If the gynecomastia is caused by excess fat, liposuction will be used as a surgical treatment to improve body contour. If excess glandular tissue is the cause, it will be removed with a scalpel through an incision at the level of the areola to remove excess glandular tissue and skin.
After the intervention you will feel some discomfort and inflammation, these symptoms will gradually disappear with the help of medication. You will have to maintain a girdle-type bandage for a month and perform lymphatic drainage. You can resume your normal activities two weeks after the intervention. You should avoid the sun for at least six months.
You will be able to return to your normal activities in approximately 1 to 2 weeks maximum. However, your surgeon will advise you to avoid physical activities for several weeks. You will also need to avoid sun exposure for at least six months to prevent abnormal scarring.
Most doctors do not perform this surgery on people under 18 years of age. This is because in young people there is a good chance that this condition will disappear on its own over time. It is important to note that there is no maximum age to undergo this intervention.
Naturally, some small scars will remain, but with medical advances and their techniques, they will not be very visible. There will be an incision around the areola that will show a small scar that will fade over time.