FALSE: Gynecomastia occurs only in young people.

TRUE: Gynecomastia is seen in people of all ages. In addition, gynecomastia seen in children and adolescents largely resolves spontaneously.

FALSE: Breast cancer does not occur in men.

TRUE: Breast cancer is considered a female disease, but about 1% of all breast cancers occur in men.

FALSE: Gynecomastia is not seen in overweight people.

TRUE: Breast growth is more common in overweight men. In the presence of adipose tissue, the return of male hormone to estrogen is greater. Deterioration of the body’s balance in favor of estrogens is one of the causes of gynecomastia.

FALSE: Patient can get rid of gynecomastia without surgery.

TRUE: Surgery is the only solution for breast growth that occurs in men. It is not possible to solve it with sports, special training or any medication.

AESTHETIC FIGURE: 65

Gynecomastia is a condition seen in 65 out of every 100 men.

BREAST AESTHETICS

Aesthetic and Plastic Surgeon Dr. Serdar Bora BAYRAKTAROĞLU

GYNECOMASTIA