Gynecomastia can be a real psychological problem for men who suffer from it, generating insecurity, stress and in some cases limiting their social life. In this blog I will try to solve the main your doubts on the subject:
What is Gynecomastia?
All men have a minimal amount of mammary gland behind our areolas. The presence of a greater amount of this tissue and the consequent feminization of the thorax is what is considered a true gynecomastia, however, in some cases the breasts change their appearance due to an increase in non-mammary fatty tissue, constituting a pseudogynecomastia.
Should I be worried?
In the vast majority of cases, no. Breast cancer in men is extremely rare, however, it must be ruled out by mammography / ultrasound.
What is its cause?
- Idiopathic (most cases)
- Toxic Medicamentosa (Alcohol, marijuana, anabolics, corticosteroids, diuretics, etc.)
- Hormonal alterations
- Congenital pathologies
When is gynecomastia normal?
Gynecomastia can be physiological in newborns due to the passage of maternal estrogens to the child; In adolescents due to hormonal changes typical of puberty; In the elderly, due to muscle atrophy added to the collection of fatty deposits.
Should I have an exam?
It is advisable to perform a mammogram, breast ultrasound and levels of human chorionic gonadotropin in the blood preoperatively.
How to treat it?
Depending on its type, you can opt for resection of the gland by cutting around the areola, liposuction of fatty tissue, or combined procedures with or without resection of the excess skin.
And the postoperative?
The pain is usually mild to moderate and easily controlled with oral pain relievers. Avoid sunbathing. A compression bandage should be worn for at least a first month, the same time for which torso exercises should not be performed. In liposuction, you can return to work (if it does not involve physical efforts) after a couple of days of rest. In the case of glandular or dermoglandular resections, usually a week of rest should be maintained.
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