signs of gynecomastia.

Some types of medications can cause gynecomastia. These medications primarily include anti-androgens used to treat enlarged prostate, prostate cancer, and other similar conditions.

Gynecomastia surgery

Only mild cases undergoing liposuction can be operated under local anesthesia with sedatives. For patients who are scheduled to have a reduction of the mammary gland, general anesthesia is preferred because the surgery time is slightly longer. The surgery is completed between 50 and 90 minutes and leaves no scars. This is a minor and painless surgery and no inpatient stay in the hospital is necessary. You can resume your daily routine after about four days.