{"id":1254,"date":"2020-05-25T11:42:17","date_gmt":"2020-05-25T09:42:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vancanneyt.com\/?page_id=1254"},"modified":"2020-09-08T11:39:40","modified_gmt":"2020-09-08T09:39:40","slug":"gynecomastia","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.vancanneyt.com\/en\/plastic-surgery\/breast-surgery\/gynecomastia\/","title":{"rendered":"Gynecomastia"},"content":{"rendered":"

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GYNECOMASTIA: ENLARGED MALE BREASTS<\/h2>\n

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Gynecomastia means \u201cenlarged male breasts\u201d. This condition can be uni- of bilateral and it is often caused by a hormonal imbalance. Generally, gynecomastia is a benign condition, however, it can become malignant. Moreover, this condition often has an important psychological impact.<\/p>\n

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GYNECOMASTIA: SURGICAL TREATMENT<\/h2>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]There are 3 types of gynecomastia:<\/p>\n

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  1. Pure gynecomastia = increase in the volume of the breast tissue gland. In this case, the \u201cWebster incision\u201d is indicated. A little intra-areolar incision is placed in the inferior hemisphere which allows removal of the breast tissue gland. The wound is closed with medical glue and a bandage is wrapped around the thorax for one week to prevent internal bleedings.<\/li>\n
  2. Pseudogynecomastia = increase in the volume of fat tissue. In this case, a liposculpture is indicated. Through a very small areolar incision a liquid (KLEIN solution) is injected to make the fat cells more soluble. After that, the excess fat cells are removed with a small aspirating tube. The wound is closed with medical glue and a bandage is wrapped around the thorax for one week.<\/li>\n
  3. Mixed gynecomastia = increase in the volume of the breast tissue gland and fat tissue. In this case the breast tissue gland is removed and through the same incision, a liposculpture is performed. The wound is closed the same way as in the other cases and the patient also needs to wear a bandage around the thorax for one week.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    GYNECOMASTIA: HOSPITALIZATION<\/h2>\n

    [\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Our cosmetic surgery<\/a> and aesthetic surgery<\/a> in our clinic is performed under sedation. This means that the patient sleeps throughout the whole gynecomastia intervention (like with a general anaesthesia), but is not intubated, thus preventing every possible risk associated with a general anaesthesia. The intervention takes about 1 hour by the plastic surgeon<\/a>, after which the patient stays in his room to rest for another hour and can then leave the clinic.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” css=”.vc_custom_1588950738374{margin-top: 110px !important;margin-bottom: 110px !important;}” z_index=””][vc_column width=”1\/6″ css=”.vc_custom_1588945536940{padding-top: 90px !important;padding-bottom: 90px !important;}”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”4\/6″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

    POST-TREATMENT FOR GYNECOMASTIA<\/h2>\n

    [\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]When you leave the hospital, you will receive painkillers (paracetamol) in case you experience some pain. After a massive resection, a drain is placed for 24 hours to remove excess blood en liquids. The patient needs to wear a bandage around the thorax for 2 weeks to reduce the swelling. Ice applications are recommended for a couple of days. A check-up is planned after 2 weeks en after 3 months.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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