What causes Gynaecomastia?

Gynaecomastia is quite common during puberty and usually disappears after a few months. In adulthood it can be related to the alteration of hormone levels, excessive consumption of alcohol, or the use of anabolic steroids, but in most cases the causes of Gynaecomastia remain unknown.

Will I have to be hospitalized?

In the very few cases where the problem is limited to just a small amount of gland or fat localised under the areolas, the surgery can be performed under local anaethetic with sedation and the patient can be discharged after a few hours. In the more frequent and complex cases where there is a considerable amount of fat and/or gland, with or without excess skin, the surgery is longer, performed under general anaesthetic and an overnight stay is required.

When will I be able to return to normal life?

During the first week, some discomfort is to be expected although this is treated with medication. After 1 week the patient can return to normal life although sports activity cannot be resumed until 3-4 weeks after surgery.

The areas treated should not be exposed at all to the sun for 1 month and thereafter covered with sunblock and a t-shirt for 12 months.

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