Gynecomastia surgery in Korea for military personnel: 2-week changes in chest protrusion seen through a T-shirt
Patient Registration Info
| Age | Weight | Height | BMI |
|---|---|---|---|
|
20s |
86kg |
835m |
26 |
Surgical site
Surgical site : Gynecomastia | Grade 2-A
Can Gynecomastia Surgery Be Done During a 2-Week Military Leave?
Gynecomastia Surgery can be planned during military service
by considering the length of leave and the activities
required after returning to duty.
However, movements that put strain on the arms and chest
should be avoided during the early recovery period.
For this reason, it is important to discuss the recovery period
and return-to-duty schedule before deciding
on the timing of surgery.
Many patients visit the clinic for Gynecomastia Surgery consultations
before summer vacation or scheduled leave.
This is often because these periods provide
more time for recovery than their usual routine.
Among them, some patients also use military leave
as an opportunity to undergo surgery.
Some visit the clinic in uniform immediately after starting their leave,
while others schedule surgery around their final leave
before completing military service.
In this case, we will discuss a patient in his 20s
who underwent Gynecomastia Surgery
during a 2-week military leave.
[Changes in Chest Projection Seen in a T-Shirt 2 Weeks After Gynecomastia Surgery During Military Service]
The patient had continued exercising and managing his weight
during military service in an effort to reduce his chest size
and forward chest projection.
However, despite consistent exercise, there was little change
in the overall chest size or the projection
at the center of the chest.
After realizing that exercise alone might not resolve his concern,
he received a 2-week military leave and visited Lesarts
for a Gynecomastia Surgery consultation.
[Patient Information and Gynecomastia Examination Results]
Age: 20s
Height / Weight: 183 cm / 86 kg
Gynecomastia Diagnosis: Simon Grade 2A, True Gynecomastia
Skin Elasticity: Moderate
[Preoperative Chest Projection and Bilateral Glandular Tissue in a Male Military Patient]
Before surgery, both sides of the chest were enlarged overall,
with noticeable forward projection at the center of the chest.
The external appearance was classified as Simon Grade 2A.
High-resolution ultrasound showed excessively developed
glandular tissue distributed broadly across the chest,
and firm lumps could also be felt on both sides
during physical examination.
If central chest projection remains despite consistent exercise
and weight loss, it is important to determine whether
the cause is simply excess fat or true gynecomastia
involving developed glandular tissue.
[Plan for Glandular Tissue Removal and Chest Liposuction]
Based on the examination results, surgery was planned
to remove the excessively developed glandular tissue
while also reducing the surrounding fat.
If only the area where the glandular tissue is removed
becomes too hollow, the center of the chest may appear sunken
or develop a visible transition with the surrounding areas.
To minimize this, the remaining tissue was evenly redistributed
to create a natural transition from the center of the chest
to the lower and outer chest.
The goal of this surgery was not simply to reduce chest size,
but to create a flatter overall chest contour
when wearing a training uniform or T-shirt.
[Changes in Chest Projection Seen from a Three-Quarter View 2 Weeks After Male Gynecomastia Surgery]
This photo was taken 2 weeks after Gynecomastia Surgery.
The patient was nearing the end of his military leave
and preparing to return to duty.
Although some swelling remained during this early stage of recovery,
the prominent central chest projection seen before surgery had decreased,
along with an overall reduction in chest size.
The rounded volume extending from the center of the chest
toward the lower and outer chest was also reduced
through chest liposuction, creating a flatter contour.
The upper-body line from the front of the chest
to the flanks and upper abdomen now appears
more natural and streamlined than before surgery.
[Changes in Chest Thickness and Projection from the Side Before and After Male Gynecomastia Surgery]
Before surgery, the center of the chest
was the most prominent area, making the entire chest
appear rounded and projected forward.
After surgery, the height of the central chest decreased,
allowing the upper chest contour
to appear more naturally defined.
The projection of the lower chest also became less pronounced,
creating a smoother transition from the chest
to the upper abdomen.
However, at 2 weeks after surgery, swelling and tissue firmness
may still remain, so the chest contour
should not yet be considered fully settled.
[Changes in Training T-Shirt Fit 2 Weeks After Male Gynecomastia Surgery During Military Service]
This patient had been concerned about gynecomastia
for a long time before deciding to undergo surgery
during his military service.
While living in a group setting, he was particularly concerned
about his chest projection showing through
training uniforms and thin T-shirts.
At 2 weeks after surgery, the central chest projection
visible through clothing had decreased, allowing the T-shirt
to fall more naturally along the torso.
The patient was also satisfied that he felt less self-conscious
about his chest when getting dressed or changing positions.
However, when planning gynecomastia surgery during military service,
it is important to consider not only the length of leave
but also scheduled training and activity levels after returning to duty.
For at least 2 weeks after surgery, movements that require forceful
or repetitive use of the arms should be avoided. Exercises that place
significant strain on the chest may need to be restricted for longer.
Summer vacation or school breaks can provide
more time for recovery than usual.
However, the extent of surgery and recovery speed vary by patient,
so the timing of surgery should be decided after discussing
the return schedule and postoperative precautions.
Military Gynecomastia Surgery FAQ
Q1. Can I undergo gynecomastia surgery during military service?
Surgery can be planned around your military leave
and return-to-duty schedule.
If intensive training or activities involving significant upper-body movement
are scheduled soon after your return,
you should discuss this with your surgeon in advance.
Q2. Is a 2-week military leave enough for recovery?
Recovery time and the extent of surgery vary by patient.
Swelling and tissue firmness may still remain after 2 weeks,
and some activity restrictions may still be necessary
after returning to duty.
Q3. Why doesn’t chest projection improve with exercise?
Excessively developed glandular tissue is difficult to reduce
through exercise or weight loss alone.
An ultrasound examination can help distinguish
the distribution of fat and glandular tissue.
Q4. Can I resume chest workouts immediately after gynecomastia surgery?
During the early recovery period, movements that place strain
on the arms and chest should be avoided.
The appropriate time to resume exercise may vary
depending on the extent of surgery and recovery progress.
Q5. Can gynecomastia surgery change how T-shirts fit?
When central chest projection and overall chest thickness decrease,
the chest may appear flatter when wearing
thin T-shirts or training uniforms.
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