Gynecomastia

Gynecomastia is an abnormal growth of one or both breasts in men. It can appear in adolescence or later. It is often a source of anxiety. This procedure is covered by the French Health Insurance.

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Gynécomastie (hommes) : traitement chirurgical | Paris | L'Institut Du Sein

What causes gynecomastia?

A medical check-up is systematically performed to look for a hormonal or medicinal reason, but no cause is found in the majority of cases.

A surgical treatment

The goal of the procedure is to restore a “normal” anatomy :

Extracting the fat by liposuction
By removing the excess of breast gland
If necessary, readjusting the excess of skin

Characteristics of the procedure to treat gynecomastia

The procedure is done under general anesthesia and lasts between 1 and 2 hours, on an outpatient basis
The procedure is little to not painful
Requires between 2 and 8 days off work

Scars after a gynecomastia surgery

In the case of a fatty gynecomastia with little skin excess, liposuction is sufficient. There is therefore no visible scar
In the case of significant skin excess, scars may be visible: they are as discreet as possible

Possible complications after gynecomastia surgery

Post-operative complications

Complications related to scarring are more likely in smokers. It is advised to stop smoking 1 month before and after the operation
Serous effusions: they can be punctured during a consultation if they are large enough