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The gynecomastia is a condition affecting menIt consists of an increased development of the mammary parenchyma giving a feminine breast appearance.
Its prevalence is 50% to 60% in adolescents, and more than 70% in men aged 50 to 69. It corresponds to a frequent hyperplasia of the mammary glandular tissue, which can be uni- or bilateral. It reflects a imbalance between the circulating quantity of estrogens (increase) and/or and testosterone (decrease), the breast tissue is stimulated, leading to gynecomastia. It appears most often during puberty. It is then formed a glandular nucleus behind the nipple. This nucleus can be resorbed during adolescence. It is sometimes discovered by chance, more often on the occasion of a sensitive discomfort of the periareolar region, or even a visible and painless increase of the breast in men. It is a frequent symptom, with many etiologies.
If you would like to see more before and after results, Dr. Alexandre G. LELLOUCH will share them with you during your consultation
It takes place at the medical office. You will discuss with Dr. Alexandre G. LELLOUCH in order to specify your expectations and he will determine with you the best possible option.
From additional examinations will be prescribed (adapted according to each patient) as well as preoperative photos will be taken.
The main ones are:
At the end of the consultation, the plastic surgeon will give you an estimate and an operating consent.
Gynecomastia is a very common procedure very frequent operation in plastic surgery. The goal is to be able to remove excess fatof the mammary gland and of skin to obtain a flat chest.
The scars are different depending on the patient. They can be located around the areola (grade 1 and 2), and under the breast (horizontal - grade 3 and 4) depending on the surgical technique used. Each patient is different and your case will be discussed with Dr. Alexandre G. LELLOUCH in consultation.
Dr. Alexandre G. LELLOUCH will see you again on the day of surgery to make the preoperative drawings using a black marker and a ruler to be as precise as possible.
Type of anesthesia
General anesthesia performed by an anesthesiologist
Duration of the intervention
Between 1 hour 30 minutes and 2 hours. Performed only by Dr. Alexandre G. LELLOUCH
Type of hospitalization
Ambulatory (same day discharge)
Postoperative consultation with the surgeon at D-1 and 1 month. Dr. Alexandre G. LELLOUCH can be reached in case of additional needs
A container should be worn day and night during 4 weeks
The results are immediateHowever, it is necessary to wait a few months for the final results
The scars have their final appearance around 12-18 months
It depends on the individual, but as a general rule, patients tolerate this procedure very well and do not complain of much pain.
Yes. If the component is glandular, not if fatty (aesthetic act). Please contact your health insurance company for a possible reimbursement of fees.
The tobacco is recognized as a a factor that delays skin healingwhich results in a longer healing time, increase the risk of complications and to give unsightly scars. The scientific literature agrees with this (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22566015/) and this is why I recommend to all my patients to stop smoking before a plastic surgery intervention.
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The Dr. Alexandre G. LELLOUCH is a surgeon specialized in Plastic Reconstructive Aesthetic Surgery, registered with the Order of Physicians of the city of Paris 16 under the number 75/89697.
The Dr. Alexandre G. LELLOUCH is a specialist in cosmetic surgery, reconstructive surgery, and aesthetic medicine injections, which he practices at the MAISON ABEILLE in Paris 16.
Plastic surgeon
16, Avenue du Colonel Bonnet
75016 Paris
[email protected]
01.40.50.00.34