Gynecomastia Surgery
Gynecomastia is one of the common problems in men who suffer from obesity, and who follow a diet full of sugars and high calories, and it is also associated with an imbalance in the hormone’s estrogen and testosterone, where gynecomastia can be on one side or both.
Gynecomastia problem
Gynecomastia may occur in boys who are going through puberty or even the elderly as a result of some hormonal changes that occur in these works and age periods, in addition to that false gynecomastia occurs as a result of an increase in fat and not glandular tissue in the body, as this problem is not considered serious, but rather it may cause some embarrassment.
Important signs of gynecomastia
At Excellage Clinic, we work to educate all patients that the problem of gynecomastia is a simple problem of an aesthetic nature, and does not affect public health and is not a serious indicator, however, some signs that may suggest some health problems that require a doctor’s review:
- Some swelling
- The presence of pain
- Nipple discharge in one or both breasts
Causes of gynecomastia
- Hormonal changes and a decrease in the amount of testosterone compared to estrogen
- Gnecomastia during puberty is caused by hormonal changes during puberty
- Antiandrogen medications used to treat enlarged prostate, prostate cancer, and other conditions
- Flutamide, finasteride (Proscar, Propecia) and spironolactone (Aldactone, Carrospir).
- Steroids and androgens
- AIDS drugs.
- ADHD medications that contain amphetamines, such as Adderall.
- Anti-anxiety medications, such as diazepam (Valium).
- Tricyclic antidepressants.
- Some antibiotics.
- Ulcer medications, such as cimetidine (Tagamet HB)
- Chemotherapy to treat cancer.
- Heart medications, such as digoxin (Lanoxin) and calcium channel blockers.
- Stomach emptying medications, such as metoclopramide (Reglan).
FAQ
Are the results of gynecomastia surgery guaranteed?
At Excellage Clinic, gynecomastia surgery is considered one of the best surgeries with guaranteed results that appear quickly on the patient, which does not require a long recovery period to reach a full recovery and return to life.
What type of anesthesia is used in gynecomastia surgery?
At Excellage Clinic, the best doctors perform gynecomastia surgery under general anesthesia for the patient, as it is considered a complete plastic surgery with anesthesia, so it is necessary to take a complete medical history of the patient and make sure that there are no contraindications to performing general anesthesia
Which includes stopping all fluids before a period to be determined the doctor according to the type of fluid used, and to make sure of all medications.
Is there a drug treatment for gynecomastia?
Gynecomastia may recede in the event that it was from a drug source, if it was at the beginning and with the existence of the inciting drug cause. As for the glandular causes, they are often not reversible without appropriate treatments, and then gynecomastia surgery is indicated.
Does gynecomastia carry the risk of carcinogenesis?
Although the percentage of breast cancer in men is very low compared to women, it is possible that it carries gynecomastia with a low rate of carcinogenesis, so it is possible that the excised islets be subjected to histopathology and to ensure the integrity of the tissues.
Gynecomastia Surgery
Gynecomastia Surgery
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