Surgical Aesthetics · Gynecomastia · Istanbul
Gynecomastia
Male Breast Reduction
“In breast aesthetics my aim is a result that is proportionate to your body, natural-looking and balanced.”
Gynecomastia is enlargement of the male chest due to excess fat and/or breast gland tissue. Surgical correction combines liposuction and/or gland excision based on the dominant tissue, aiming for a flat, masculine chest. It is performed by our experienced team. For all surgical procedures see our surgical aesthetics page.
Method by Gynecomastia Type
The method varies with the dominant tissue; the exact plan is set by examination.
The classification is for general information; type and method are set individually with a clinical examination.
The Gynecomastia Surgery Process
- Consultation: an examination is done; assessment for hormonal/medication causes is requested if needed.
- Method choice: liposuction for fat-dominant, excision for gland-dominant, both for mixed.
- Anaesthesia: local (with sedation) or general anaesthesia by case.
- Procedure: liposuction through tiny entries; gland excision via a small incision at the areola edge.
- Compression vest: given to reduce swelling and help the skin settle.
- Same-day/observation and stay: most return to daily life quickly; check-ups are planned.
Recovery, Permanence and Candidacy
- A compression vest is usually worn for a few weeks; swelling subsides over time.
- Most return to desk work within a few days; to sport usually after a few weeks.
- The result becomes clear as swelling settles; a flat, natural contour is the goal.
- Permanence: if weight stays stable and there is no hormonal/medication cause, the result is permanent.
- Candidacy: a stable weight, settled gynecomastia and a health suitable for surgery are expected.
- If a medication, supplement or hormonal cause exists, it is assessed first.
Gynecomastia — Frequently Asked Questions
Gynecomastia is enlargement of the male chest from increased fat and/or breast gland tissue. It can be one- or two-sided.
Hormonal changes, some medications and supplements, weight and genetic factors can play a role. When persistent, surgical correction is applied.
For fat-dominant, weight-related cases, lifestyle change can help; but gland tissue does not go with exercise and usually needs surgery.
Liposuction if fat is dominant, excision if gland is dominant, a combined method if both. The decision is made by examination.
By case, under local (with sedation) or general anaesthesia, in a suitable setting with an expert team.
Liposuction scars are tiny; gland excision is usually done at the areola (nipple) edge, so the scar is hidden and fades over time.
Most return to desk work within a few days; heavy sport usually after a few weeks. A compression vest is worn for a while.
Yes; it is advised as it helps reduce swelling, lets the skin retract and the result settle.
If weight stays stable and there is no hormonal/medication cause, the result is usually permanent; removed gland tissue does not return.
Cost depends on the type and method. Find out a suitable, transparent, all-inclusive plan at a free assessment.
Gynecomastia Surgery and all aesthetic and surgical procedures are planned and personally performed by Op. Dr. Selman Taşkın, Specialist in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery. A graduate of İstanbul University-Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine with reconstructive microsurgery experience at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital (Taiwan), Dr. Taşkın's expertise is the foundation of safe, natural results.
It is enlargement of the male breast area due to excess fat or glandular tissue; treatment uses liposuction and/or surgical removal of the excess gland.
If the problem is mostly fat, liposuction may suffice; if there is firm glandular tissue, removal through a small incision is also needed, and I decide at the examination.
Liposuction scars are a few millimetres; if gland is removed the incision is usually hidden around the nipple and becomes inconspicuous over time.
There is mild swelling and tenderness in the first days and a compression garment is recommended for a few weeks; most patients return to work within 1 week and to sport in 3–4 weeks.
The removed glandular tissue is permanently gone; with a stable weight the result is lasting, though significant weight gain or certain medications can affect it.
It is done under general or local anaesthesia with no pain; the mild tenderness afterwards is easily controlled with painkillers.
My aim is a balanced, flat and natural male chest contour; I plan the tissue removal to preserve harmony of the skin and nipple.
Men bothered by persistent enlargement and tenderness of the breast area, in suitable general health, are suitable; I assess suitability at the examination.
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