Gynaecomasty is the name given to the presence of mammary tissue in men, this problem currently being the main motive for men to consult Belliance. This peculiarity does not have to mean that there is any hormonal disturbance, but it causes severe psychological problems relating to a social nature, particularly in young men. Various degrees of gynaecomasty exist that can be classified in relation to the volume of the breast, the excess of skin prevailing, the size of the areola and sagging of the breast that might be detectable. A certain imbalance between both breasts can also be present. The treatment mainly consists in the elimination of the irregular tissue in the breast. Depending on the situation, which our Specialists will diagnose on an individual basis, it will also be necessary to eliminate the excess skin, reduce or elevate the areola or perform a liposculpture on the chest. One particular kind ofintervention for gynaecomasty does not exist; to obtain the best results treatments are designed to suit each patient. The final objective of the operation is to mould a masculine thorax in the patient, showing clear pectoral muscle definition, eliminating any matter that could be considered either embarrassing or effeminate. A masculine breast can basically be composed of mammary gland which is the most frequent, and is called gynaecomasty vera. In some patients a presence of breast can be detected due to a chronic accumulation of fat in that area, called pseudogynaecomasty. Depending on whether the fat or glandular tissue is more predominant, one technique or another will be chosen for elimination. In adolescents and young men authentic mammary tissue predominates and can therefore be eliminated directly. When it is fatty tissue that predominates liposuction has to be performed. [go to liposction-liposculpture] |
