Gynecomastia (Male Breast Reduction)
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Length1-2 hrs
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TypeInpatient
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AnaesthesiaGeneral
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Hospital Stay1day
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Days Required in Istanbul3 days
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Total Recovery7-10 days
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All-Inclusive Cost
Procedure
Reduces enlarged, female-like breasts in men using liposuction and/or surgically removing excess glandular tissue.
Length
Approximately one and one-half to three hours
Anesthesia
Either general anesthesia is used or intravenous sedation and local anesthesia are used.
Inpatient/Outpatient
This is an outpatient procedure
Possible Side Effects
Temporary bruising, swelling, numbness, soreness, and/or a burning sensation are possible.
Risks
Infection, fluid build-up, injury to the skin, rippling or looseness of the skin, asymmetry, pigmentation changes, excessive scarring if tissue was cut away, loss of nipple sensation, contour irregularities and in some instances the need for a second procedure to remove additional tissue is required.
Recovery
The patient may go back to work after seven days. More strenuous activity may be resumed after two to three weeks. Most of the swelling and bruising will disappear after three to six months.
Results
Permanent, although weight gain may cause the breast area to once again become larger.