Gynecomastia
Gynecomastia is a condition called breast enlargement in male individuals and this problem can be improved with various methods within the scope of breast aesthetics. In fact, many people are not even aware of this disease, but research reveals that one out of every 3 men has gynecomastia problem. Gynecomastia problem, which can be observed in infancy and old age starting from the newborn period, is a disorder that mostly occurs during adolescence. Although it does not create a problem in terms of health in its early stages, it may create functional problems in its advanced stages. However, above all, it can cause many psychological problems, especially the lack of self-confidence in men.
What Causes Gynecomastia Disease?
It is known that gynecomastia occurs mainly due to the imbalance between estrogen and testosterone hormones. In addition, natural hormone changes have an effect on gynecomastia.
Gynecomastia may also begin with the use of certain medications. Prostate inhibitors, some anxiety medications, some antibiotics and ulcer medications, chemotherapies, some heart medications, anabolic steroids and androgens, some medicines used to treat AIDS can be included in this list.
Bad habits also have a big impact on the formation of gynecomastia. The use of alcohol and drug derivatives harms health in many ways, as well as revealing undesirable situations with the formation of gynecomastia. Alcohol and drug use can cause a person to face gynecomastia problem.
Gynecomastia problems can be seen due to health problems. It is known that gynecomastia may occur due to hypogonadism, tumors, hyperthyroidism, kidney failure, liver failure and disorders such as cirrhosis, malnutrition and starvation.
Finally, the use of some shampoos, soaps and lotions can trigger the formation of gynecomastia. Oils such as tea tree and lavender and some herbal products can play an active role in the formation of gynecomastia.
What are the symptoms of gynecomastia and who are in the risk group?
Gynecomastia is more common in older individuals, in the teenagers, and especially in men engaged in sports and using steroids for performance enhancement. In addition, it can be said that people who have the above-mentioned diseases or consume from the above-mentioned drug groups are in the gynecomastia risk group.
Symptoms such as bloating, painful complaints, tenderness, fluid from the nipples are among the symptoms of gynecomastia.
What are the Diagnosis and Treatment Applications of Gynecomastia?
If the individual consults doctor with various complaints, some examinations can be requested after a physical examination. These examinations start with ultrasound and ultrasound is usually sufficient for complete diagnosis. In some cases, a walnut-sized mass, which is encountered even during a physical examination, indicates the formation of gynecomastia.
Treatment methods can be decided according to the conditions such as which problem causes gynecomastia disorder and at which stage. There are various medical treatments for gynecomastie but if above a certain level, it is cured by gynecomastia surgery within the scope of breast aesthetics.
What Do You Need to Know About Gynecomastia Operation?
The gynecomastia procedure provides the most accurate and clear results. It is very important that this process be carried out by a professional.
The application of gynecomastia aesthetics can be done in different ways depending on the size of the problem the person is facing. In the case of gynecomastia problems, which are referred to as the gland type, hard breast tissue is removed as part of the gynecomastia aesthetics. Excess glandular and adipose tissue is removed for gynecomastia problems called the mixed type.
With the gynecomastia type, which is called the fat type, the fat tissue is quite heavy and this fat tissue is removed with applications such as liposuction. Excess breast tissue and excess skin are also removed during all of these applications, and improvement of these conditions is included in the process if necessary.
