Gynecomastia

The presence of excess fat in male breasts can prevent men from achieving the firm, toned chest they desire. Gynecomastia surgery eliminates these “man boobs” to produce more attractive chest contours, and this is one of the most common plastic surgeries undergone by men. Caused by an imbalance of the hormones estrogen and testosterone, gynecomastia can affect one or both breasts, sometimes unevenly. But for some men consumption of, anabolic steroids, drug, alcohol and some medicines may cause gynecomastia. Even though it is not a serious problem, it can be very well hard to cope with.

Gynecomastia can cause emotional discomfort and impair your self-confidence. Some men may even avoid certain physical activities and intimacy simply to hide their condition.

While losing weight can help reduce the appearance of male breasts for some men, often times there is excess glandular tissue as well, causing even very lean patients to notice enlarged breasts. Currently, male breast reduction is the only consistently effective treatment for gynecomastia that has long lasting, if not permanent, results.

Gynecomastia surgery is a procedure to removal of excess breast and fat tissue with general anesthesia. This breast tissue and fat can be removed by liposuction. The scars gotten depends on a series of factors, but usually they are hidden under unnoticeable places on boob or breast. In cases of strong sagginess on breast skin, much longer scars may be required for skin removal to have an appropriate breast contour.

The procedure takes around 1 or 2 hours. The patient can be discharged in the same day. For a comfortable post-surgery period and good results, it would be better to rest after the procedure. There can be ache responding to medicine during first couple of days after the surgery. There may be swelling and bruises in surgical area after the surgery. It would recover by itself in days. It would be appropriate to use corset for a couple of weeks after the surgery in order to help reduce swelling and bruises. Most of the patients go back to work within 2-3 days. During the recovery period, tiring physical activities should be avoided for 4 weeks after the surgery.

Our doctors at Medlife Group in Turkey will help you decide the best option for your body.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Do I need Gynecomastia surgery?


Gynecomastia can affect men of any age. In teenage years, gynecomastia naturally goes away after puberty. Unfortunately, some cases of severe gynecomastia need male breast reduction surgery to remove the excess fat and breast tissues. Because it may cause physical discomforts. Gyno is present in mostly young boys and adolescents. Men between 50 to 69 years of age can also experience this growth of male breasts, also known as “man boobs”.

2. How long does it take to see the Gynecomastia results? 

Most of our patients usually see immediate difference in their chest after the surgery. However, the final result of this male breast removal surgery can be observed properly after about 3 months. Swelling and bruising are normal after surgery, and the healing time depends on the procedure carried out and your body's ability to heal itself.

3. If I have Gynecomastia surgery, when can I return to the gym?

You will be able to walk around after the surgery. Most patients begin exercising slowly about one week after surgery and Jogging can be done at the start of the second week. Your surgeon will advise you about the weight lifting and finding your back to your usual gym routine.

4. Does male Breast Reduction last forever?

The result of the Male Breast Reduction surgery is usually permanent. However, it is important to commit to a healthy lifestyle because weight gain can cause your breasts to develop excess fat again. This in return can alter the results of your surgery.

5. Will I have scarring after Gynecomastia surgery?

When male breasts are treated with surgery, patients might expect some scarring. However, the scarring is extremely minimal and usually fades away gradually. Our doctors also makes every effort to conceal the incisions to the breasts natural crease lines.

How Does Process Work?

• First Day: When you arrive, our transfer will be ready to pick you up from the airport. You will be given a meeting point beforehand and our transfer will be waiting there for you. The transfer will take you to your hotel. The day you arrive will be your rest day since you will be just off the plane. According to your arrival date and time, you may be seen for a face-to-face consultation.

• Second Day: The next day, one of our patients service coordinators will be in touch with you and inform you about your appointments and pick-up times. When the time comes, your assigned field patient representative will pick you up from your hotel and bring you to the hospital. Usually, you will first meet your surgeon for a face-to-face consultation and discuss all details about your surgery. Then, you will have your pre-operative tests. You will be put under general anesthesia and gynecomastia surgery starts. Gyno surgery takes around 2-3 hours but of course it also depends on other specific conditions or combined surgeries. After the male breast reduction surgery, you will stay in the hospital for 1 night.

• Third Day: Once we check everything and make sure you are ready, you will be discharged from the hospital. Our field patient representative will be again ready to take you to your hotel. Medications will also be provided to you by us. You can rest in your hotel.

• Fourth Day: You can rest in the hotel room or if you feel up to it, you can take a look at the extra services we offer for our patients.

• Fifth Day: You will be taken to hospital again for the check-up after the Gyno surgery. Your assigned patient service coordinator will be available for you 24/7.

• Sixth Day: According to your departure date and time, you may be seen for a final check-up. After that, you will be picked up from your hotel and taken to the airport.