Most young men are trying to build muscle mass and improve their shape by practicing many exercises. However, some may have a problem that causes an imbalance in their self-confidence and cannot be eliminated through exercise but even reduces their masculinity significantly, which is gynecomastia.
Gynecomastia is characterized by an increase in the quantity of glandular tissue in the male breast to the point that it resembles the female breast in size and shape. It typically affects one or both breasts and brought on by various hormonal changes, particularly those caused by estrogen and testosterone.
In the case of adult men, the shape of the large breast is very embarrassing, so they search for many means that may help them solve this problem. However, the solution lies in treating gynecomastia with surgery. It can also occur in newborn boys, but it usually goes away over time and the breast returns to its normal size.
How is gynecomastia diagnosed?
Experience varies from one plastic surgeon to another. Therefore, we advise you to consult Dr. Mina Mamdouh, a specialist in plastic surgery, sculpting, and body shaping, who can perform a full examination for you using:
• Ultrasound examination.
• Radiography.
• Hormone analysis.
• Clinical examination.
What are the types of gynecomastia?
There are four types of gynecomastia in men, as follows:
1. First-degree gynecomastia: the shape of the breast is disturbing to a small extent to its owner and can be treated by taking some medical drugs that will be prescribed by Dr. Mina Mamdouh, a specialist in plastic surgery, sculpting, and body shaping.
2. Second-degree gynecomastia: in which the breast size is slightly larger than the size of the first degree. It is usually due to weight gain and the appearance of sagging around the breast, causing its enlargement.
3. Third-degree gynecomastia: the size of the breast is greater than the previous two stages, so the man feels very ashamed to take off his clothes in front of anyone and suffers from a severe loss of confidence.
4. Fourth-degree gynecomastia: a man's breast size is much more similar to a woman's breast.
Before undergoing your gynecomastia treatment with Dr. Mina Mamdouh, you should discuss with him the following:
• The types of medications you take, such as aspirin and anti-inflammatory drugs.
• Your family history, including any inherited diseases.
• Your overall health and if you can safely have the procedure.
• The primary factors that could have contributed to your gynecomastia.
• Duration of recovery after the surgery and how long your hospital stay will be.
• Physical and laboratory tests you will need to perform.
• The post-surgical instructions that you will have to follow
After the surgical removal of gynecomastia, Dr. Mina Mamdouh, a specialist in plastic surgery, sculpting, and body shaping, will advise you as follows:
• The need to stay in the hospital for a full night after the surgery to check your physical condition and suitability for leaving the hospital.
• Wear a special medical corset to help you pass the recovery period as quickly as possible and minimize swelling following surgery.
• Not to do any strenuous exercise, violent physical activity, or carry heavy things.
• Not to return to work or daily activities for at least two weeks following surgery.
• Take what Dr. Mina Mamdouh, a specialist in plastic surgery, has prescribed for you, including antibiotics and painkillers.
• Change the dressing at the site of your surgical incisions regularly, exactly as his instructions.
• Not to miss your periodic check-ups after the surgery.
