Liposuction of the breasts is particularly indicated for men who suffer from so-called gynecomastia.
The cause is a fat distribution disorder in which fat pads form on the breast. In this case, pseudogynecomastia is present. Genuine gynecomastia also shows an increase in mammary gland tissue.
The method of liposuction on the breast in women is very rarely performed. If breast reduction is the goal, the often large excess skin that forms during such an operation must be taken into account.
The consequence of major liposuction of the breast in a woman would probably be a pronounced sagging of the breasts.
A frequently performed procedure, however, is liposuction in the armpit area. armpitsi.e. on the side of the breast, as there is little excess skin in this area. Our surgeons in Düsseldorf can achieve an aesthetically pleasing result by correcting this area with the help of breast surgery.
How does male breast liposuction work?
Similar to liposuction in other areas, we first inject a solution into the breast, which causes the fat cells to swell. This makes it easier to remove the fat cells.
The fat tissue is then suctioned out, usually together with some of the excess breast tissue.
As this has a firmer structure, special methods are used for the male breast. One procedure, for example, is vibration-assisted liposuction. Here, fat cells or other cells are destroyed more easily by generating micro-vibrations.
The plastic surgeons at the YUVEO KLINIK Düsseldorf only cut if necessary, but always inform patients that it is not always possible to clearly determine before the operation whether liposuction of the breast will be sufficient.
Excess skin is to be expected in male breast corrections, especially after massive weight loss. In the case of smaller or medium-sized gynecomastia, the excess skin can regress on its own; in extreme cases, this is not possible.
A breast lift may be necessary, in which the extent of the scars is similar to a breast lift or breast reduction in women.
Aftercare
Exercise should be avoided for around 6 weeks during the follow-up treatment. Patients should also wear a special compression vest for 5 to 7 weeks, depending on the degree of swelling. Pain-relieving medication is only necessary during the first few days.
