Gynecomastia Surgery in Korea
“What Is Gynecomastia (Enlarged Breasts in Men)?”
In adolescence, men can develop breasts due to obesity or excessive development of the mammary tissue. Symptoms may be seen during adolescence or later in life. Though this is a common problem among many men, it may cause a personality disorder at the most sensitive age, bringing devastating social life problems. The data from overseas indicate that approximately 1 per 10,000 males suffer from gynecomastia. Regardless of gender, both men and women have breasts from birth. As for women, breasts, such as the mammary gland and lactiferous duct, develop due to estrogen during the teen years. As for men, it is possible to develop breasts just like women due to hormonal changes. Since gynecomastia is commonly associated with endocrine disorders, it is important to investigate abnormalities within the system.
Operation Information
- Surgery Time: 60-90 Minutes
- Anesthesia Type : IV sedation or General anesthesia
- Hospitalization: None
- Stitch Removal : 2 Days & 7-10 Days
- Recovery Time: 1-2 Weeks
When Is the Best Time to Receive the Gynecomastia Surgery (Male Breast Reduction)?
Breasts can grow with pain due to the rapid hormone changes during adolescence. The symptom of gynecomastia may be temporary and generally occurs before 21 years of age when adolescence is over and the hormone levels balance. Therefore, this surgery is recommended for adult patients after their adolescence. However, gynecomastia unrelated to endocrine disease or rapid hormone changes will need to be consulted with a surgeon for surgical treatment.
Male Breast Gynecomastia Surgery Method
METHOD 01: Liposuction method
This method is utilized for a male who has a large amount of adipose (fat) tissue in the breasts. The advantage of the liposuction method is that it does not leave much scarring due to a small incision line.
METHOD 02: Sub-areolar Incision method
This is a traditional method to perform gynecomastia along with a liposuction method. As the liposuction method is difficult to remove mammary tissue, an additional surgery procedure, which is an excision of the mammary tissue, is necessary. In most cases, two methods are practiced in parallel through a 1-cm incision in the armpit or the areola. The mammary tissue is excised through an endoscope, and adipose tissue is removed by liposuction, leaving an inconspicuous scar.
