Gynecomastia Correction

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Gynecomastia is the medical condition, in which men develop mammary glands similar to the women. It is caused by hormonal changes during puberty, medications, and in some cases is not possible to identify the cause. It can affect 40 to 60% of men. Surgery seeks to eliminate this excess breast tissue and provide a better aesthetic appearance.

Who can be a good candidate?

  1. The best candidates are those patients who have this condition, but have a firm and elastic skin.

  2. Patients to whom the fact of having a feminine-looking chest make them insecure in social settings.

  3. It not recommended to obese or overweight patients who have not gone on a diet or exercise before.

The procedure

It is performed in a licensed operating room under general anesthesia or local anesthesia with sedation. Depending on the characteristics of the tissue, can be removed by liposuction or may require to cut off the excess tissue through an incision in the areola that won't be visible afterwards. This procedure takes around one to two hours.

Recovery

The patient, will be discharged on the same day of surgery, wearing a compression garment at chest level and with prescribed medication.

Frequent questions

  • Pain:  you will experience a mild pain that is bearable with prescription medication

  • Inflammation and purple: There may be some swelling after the procedure, you must wear the belt for three months to help the healing process and must avoid sun exposure during the next two months.

  • Return to activities: After five days the patient can return to normal activities gradually.

Results

The success of the procedure lies in obtaining a more flat and defined aspect of your chest area

Recovery

It is recommended to remain at rest 2 to 3 days after the procedure, then the patient can progressively incorporate into his working life, having to wear a vest or special girdle for 2 months.

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LOCATIONS

  • BUCARAMANGA
    D: Clínica Ardila Lulle, Torre B, Piso 11
    Módulo 66A, Consultorio 1101
    T: 638 8462
    C: (320) 321 4542
    H: L-S 8:30-12 am -2-6 pm
     

  • MEDELLÍN
    D: Calle 7 #39-197 Consult. 1317
    Barrio el Poblado
    T: 587 0913
    C: (320) 321 4542
    H: L-S 8-12 am -2-6 pm