Is liposuction enough?

If a firm gland is present under the areola, excision is often required as well as liposuction.

Will the result be permanent?

Removed gland does not return, but weight gain, steroids or hormonal change can alter the chest again.

Periareolar scars usually fade. Extra scars are used only when skin must be removed.

Do I need blood tests first?

Selected patients need endocrine evaluation before surgery. This is decided in clinic.

Gynecomastia surgery

Op. Dr. Halil Işık, Göztepe Prof. Dr. Süleyman Yalçın City Hospital, Kadıköy.

Medical content: Op. Dr. Halil Işık · Last updated: 6 October 2026

Gynecomastia is enlargement of male breast gland, sometimes with extra fat. Surgery may combine excision of firm gland and liposuction of surrounding fat when medical causes have been reviewed.

Who it may be for

Males with persistent gynecomastia after puberty, or adults after weight stability, may be candidates. Drugs, hormonal disease and testicular problems should be excluded first. Smoking and obesity increase complication risk.

How the procedure is performed

A small incision at the areola often allows gland removal. Liposuction contours the chest. Skin excision is added only if redundancy is severe. The procedure is done under anaesthesia.

Recovery

A compression garment is usually worn for weeks. Bruising and firmness settle gradually. Exercise involving the chest is delayed.

Risks and consultation

Contour irregularity, crater deformity, haematoma, sensation change, scarring and incomplete correction can occur. Revision is sometimes needed.

Frequently asked questions

Is liposuction enough?: If a firm gland is present under the areola, excision is often required as well as liposuction.
Will the result be permanent?: Removed gland does not return, but weight gain, steroids or hormonal change can alter the chest again.
Are scars obvious?: Periareolar scars usually fade. Extra scars are used only when skin must be removed.
Do I need blood tests first?: Selected patients need endocrine evaluation before surgery. This is decided in clinic.

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