Gynecomastia in Paris
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Gynecomastia in Paris
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Gynecomastia is an abnormal mammary development, on one or both sides, which is a major problem for men.
It can set in during adolescence. A biological hormonal assessment (blood test) and imaging (mammo-echography of the breasts and testicular ultrasound) are a prerequisite for ruling out an organic pathology as the cause of gynaecomastia.
Plastic surgery can only be performed once this complete assessment has been carried out.
VASER lipo makes it possible to avoid facelift techniques, provided that strict support is worn for 3 months. The result is a flat appearance with skin retraction and no scarring.
There are 2 types of gynaecomastia:
Glandular gynecomastia, which corresponds to the abnormal development of breast tissue in men. Correction of glandular gynecomastia is covered by social security.
Adipose gynecomastia, which corresponds to an excess of fat located in the male breasts. Correction of fatty gynecomastia is not covered by social security.
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Gynecomastia in Paris
There are 3 types of operation known as ‘gynaecomastia cure’ which will be indicated depending on the severity and shape of the gynaecomastia:
Thoracic liposuction, which involves suctioning fat from the breasts using various cannulas. Scars are virtually non-existent and the final result is visible after 6 months.
Peri-areolar mastectomy involves removal of the mammary gland. The scar is hidden around the areola. Drainage is often necessary.
Mastectomy and breast lift, which involves removal of the mammary gland or excess fat and chest skin. This operation is recommended for very large gynecomastia or the after-effects of weight loss. In this case, the scar is visible on the chest: a horizontal scar in the fold under the breast and a scar around the areola.
Gynecomastia in Paris
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What are the after-effects of a gynaecomastia treatment?
Drainage may be left in place for 24 to 48 hours if a mastectomy is performed.
Wearing a bolero (thoracic compression) for one month, day and night
Dressing for 15 days
No bathing or swimming for a month
No sport for one month
When can gynaecomastia surgery be performed?
- after a complete biological and imaging work-up to rule out a disease causing gynaecomastia
- at the end of adolescence and after the end of growth
- when weight has returned to normal and has been stable for several months
Does pectoral muscle training improve gynaecomastia?
NO
The mammary gland is located above the pectoral muscle. Building up the pectoral muscles will project the gynecomastia even further and make it even more complex. This is a mistake made by many patients.
On the other hand, normalising weight and reducing body fat improves fatty gynecomastia.
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