Body Contouring Clinic
GYNECMASTIA
Male body composition is structurally dense and firm,
requiring specialized surgical techniques.
requiring specialized surgical techniques.
Chief Director Hwang In-Seong, with expertise across three major
surgical disciplines, personally performs customized 1:1 procedures for each patient.
surgical disciplines, personally performs customized 1:1 procedures for each patient.
A Confident, Masculine Chest Line!
At HIGHST Urology, we diagnose gynecomastia based on the Simon Classification — the most established and trusted grading system used by public medical institutions — and perform surgery with a 100% post-operative responsibility guarantee.
Gynecomastia Definition
Enlargement Resembling
Female Breasts — 'Gynecomastia'
Gynecomastia is a condition where glandular and fatty tissue accumulates in the male breast, causing it to become enlarged and resemble a female breast.
A chest that had to be hidden and concealed
Types of Gynecomastia
Fatty Gynecomastia
Predominantly caused by excess fat tissue development.
Glandular Gynecomastia
Significant glandular tissue development with minimal sagging.
Mixed Gynecomastia
Combined fat and glandular tissue development.
Understanding the cause makes treatment possible!
Causes of Gynecomastia
Fat tissue accumulation and breast enlargement due to obesity.
Hormonal changes during puberty causing breast tissue growth.
Glandular enlargement caused by organ dysfunction.
Glandular enlargement from certain drugs or steroid injections.
Most cases are asymptomatic, though patients with significant glandular enlargement may experience intermittent pain or tenderness.
Diagnosis #1
Diagnosis by Simon Classification
The Simon Classification is the most established grading system used by medical institutions.
It evaluates glandular tissue and nipple position relative to the inframammary fold (IMF).
01. Grade 1
Mild enlargement concentrated around the nipple and areola.
02. Grade 2-a
Diffuse glandular development causing visible chest protrusion.
03. Grade 2-b
Significant enlargement with visible sagging of breast tissue.
04. Grade 3
Severe enlargement with marked ptosis; nipple points downward.
Diagnosis #2
Precision Ultrasound Examination
High-resolution ultrasound accurately assesses glandular tissue development and fat distribution.
Ultrasound: Male with glandular tissue development
Ultrasound: Normal male chest
Surgical Approach
Customized by Body Type
At HIGHST Urology, each procedure is tailored to the patient's physique for a natural masculine chest contour.
CASE 01
Chest protrusion from glandular tissue overgrowth
With minimal fat tissue, the lateral contour remains intact.
Only glandular tissue is removed to achieve a flat chest profile.
Only glandular tissue is removed to achieve a flat chest profile.
CASE 02
Lateral chest enlargement from excess fat tissue
To create a V-shaped silhouette, fat extending to the lateral chest wall is removed simultaneously.
CASE 03
Both frontal protrusion and lateral enlargement
With combined fat and glandular overgrowth, glandular excision + lateral fat removal achieves the ideal V-shaped physique.
Surgical Procedure
01
Pre-Surgery
Patient preparation and pre-operative assessment.
02
Anesthesia Injection
Under sedation, a 5mm incision below the armpit. Tumescent solution (local anesthetic) is injected.
03
Excess Fat Removal
Unnecessary fat tissue surrounding the glandular area is removed.
04
Fat Layer Contouring
Glandular tissue is completely excised, and remaining fat layers are smoothed using specialized instruments.
05
Completion
Scar-minimizing sutures followed by compression bandaging. A confident new chest is born!
'Gynecomastia' Surgery Information
Duration
40–60 min
Stitch Removal
10–14 days
Anesthesia
Monitored Sedation
Follow-up
2 visits
Recovery
Same-day return
Surgery Process
01
Check-in
Pre-appointment registration
02
Forms
Consent & questionnaire
03
Blood Test
Pre-op blood work
04
Consultation
Counselor meeting
05
Doctor Consult
Direct meeting with surgeon
06
Ultrasound
Diagnostic exam
07
Fitting
Compression garment sizing
08
Surgery
Gynecomastia procedure
09
Recovery
Post-op care & instructions
10
Discharge
1-year VIP aftercare
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