Have your gynecomastia treated at your practice for self-confidence - Gynecomastia in Berlin
The term gynecomastia refers to the enlargement of the mammary gland in men. The so-called male breast is a common phenomenon that, while rarely associated with health problems, is distressing for many men. Self-esteem and the feeling of masculinity can suffer greatly. Gynecomastia can occur at any stage of life, but it is particularly common during puberty and in old age. Many men try to compensate for gynecomastia through excessive exercise.
Gynecomastia usually only needs to be treated if the breast enlargement causes individual distress. The therapy consists of a plastic-surgical operation in which excess glandular tissue and fat are removed. Non-operative treatment with hormones is only an option at a very early stage - moreover, this does not eliminate the male breast, but merely stops its growth.
In my specialist practice for plastic and aesthetic surgery, I - Dott. Mag. Andrea Caletti - offer my patients surgical treatment for gynecomastia in Berlin. In addition to the removal of excess glandular tissue, liposuction may also be performed. Through gentle gynecomastia treatment in my Berlin specialist practice, you will regain your original body shape and often a great deal of quality of life.
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- Duration of treatment
- 1.5 to two hours
- Anesthesia
- General anesthesia, possibly also local anesthesia
- Clinic stay
- Outpatient, optional one day inpatient stay
- Fit for work
- Depending on physical strain at work, up to one week
- Sports
- After six weeks
- Wound healing
- Approximately 14 days
- Costs
- From 3,000 Euros
- Aftercare
- In the first few days after the operation, sleep with the upper body elevated, shower after two days, wear compression garments for four weeks and avoid sports
The treatment of your gynecomastia takes place on-site in my Berlin practice. Before the surgical procedure, I first assess the extent of the breast alteration. Based on this, the specific procedure during the operation is planned. Before the procedure, you will be prepared for general anesthesia or local anesthesia by an anesthesiologist. The form of anesthesia used depends on the individual findings. Local anesthesia is primarily possible for small findings. The operation is always performed as gently as possible. A conservative and scar-minimizing incision is particularly important for this. For the removal of breast glandular tissue, a small incision is made at the areola. If there is a lot of excess skin, a resection of the skin envelope is also performed to create a lasting breast contour. If necessary, liposuction is also performed. For this, it may be necessary to make another incision at the lower edge of the nipple. If liposuction is the focus of the operation, it is often possible to avoid additional skin tightening, as this procedure partly also causes a tightening of the tissue and skin.
A gynecomastia operation is considered low-risk. However, as with any other surgical procedure, risks and undesirable side effects cannot be completely ruled out. In individual cases, bleeding, severe bruising, medication intolerances, or wound healing disorders may occur. As an experienced plastic and aesthetic surgeon, I ensure during the preparation of the operation that such risks are reduced to a minimum. To avoid complications, you should stop taking blood-thinning medications one week before the procedure. You should completely avoid alcohol and nicotine during this time and in the first two weeks after the operation, or reduce consumption as much as possible. You support an undisturbed healing process by following my instructions and recommendations for aftercare.
In the first four weeks after the procedure, you should wear compression garments around the clock. They are applied immediately after the procedure. The gentle pressure optimally supports the healing process. In the first few days after the operation, physical rest is important. During this time, you should also sleep with your upper body slightly elevated. Swelling and bruising are alleviated by regular cooling - the nipples should not come into direct contact with the cool pads. Showering is possible again after three to five days. You will be able to work no later than one week after the procedure. However, sports, sauna, and activities with strong physical exertion are absolutely taboo for six weeks. After about 14 days, wound healing is complete. From this point on, you can engage in active scar care with massages, creams, and tapes. In the next six months, you should protect the scar from strong sunlight or use a sunscreen with a high sun protection factor to prevent unwanted scar pigmentation. For questions and problems, visit my practice in Berlin at any time. I will be happy to advise you personally on any concern.
Gynecomastia Surgery - for optimal quality of life
If you, as a man, suffer from the size and shape of your chest area, a so-called male breast operation will achieve an aesthetic and lasting result. The result of the procedure is almost always permanent, so you can enjoy your life and your new body feeling without restrictions in the future. The operation harmonizes the appearance of the breast region and adapts its shape to your other body contours.
Do not suffer any longer from your gynecomastia and regain your self-esteem! Visit my practice in Berlin and receive, with my help, the result that will increase your quality of life.
What is gynecomastia?
Men also have mammary glands - anatomically, men and women differ only slightly in this regard. However, they are significantly less developed in men compared to women. The term gynecomastia is composed of the ancient Greek terms gyne (woman) and mastos (breast). It describes an enlargement of the male mammary gland that goes beyond what is considered normal.
Physicians distinguish between so-called false and true gynecomastia. False gynecomastia occurs when the enlargement of the breast is not due to the growth of glandular breast tissue, but is caused exclusively by overweight and fat deposits. It is also called lipomastia. In true gynecomastia, on the other hand, the volume of glandular tissue increases. It arises due to hormonal disorders, but can also be a side effect of medications. For example, finasteride - a drug for the treatment of prostate diseases, which is also used as a hair growth agent - as well as some diuretic medications can cause male breasts. In 50 percent of all gynecomastia cases, no clear cause is identifiable.
Similarly, true gynecomastia can have different causes. In children, during puberty, and in old age, it is the result of normal physiological processes related to the hormonal status in the respective life phase. In young people, it is usually a temporary phenomenon. In non-physiologically induced true gynecomastia, the balance between male and female hormones is disturbed, for which there can be various reasons. Gynecomastia can occur unilaterally or bilaterally.
From a medical perspective, gynecomastia is divided into three grades: In Grade I, a small, overall inconspicuous male breast manifests. In Grade II, the breast enlargement is more clearly perceptible by other people. In Grade III, the breast enlargement is clearly pronounced, and among other things, an inframammary fold has developed.
What results can be achieved with gynecomastia surgery?
Gynecomastia surgery removes excess glandular tissue and fat, and - if necessary - excess skin. This restores the male breast to its natural shape, while its contour is adapted to the other body shapes. The result is usually permanent. Since the removed glandular and fatty tissue cannot regenerate, a renewed growth of the male breast after the procedure is unlikely. Only very rarely can breast growth recur. A renewed breast reduction is possible in such cases.
Gynecomastia treatment in my specialist practice for plastic and aesthetic surgery
A gynecomastia treatment in my Berlin practice for plastic and aesthetic surgery begins with a detailed consultation. During this appointment, I will inform you about the possibilities and limitations of the operation, as well as about potential risks and side effects, and explain the surgical procedure. Subsequently, I will take a detailed medical history to rule out pre-existing conditions and other risk factors that generally or currently contraindicate an operation. I may ask you to also consult a urologist before the final decision on the operation, for example, through hormone tests, to clarify the causes of breast growth in detail.
During the initial consultation or at a follow-up appointment, I will perform a comprehensive physical examination and measure your chest to plan the operation. Based on the examination results, I will create an individual treatment plan. Of course, I am available to you at any time until the operation date and during the aftercare phase for any necessary therapeutic support. Immediately before the procedure, we will discuss all remaining relevant questions again.
It is important to me - in addition to a medically and aesthetically excellent surgical result - that you feel well cared for in my practice before, during, and after the operation, and that your person and your individual circumstances come first. As a specialist in plastic and aesthetic surgery, I have many years of experience in gynecomastia treatment.
Frequently asked questions
Overall, gynecomastia is a common phenomenon. Depending on age and personal lifestyle, up to 30 percent of all men are affected. Significant overweight, with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 or more, is almost always accompanied by gynecomastia. In older age, muscle tissue is increasingly replaced by fat deposits, so the likelihood of developing male breast enlargement also increases. In male adolescents, enlarged breasts are part of age-typical development. Almost three-quarters of all boys in puberty are affected - not in all cases does gynecomastia then regress on its own.
As a rule, gynecomastia does not result in health dangers. Many affected men are physically completely symptom-free. Others experience - usually only temporarily and especially during certain physical activities - pulling, tension, or pain.
However, it should not be overlooked that men can also develop breast cancer (mammary carcinoma). The proportion of male breast cancer patients is very small, at one percent, but the risk increases with the amount of existing breast glandular tissue. Especially in cases of unilateral gynecomastia, which may be accompanied by other symptoms (palpable lumps, bleeding in the nipple area, skin changes and skin inflammations, tissue defects and swellings in the armpit), this possibility must also be considered. In the presence of symptoms and in high-risk patients, the plastic-aesthetic surgeon will always arrange for a histological examination of the removed glandular tissue to rule out cancer.
In contrast, the psychological consequences of breast enlargement can be severe. Many men feel significantly restricted in their quality of life by breast growth. A gynecomastia operation can be performed at any age. Even men in old age gain a more positive self-image through the procedure and feel comfortable in their body again.
The procedure is possible at any age. However, for adolescents and young adults, the timing of the operation should be weighed particularly carefully. The operation is only advisable for them if it can be considered certain that the male breast will persist permanently without an operation.
A gynecomastia operation is an aesthetic-surgical procedure, for which cost coverage by statutory health insurance is excluded in most cases. Some statutory and private health insurance companies cover the costs if a psychological or physical impairment can be proven by a medical certificate.
Contraindications to the procedure can be certain pre-existing conditions or the intake of certain medications. As part of the individual preliminary consultation in my practice, I will, of course, also comprehensively clarify whether there are reasons that speak against an operation.
Do you have questions about gynecomastia?
Should you still have any questions, we will be happy to discuss them personally and without obligation in our Berlin practice.