Gynecomastia is not a disease. On the other hand, the patient should be physically examined to detect any mass inside the breast tissue. If there is any disorder or medication use that may cause gynecomastia, this should be eliminated in the first place. If the problem persists nevertheless, the patient may be operated. Overweight patients should do physical exercises and go on a diet at the outset.

Why is gynecomastia operation requisite?

Also known as the enlargement of breasts on males, gynecomastia has a medical classification depending on its severity. The level of gynecomastia on this classification and patient’s level of social and psychological disturbance are assessed in conjunction, and the decision of operation is made accordingly.

Is there an age restriction for gynecomastia treatment?

The period of skeletal system’s high level of affection from hormonal effects, in other words, puberty, should end before operation. Any operation before this may cause deformation on chest wall and breasts.

Gynecomastia operation can be performed easily and comfortably thanks to laser lipolysis technique. As the procedure is applied under sedation, there is no need for a hospital stay most of the time. Following a 30-45 minute quick operation and a one-hour rest afterwards, patients can easily get back to their social lives.

There will be no scar part form two 1-millimeter holes which are the puncture sites of fiber optic laser lipolysis cannulas. With an easily put on and taken off corset, patients’ social lives can go on exactly as it is. Patients can go swimming, do physical exercise or drive their car the day after.