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Minimally Invasive Surgery to Treat Gynecomastia - Dr. Sundeep Vijayaraghavan | Amrita Hospitals

Dr. Sundeep Vijayaraghavan, Professor, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Amrita Hospital, Kochi talks on the ‘Minimally Invasive procedures to treat Gynecomastia’. Gynecomastia (Enlarged Breasts in Men) is an increase in the amount of breast gland tissue in boys or men, and it can affect one or both breasts, sometimes unevenly. It can have an adverse impact on the mental health of young men as they might feel embarrassed, anxious, or depressed. That’s when they approach plastic surgeons, who primarily treat it as a cosmetic procedure. The use of cross-chest liposuction (a procedure to remove fat) through incisions on the edge of the areola helps to get rid of all the fat under the areola without causing an additional scar. The use of techniques like incision line drain placement and post-drain removal suturing (stitching) of wounds aid in decreasing the scar. These are very small incisions, which become almost invisible after three to six months, and will not know that a surgery has been done. In the men having large breasts like women, the surgeons opt for donut incision. It is considered to be less invasive, produces minimal scarring with a low complication rate, and shows a good aesthetic outcome. During the postoperative period, the doctors advise patients against doing too many exercises. The patient will have to wear a pressure garment for the first four weeks. They suggest massages in case patients report issues related to swelling. Of late, surgeons have started to provide fat injections to give a chiseled look. #Gynecomastia #Plastic&ReconstructiveSurgery #AmritaHospitals