WHAT IS GYNECOMASTIA?

Gynecomastia is the enlargement or swelling of male breast tissue. This growth or swelling in the breast tissue can be seen in a single breast or in both breasts.

WHAT CAUSES BREAST GROWTH IN MEN?

Estrogen and testosterone hormones, which are irregular or unbalanced, are the basis of breast growth in men. An increase in estrogen hormones or a decrease in testosterone hormone levels cause breast enlargement in men. The underlying causes of the irregular functioning of these hormones are more than one.

SYMPTOMS OF GYNECOMASTIA

Breast tenderness, pain, swelling and/or fluid coming from one or both nipples are among the symptoms of gynecomastia. All of these symptoms can be seen, or it can show itself with just one of them. If you are experiencing complaints about at least one of the symptoms on the list, it is useful to contact your doctor.

WHY IS GYNECOMASTIA CAUSED?

Gynecomastia can be seen with natural hormone changes, the use of drugs that cause gynecomastia, the use of drugs and alcohol, other health problems and the use of some herbal products. Natural hormonal changes can be seen in infancy, adolescence and adulthood. Breast enlargement can be seen at birth in more than half of male babies. This is a temporary condition and usually disappears within a month at the latest.
There are some drugs that affect estrogen and testosterone hormones, and the use of these drugs can cause gynecomastia. For example; Drugs used to prevent prostate enlargement or for prostate treatment, some drugs used in the treatment of AIDS, antidepressant drugs in the tricyclic group, some ulcer drugs and some antibiotics, chemotherapy, heart drugs such as calcium channel blockers can cause this disease.

HOW IS GYNECOMASTIA DETECTED?

The first diagnosis of gynecomastia is made by palpating both breasts. If a hard mass is palpable or any suspicious condition detected by the doctor is observed, a definitive diagnosis can be made by performing breast USG or mammography.

GYNECOMASTIA IS THERE A BEFORE AFTER SURGERY PICTURE?
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WHAT IS THE PRICE OF GYNECOMASTIA SURGERY?
Although gynecomastia is not a standard operation, we cannot talk about a standard value in its price. While determining gynecomastia prices, many factors such as the technique of the operation, mass status and/or adipose tissue location are taken into consideration. It varies according to the stage and the device to be used for the surgery to be performed. Please contact our Assistant for price information by filling out the form.
As a result of the examination you will perform by our doctor, the appropriate operation is determined and then the price of gynecomastia becomes clear.