Gynecomastia Surgery (Male Chest Contouring) in Turkey | TruvaBeauty

Achieve a flatter, more defined chest with advanced gynecomastia correction. Performed by board-certified plastic surgeons in internationally accredited Turkish hospitals, your care is seamlessly arranged by TruvaBeauty-from virtual consultations and personalized scheduling to private transfers, hotel accommodations, and bilingual on-site coordination-so you can focus on a safe recovery and confident, lasting results.

What is gynecomastia surgery?

Gynecomastia is the benign enlargement of male breast tissue, sometimes accompanied by excess fat or skin. True gynecomastia involves glandular tissue, while pseudogynecomastia is primarily fat-based. Treatment-often called male breast reduction-removes glandular tissue via subcutaneous mastectomy and/or fat via liposuction. Advanced cases may require skin tightening to achieve a flatter, more masculine chest contour. ^{Mayo Clinic ASPS (Procedure)}

Who is a good candidate

• Well-suited for: Healthy non-smokers with persistent chest fullness after medical causes or medications are addressed and weight is stable.^{NCBI Endotext}
• Consider alternatives if: Actively losing weight, using causative drugs (e.g., anabolic steroids, spironolactone, finasteride), or have untreated endocrine, hepatic, renal, or testicular disease.^AAFP
• Rule-outs & imaging: Most symptomatic male breasts are benign; imaging is reserved for suspicious findings such as eccentric masses or discharge.^ACR

Techniques your surgeon may recommend

• Liposuction: Ideal for fat-predominant or mixed cases and can use tumescent, power-assisted, or ultrasonic methods.^{ASPS (Procedure)}
• Subcutaneous gland excision: Removes firm gland behind the nipple-areola, often combined with liposuction.^{ASPS (Procedure)}
• Skin tightening/excision: For Simon grade IIb-III with skin redundancy, ranging from limited peri-areolar tightening to full excision with NAC repositioning.^{PMC Strategies}

Benefits & risks-what to know

Potential benefits: Flatter chest, improved proportions and clothing fit, and demonstrated gains in self-esteem and quality of life-even in teens. ^{ASPS (Quality of Life)} Known risks (not exhaustive): Hematoma, seroma, contour irregularity, changes in nipple sensation, scarring, asymmetry, skin or NAC necrosis, anesthesia/VTE risks, and possible revision. Large series report overall complication rates around 2-6%, with higher risk in higher BMI, bleeding disorders, or inpatient settings. ^{Complications Study Large Cohort} Safety systems: Partner hospitals use the WHO Surgical Safety Checklist and ASPS 2023 VTE risk-stratification protocols. ^{NEJM Checklist ASPS (VTE 2023)}

What does the evidence say?

• Observation first: Pubertal gynecomastia often regresses; watchful waiting is appropriate unless persistent, painful, or distressing. ^{Mayo Clinic (Treatment)}
• Address causes: Up to a quarter of cases are medication-related; treat underlying endocrine or systemic conditions before surgery to minimize recurrence. ^{PMC Evaluation}
• Low peri-op risk: National databases and systematic reviews show low 30-day complication rates and outpatient feasibility in most patients. ^{Complications Study PMC Review}
• Imaging only when indicated: For typical presentations, imaging is usually unnecessary; use mammography or ultrasound if the exam is suspicious for malignancy. ^ACR

Surgical details

Setting: Accredited hospital/operating room. Anesthesia: Local with sedation for limited cases; general for multi-area or skin-excision cases. Key steps: Marking → tumescent infiltration → liposuction → gland excision → selective skin tightening → layered closure → compression vest. Same-day discharge is typical with structured follow-ups. ^{ASPS (Procedure)}

Recovery (typical)

• Days 1-7: Soreness, swelling, bruising; short walks; continuous compression; avoid chest strain.
• Weeks 2-4: Desk work as cleared; gradual range-of-motion.
• Weeks 4-6+: Progressive return to exercise; results refine as swelling resolves over 3-6+ months.

^{NHS (UK)}

Preparing for surgery

• Stop nicotine 4-6 weeks before/after to improve healing and reduce wound/necrosis risk.
• Share full history, medications, and supplements; address endocrine, liver, renal, or testicular issues for workup.
• Imaging or further work-up only if clinical findings are suspicious.

^{AAFP NCBI Endotext ACR}