The Gynecomastia Treatment Procedure

The main purpose of gynecomastia surgery is to restore the normal breast contours of a man. This surgery can also help in correcting any deformities of the breast, nipple, or areolas. The surgical options included in this procedure are:

• Liposuction
• Excision
• Combination of liposuction and excision

Excision is usually performed when there is glandular breast tissue causing gynecomastia. Glandular breast tissues are denser than fatty tissues and are not appropriate for liposuction. Further, the choice of the surgical technique will also depend on the skin elasticity of the patient. Younger patients often have better skin elasticity than older patients.

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It should also be noted that you should only get gynecomastia surgery done by the best cosmetic surgeon. This is mainly due to the fact that the better skills and experience the surgeon has, the better results you will be able to experience after getting gynecomastia surgery.

Role of VASER Technique in Gynecomastia

VASER stands for Vibration Amplification of Sound Energy at Resonance. It is a liposuction technique that uses ultrasound waves to break up and liquefy fat cells. This makes it easier for the fat cells to be extracted and provides better-looking contours to the patient.

Things to Expect on the Day of Gynecomastia Surgery

Most patients think that all they need to do on the day of the surgery is to simply show up at the hospital. Sadly, this is not true. There are several things that a patient must do on the day of the gynecomastia surgery. Some of those things that are expected out of the patient are:

• • Wear comfortable and loose clothing on the day of the surgery. It is also helpful to wear tops that open in the front and loose sweatpants
  • Check the fitting of your compression garment in advance before bringing it with you on the day of the surgery

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• Collect information related to drains, any normal symptoms that you might experience during recovery, any potential signs of complications, or anything else that you need to know about the recovery procedure

The Aftercare and Recovery

• Do not get the surgical area wet for two days after the surgery. You can wet the bandages and remove them after the first two days of the surgery
• You should wear the jacket for 16-18 hours and not 24 hours. This should be followed for three weeks
• In case of severe gynecomastia, one needs to wear cotton pads under the compression garment after the first week
• Antibiotics and painkillers should be consumed as instructed
• Also, if you want to bring down the swelling quickly, then after taking a bath, massage coconut oil on the chest in a circular motion
• To ensure optimal healing, most cosmetic surgeons recommend avoiding strenuous activities for the first two to three weeks after getting the surgery

What Can I Do to Recover Quickly?

Some tips that you can follow to make sure that you have a smooth recovery are:

• After the surgery, the patient can expect to be bandaged, wear a compression garment, and have surgical drains
• The first three days after the surgery is highly critical in the recovery period. One must completely rest during this time
• All rigorous activities should be avoided during the first three days after getting the surgery.
• If you experience any pain or abnormal swelling during this time, then you should immediately contact your cosmetic surgeon
• It should also be noted that the recovery time after the gynecomastia surgery depends on the extent of the procedure that was performed
• Usually, individuals are able to go back to work after a week of getting gynecomastia surgery. The recovery period is also rather gentle
• The only thing that one needs to remember is that he or she should follow all the patient care instructions provided by the cosmetic surgeon
• One should not forget about any of the follow-up visits after the surgery. These follow-up visits are crucial for the patient to help the surgeon determine your condition. On the basis of the assessment, the surgeon will be able to decide when the sutures have to be removed when you can stop wearing the compression garments, and after how long you can resume your daily activities.
• Ideally, the patient should avoid exposure to direct sun or tanning for about six weeks after getting the surgery. This will allow most of the bruising and swelling to subside. 
• Patients should also remember that it is quite common to notice some decrease in sensation in the area around the operated wound. This is completely normal and is not something that one should worry about. For most patients, this sensation returns within a few months to a year
• If you have observed some skin creases due to less skin elasticity, then you can also stop worrying about that as those skin creases will resolve on their own within 5-6 months.

After the entire recovery period has passed, you can rest assured that the results you can see now will stay that way. You can prolong those results by having a healthy lifestyle.