Gynecomastia surgery Mannheim

Gynecomastia is a benign growth of the mammary gland tissue in men. It can also lead to the storage of fatty tissue in the breast area. As a result, the breast takes on a female shape, which is very distressing for those affected.

In medicine, we speak of true gynecomastia when the glandular tissue is enlarged. False gynecomastia or pseudogynecomastia is an enlargement of the male breast due to fat deposits. Both manifestations can be corrected by gynecomastia surgery.

Pseudogynecomastia, i.e. the storage of fatty tissue, is often associated with weight gain. In the case of genuine gynecomastia, hormonal factors usually play a role. For example, male breasts can occur during puberty when the body is undergoing major hormonal changes. In this case, the symptoms are usually only temporary.

Other causes of gynecomastia include hormonally active medication, hormonal disorders and certain chronic illnesses (e.g. chronic liver or kidney failure). If the causes are treated in a targeted manner, the male breast often disappears again.

We treat gynecomastia in Mannheim by surgically removing excess breast tissue. In the case of false gynecomastia, i.e. the storage of fatty tissue, the treatment is carried out by liposuction. The male breast is then reshaped and, if necessary, tightened to restore a masculine silhouette.

Depending on the severity of the procedure, gynecomastia is performed on an outpatient basis or as part of a short inpatient stay. The operation is always performed under general anesthesia. The surgeon makes short incisions in the nipple area, through which he then removes the excess fatty or glandular tissue. If necessary, the skin is also tightened and the wounds are sutured using a scar-saving technique.

Following the operation, it is very important to take it easy physically. Any strain on the scars should also be avoided. You will wear a compression vest in the weeks following the operation, which supports the result and contributes to optimal healing.

The exact price of male breast surgery depends on the findings and the chosen treatment method. We will be happy to inform you about the costs in your individual case during a consultation.

Experience has shown that the pain after gynecomastia surgery is limited. Most patients only experience slight feelings of pressure and tension in the first few days, but these are usually bearable. We will also be happy to prescribe you a suitable painkiller for the time after the operation.

Surgical correction of a male breast is generally low-risk. As with any operation, complications such as inflammation, postoperative bleeding or wound healing disorders can occur in individual cases. There is also the possibility that a slight asymmetry will be detected afterwards. In this case, we will perform a subsequent correction in Mannheim if necessary.

The greatest risk is the recurrence of male breasts if the triggering factors persist. For this reason, possible hormonal or disease-related causes should be clarified by a specialist before gynecomastia surgery.

The results of gynecomastia surgery are permanent, as excess tissue is completely removed. Nevertheless, it is possible that the breast will grow again if the causes are not treated or removed. In the case of genuine gynecomastia, the causes should therefore always be treated in parallel with the operation.

After correction by liposuction, the male breast may reappear if there is renewed weight gain. We therefore recommend that our patients maintain a balanced diet and an active lifestyle after gynecomastia surgery.

After the operation, you should take it easy physically and wear the prescribed compression vest carefully. Heavy physical activity and sport should be avoided for the first few weeks. You should also temporarily avoid hot baths, saunas and tanning beds.

The surgical wounds are checked regularly in Mannheim to ensure that healing is proceeding without complications. We will provide you with precise instructions for wound and scar care before the operation.