| |
Is the development of a male mammary gland. Causes vary and can
occur due to hormonal disorders, due to certain drugs like steroids
or in patients after massive weight loss. This generates a female
aspect which is generally rejected by men in general. Treatment
consist in identify the cause and control it. According to the type
of gynecomastia the surgical treatment may consist in liposuction,
gland resection alone or a combination of both. This surgery is
done under local anesthesia plus iv. sedation or general anesthesia
in more severe cases. Scars are generally hidden under areola unless
skin resection is necessary in those cases where skin has to be
resected.
|
