Gynecomastia in Zurich

Gynecomastia in men is a common abnormality of the male breast that causes excessive glandular growth. It is not a disease in the true sense, but rather a disorder that is usually caused by hormones. Causes can include changes in hormone balance, medication, hormone-active preparations such as anabolic steroids, and chronic diseases.

Pseudogynecomastia must be distinguished from true gynecomastia. In pseudogynecomastia, fat deposits cause a similar appearance, but without hormonal influences. The cause is usually overweight or obesity. Pseudogynecomastia, like true gynecomastia, can be treated surgically in Zurich.

From a medical point of view, neither gynecomastia nor pseudogynecomastia usually need to be treated, as they are not diseases. When our clients decide to undergo male breast surgery, aesthetic factors play a major role. Often, there is long-term psychological distress caused by the feminine-looking breasts. Through targeted treatment of gynecomastia in Zurich, we can relieve our clients of this burden and improve their quality of life in the long term.

The most common reasons for gynecomastia surgery are:

• Severe psychological distress caused by enlarged breasts
• the desire for a more masculine silhouette
• Harmonization of the body shape
• Removal of diet-resistant fat deposits
• Optimization of contours - the chest muscles are emphasized

By treating gynecomastia in Zurich, we bring your body shape into harmony with your masculine self-perception. Your perceived masculinity is finally visible on the outside again.

During treatment, we focus on your well-being and self-esteem. This is not simply about aesthetic improvement—it is about your masculine identity, your male body image, and the effect you have on others.

The chest plays a very decisive role in this. After all, a muscular, clearly defined chest is one of the defining features of the male silhouette.

By specifically treating gynecomastia in Zurich, we harmonize the body shape and finally make training successes visible. The masculine presence is strengthened, the chest muscles are emphasized, and the contours in the chest area are attractively highlighted.

Preparation for treatment

A thorough medical examination is essential for the successful treatment of gynecomastia in Zurich. Hormonal triggers should be ruled out or, if necessary, treated with medication in advance. If medication is the cause of breast growth, discontinuing or changing the medication should be considered.

In the case of pseudogynecomastia, we recommend that you only have your male breasts reduced once you have already largely reached your healthy ideal weight. This allows us to avoid further changes in shape due to subsequent weight fluctuations.

During a personal consultation, Dr. Köhler will advise you on the ideal time for your male breast reduction surgery and which measures can support the success of the treatment. You will also be thoroughly informed about the risks, aftercare, and healing process.

Performing the treatment

Gynecomastia surgery in Zurich is always performed on an Outpatient basis under twilight sedation. This allows us to keep the stress to a minimum and discharge you home on the day of treatment.

The exact procedure depends on whether it is true gynecomastia, pseudogynecomastia, or a mixed form.

To correct true gynecomastia in Zurich, an incision is usually made at the edge of the nipple. The fine scar is barely noticeable later on. Excess glandular tissue is removed through the small incision and the breast is sculpted into a firm, beautifully contoured shape.

Stored adipose tissue can be removed by liposuction. The adipose tissue is loosened with a special fluid and then gently suctioned out with fine cannulas. Dr. Köhler prefers to make the incisions in the lateral area of the breast fold or in the armpit, where the scars are barely visible later on.

When removing larger amounts of tissue, a subtle breast lift may be indicated. In this case, a slightly larger incision may be necessary, which Dr. Köhler will discuss with you in advance.

Follow-up

After your gynecomastia surgery in Zurich, you will see a noticeable change immediately. Since the enlarged tissue has been removed, the chest will appear flatter and firmer right away. Despite your euphoria, allow yourself a few days of rest and accept help with everyday tasks so that you can get back to feeling fit quickly.

The recovery period after male breast surgery is relatively short. However, you should refrain from sports and heavy physical work for at least two weeks after gynecomastia correction in Zurich. After that, you can slowly increase the amount of exertion.

You will wear an elastic compression bandage for 1-2 weeks, which supports the surgical result by applying even pressure. Direct sunlight should be avoided for six months in order to achieve optimal and inconspicuous scar healing.