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| Case Study |
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| Gynaecomastia |
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| Gynaecomastia
(Male Breast Reduction) |
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Candidates (Male)
Adolescents and men with enlarged breasts. The degree of augmentation varies according to the problem and can be formed by glandular and fatty tissue.
Objective
Reduce enlarged, female-like breasts cutting out the excess glandular tissue through a small areolar incision and aspirating the excess fat through liposuction.
Operating Time
1 hour to one and half hour
Anesthesia
Local with sedation
In/Outpatient
Usually outpatient.
Side Effects
Bruising, swelling, numbness, soreness, temporary pain.
Recovery
Back to work: 3 to 7 days. Strenuous activity: 2 to 3 weeks. Exercising: one month. Swelling and bruising: 3 to 6 months.
Risks
Fluid accumulation, infection, asymmetry. Pigmentation changes (may become permanent if exposed to sun). In cases where there is too much excess tissue there might be the need for a second procedure to remove more tissue after the skin has retracted.
Duration of the Results
Permanent
removes excess breast fat, glandular tissue and skin to achieve a breast size in proportion with your body and to alleviate the discomfort associated with overly large breasts. |
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