{"id":464,"date":"2026-06-08T15:57:20","date_gmt":"2026-06-08T15:57:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/clients.hma-digital.com\/drkatarina\/?page_id=464"},"modified":"2026-06-17T07:13:58","modified_gmt":"2026-06-17T07:13:58","slug":"gynecomastia-surgery-in-abu-dhabi","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/clients.hma-digital.com\/drkatarina\/gynecomastia-surgery-in-abu-dhabi\/","title":{"rendered":"Gynecomastia"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"464\" class=\"elementor elementor-464\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7ff69857 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-items-bottom elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7ff69857\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" 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elementor-element-2e268908 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default elementor-invisible\" data-id=\"2e268908\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-db44218\" data-id=\"db44218\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-699ee7a6 com-head-txt elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"699ee7a6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Advanced chest contouring solutions with Dr. Katarina Zivec\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-467326f8 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"467326f8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For many men, chest appearance is closely tied to self-confidence. A firm, well-defined chest often represents strength, fitness, and masculinity. Excess tissue in the chest area is not just a physical concern. It can cause real discomfort and emotional distress that has a noticeable impact on day-to-day life.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many men living with enlarged chest tissue avoid fitted clothing, feel uncomfortable during exercise, and often hesitate to participate in activities such as swimming or social gatherings. Regular workouts and weight loss efforts do a lot for the body, but for some people, the chest still looks enlarged or puffy regardless. That kind of frustration is completely understandable, especially when the expected results just do not come.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This condition, known as gynecomastia, is more common than many people realize.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For patients seeking treatment for <\/span><b>gynecomastia in Abu Dhabi<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, understanding the condition is the first step toward making informed decisions. Modern <\/span><b>gynecomastia surgery in Abu Dhabi<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offers safe, highly effective, and natural-looking correction for men who wish to restore a flatter, firmer chest contour.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Dr. Katarina Zivec\u2019s practice, every patient receives individualized care, a detailed assessment, and a personalized surgical plan designed to achieve balanced and refined results.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-5ffa6e9a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default elementor-invisible\" data-id=\"5ffa6e9a\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-102ab4d1\" data-id=\"102ab4d1\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3857358a com-head-txt elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3857358a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is Gynecomastia?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1065cb3a elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1065cb3a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gynecomastia is a medical condition observed in males characterized by the enlargement of glandular tissue within the male chest. It comes down to an abnormal development of breast tissue, which causes the chest to look fuller, softer, or more rounded than normal.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In simple terms, gynecomastia happens when there is an increase in gland tissue beneath the nipple area. This is different from ordinary fat accumulation, which may occur with general weight gain.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many patients considering gynecomastia surgery initially assume their chest fullness is caused by excess body fat. However, true gynecomastia involves tissue that often cannot be reduced through exercise alone.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Male breast reduction is designed specifically to address this issue by removing excess tissue and reshaping the chest for a more masculine contour.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Enlarged male breast tissue explained<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The male chest contains both fatty tissue and glandular tissue. When glandular tissue becomes enlarged, it creates a firmer, denser mass beneath the nipple.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This may appear as:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swelling around the areola<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rounded chest fullness<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Puffiness beneath clothing<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Firmness when touched<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b1a59a elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6b1a59a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>Common causes<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The condition often develops gradually and may affect one or both sides of the chest.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Difference between fat and gland tissue<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding the distinction is important because treatment approaches differ significantly.<\/span><\/p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><b>Characteristic<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><b>Excess fat<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><b>Glandular gynecomastia<\/b><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Texture<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soft and diffuse<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Firm and rubbery<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Response to exercise<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Often improves<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Usually persists<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Appearance<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General fullness<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Concentrated nipple puffiness<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treatment<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weight management<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surgical correction<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is why professional evaluation is essential before deciding on treatment.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-3ce3a850 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default elementor-invisible\" data-id=\"3ce3a850\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-13f4728f\" data-id=\"13f4728f\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-10943f1c com-head-txt elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"10943f1c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Causes of Gynecomastia in men\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a94090b elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1a94090b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The development of <\/span><b>enlarged male breasts<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is typically linked to hormonal and physiological changes.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The body naturally maintains a balance between testosterone and estrogen. When this balance is disrupted, excess <\/span><b>male breast tissue<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may begin to develop.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Hormonal imbalance<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hormonal imbalance is the leading cause of gynecomastia.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even small shifts in hormone levels can stimulate gland growth.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This commonly occurs during:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Puberty<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aging<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Endocrine disorders<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low testosterone conditions<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-584ffc58 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"584ffc58\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pubertal gynecomastia is often temporary, but adult cases are more likely to persist.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Weight fluctuations<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rapid weight gain can increase fat deposits in the chest.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fat tissue can also convert hormones into estrogen-like compounds, further contributing to gland enlargement.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Genetics<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Family history often plays a role.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some men are genetically predisposed to developing enlarged chest tissue even if they maintain healthy weight and exercise regularly.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Medication side effects<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Several medications may trigger gynecomastia, including:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anti-anxiety medications<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certain antibiotics<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hormonal therapies<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heart medications<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anti-ulcer medications<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d1e2a7f elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d1e2a7f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>Lifestyle factors<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Things like alcohol, anabolic steroids, and recreational drugs can interfere with hormone balance in ways that contribute to chest enlargement over time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-5789b915 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default elementor-invisible\" data-id=\"5789b915\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-4a9b43e8\" data-id=\"4a9b43e8\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f2ec7f2 com-head-txt elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3f2ec7f2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Signs and symptoms of Gynecomastia\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-123d4075 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"123d4075\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not every case of gynecomastia looks the same. Severity and underlying cause can both influence how it presents, which is why recognising the symptoms early really does matter when it comes to seeking evaluation at the right time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b>Enlarged chest appearance<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most obvious signs is a fuller, rounded chest contour. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This can create a breast-like appearance that does not improve with standard fitness routines.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Puffy nipples in men<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">are among the most common concerns. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This occurs when gland tissue pushes outward beneath the nipple-areola complex.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Uneven chest shape<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some patients experience asymmetry, with one side appearing larger. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This unevenness can become especially noticeable in fitted clothing.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Emotional and confidence concerns<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The emotional impact is often underestimated. Many men dealing with this condition find themselves experiencing:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A noticeable dip in confidence<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Self-consciousness that follows them into social situations<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A habit of avoiding tight or fitted clothing<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discomfort that shows up in everyday public settings<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4c626404 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4c626404\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a great many patients, male chest contouring is about far more than appearance it is about the psychological relief that comes with feeling comfortable in their own skin again.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-5affe44e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default elementor-invisible\" data-id=\"5affe44e\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-14a8e53\" data-id=\"14a8e53\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-483bb189 com-head-txt elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"483bb189\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Benefits of Gynecomastia Surgery\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-49e5ee8c elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"49e5ee8c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When non-surgical approaches are ineffective, <\/span><b>chest reshaping surgery<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offers predictable and lasting improvement.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Flatter chest contour : <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By removing the excess tissue, the chest takes on a noticeably flatter and firmer profile.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b>Improved confidence : <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Patients often feel more comfortable socially and professionally after surgery.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Better clothing fit : <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dress shirts, t-shirts, and fitted clothing often sit naturally against the chest.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Enhanced masculine appearance : <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advanced <\/span><b>male chest sculpting<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> creates a stronger, more defined chest contour while preserving natural proportions.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-56adc5d7 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default elementor-invisible\" data-id=\"56adc5d7\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-4488b432\" data-id=\"4488b432\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6cbac872 com-head-txt elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6cbac872\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Who is a good candidate for Gynecomastia Surgery?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f4bbc54 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3f4bbc54\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not every patient with chest fullness requires surgery.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best candidates for <\/span><b>gynecomastia treatment<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are individuals who meet several important criteria.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ideal candidates typically:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have persistent chest enlargement<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are near their ideal body weight<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are physically healthy<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have stopped smoking<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have realistic expectations<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feel emotionally affected by chest appearance<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-860df2c elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"860df2c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr. Katarina Zivec carefully evaluates each patient to determine whether surgery is appropriate.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-42d4e615 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default elementor-invisible\" data-id=\"42d4e615\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-5b5a1dc2\" data-id=\"5b5a1dc2\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4cf8d60b com-head-txt elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4cf8d60b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How is Gynecomastia Surgery performed?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f8037a2 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3f8037a2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every case is unique, which is why surgical planning is highly individualized.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Modern <\/span><b>gland removal surgery<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> focuses on removing excess tissue while creating smooth, natural chest definition.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Liposuction techniques\u00a0 : <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When fat is a major contributor, <\/span><b>chest fat reduction<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is performed using liposuction. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This technique allows precise contouring through very small incisions.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Gland removal : <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dense glandular tissue requires direct surgical excision. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The incision is typically placed around the lower border of the areola for minimal visibility.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Combination approach : <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In most cases, combining liposuction with gland excision is what most patients benefit from the most and for good reason. It simply provides a more complete correction than a single approach can offer.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Chest contouring process<\/b><\/p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><b>Procedure stage<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><b>Purpose<\/b><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Evaluation<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Analyze chest anatomy<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surgical planning<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Customize treatment<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Liposuction<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remove excess fat<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tissue excision<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remove gland tissue<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sculpting<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Define chest contour<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Closure<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Support healing<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-1c35dc71 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default elementor-invisible\" data-id=\"1c35dc71\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-c87b262\" data-id=\"c87b262\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-163d439d com-head-txt elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"163d439d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Recovery after Gynecomastia Surgery\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cfa2930 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cfa2930\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A clear understanding of <\/span><b>gynecomastia recovery<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> helps patients prepare with confidence.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Recovery timeline : <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Initial healing occurs over the first two weeks, while final contour refinement develops over several months.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Compression garment : <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compression garments acts by reducing swelling and support the chest during healing.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Swelling and healing : <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is perfectly normal to experience some swelling, and it will slowly improve over several weeks. Some temporary firmness in the area is also to be expected while the tissues find their natural position.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><b>Returning to activities<\/b><\/p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><b>Recovery Phase<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><b>Typical Progress<\/b><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Week 1<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rest and light movement<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Week 2<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Resume desk work<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weeks 3\u20134<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Light exercise<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Week 6<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Return to full activity<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Patience during recovery is essential for optimal results.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-40fa807e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default elementor-invisible\" data-id=\"40fa807e\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-340af2c1\" data-id=\"340af2c1\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c6a0367 com-head-txt elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c6a0367\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Risks and scarring\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6876e365 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6876e365\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gynecomastia surgery is generally a safe procedure, but like any surgery, it is not without its risks. Some of the potential side effects include:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swelling in the treated area<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bruising that gradually fades<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Temporary numbness<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fluid retention following surgery<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mild contour irregularities during the healing process<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-42141af elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"42141af\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>Scar placement : <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Incisions are carefully positioned to minimize visibility. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over time, scars typically soften and fade significantly.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Temporary sensitivity : <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some patients notice temporary nipple sensitivity changes that resolve as healing progresses.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Importance of aftercare : <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Following post-operative instructions carefully improves healing and minimizes complications.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-2b70f8c1 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default elementor-invisible\" data-id=\"2b70f8c1\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-1ea6e751\" data-id=\"1ea6e751\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-79c9a9a6 com-head-txt elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"79c9a9a6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Results and long-term expectations\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d44035c elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5d44035c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The results of surgery become increasingly visible as swelling subsides.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Improved chest contour : <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Patients often notice immediate flattening, with final contour refinement developing gradually.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Long-term results : <\/b><b>Gynecomastia<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> improvements are typically long-lasting.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Confidence enhancement : <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many men report significant improvement in self-esteem.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Maintaining results : <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The benefits of <\/span><b>male chest sculpting<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can be maintained through:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stable body weight<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Healthy habits<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hormonal balance<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoiding steroids<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-528a98ad elementor-section-content-middle elementor-reverse-mobile elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"528a98ad\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-66 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-690d49d5\" data-id=\"690d49d5\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-27f4bc5a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"27f4bc5a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why choose Dr. Katarina Zivec for Gynecomastia in Abu Dhabi ?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-512acc58 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"512acc58\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choosing the right surgeon is one of the most important decisions when seeking <\/span><b>gynecomastia in Abu Dhabi<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr. Katarina combines surgical precision with a patient-focused approach.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Personalized treatment plans : <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No two cases are the same. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every treatment plan is carefully tailored to individual anatomy and goals.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Advanced contouring techniques : <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Modern methods support refined, balanced chest definition.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Natural-looking results : <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The goal is always subtle, masculine enhancement rather than an artificial appearance.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Patient-focused care : <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From consultation through recovery, Dr. Katarina ensures compassionate, transparent guidance. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For men considering <\/span><b>gynecomastia surgery Abu Dhabi<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, this personalized approach provides reassurance and confidence.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2b026cb\" data-id=\"2b026cb\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-73bf2823 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"73bf2823\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"524\" height=\"679\" src=\"https:\/\/clients.hma-digital.com\/drkatarina\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Group-208.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-123\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clients.hma-digital.com\/drkatarina\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Group-208.webp 524w, https:\/\/clients.hma-digital.com\/drkatarina\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Group-208-232x300.webp 232w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 524px) 100vw, 524px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-548d9791 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"548d9791\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-59ec3647\" data-id=\"59ec3647\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-37ef94c8 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"37ef94c8\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-570faa7f elementor-invisible\" data-id=\"570faa7f\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;,&quot;animation_mobile&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c839bf3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3c839bf3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Restore confidence with expert Gynecomastia treatment\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6a6b70c9 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget-mobile__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6a6b70c9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Living with gynecomastia can affect confidence, comfort, and daily quality of life.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For patients seeking <\/span><b>gynecomastia in Abu Dhabi<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, expert surgical care offers an effective path toward a flatter, stronger, and more masculine chest contour.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr. Katarina Zivec combines personalized assessment and advanced techniques to help patients achieve the natural, lasting results they are looking for through expert gynecomastia surgery in Abu Dhabi.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Book your consultation today.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ca7a404 elementor-align-left elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"ca7a404\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a 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elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-1fef005\" data-id=\"1fef005\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-41248341 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"41248341\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FAQs<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ec3f519 elementor-widget elementor-widget-toggle\" data-id=\"4ec3f519\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"toggle.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1321\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1321\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M31.3 192h257.3c17.8 0 26.7 21.5 14.1 34.1L174.1 354.8c-7.8 7.8-20.5 7.8-28.3 0L17.2 226.1C4.6 213.5 13.5 192 31.3 192z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M288.662 352H31.338c-17.818 0-26.741-21.543-14.142-34.142l128.662-128.662c7.81-7.81 20.474-7.81 28.284 0l128.662 128.662c12.6 12.599 3.676 34.142-14.142 34.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\"> What causes gynecomastia in men?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1321\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1321\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Gynecomastia is most commonly caused by a hormonal imbalance between estrogen and testosterone. This condition can also arise due to certain medications, weight gain, genetics, medical conditions, or natural hormonal changes during puberty and ageing.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1322\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1322\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M31.3 192h257.3c17.8 0 26.7 21.5 14.1 34.1L174.1 354.8c-7.8 7.8-20.5 7.8-28.3 0L17.2 226.1C4.6 213.5 13.5 192 31.3 192z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M288.662 352H31.338c-17.818 0-26.741-21.543-14.142-34.142l128.662-128.662c7.81-7.81 20.474-7.81 28.284 0l128.662 128.662c12.6 12.599 3.676 34.142-14.142 34.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Can gynecomastia go away without surgery?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1322\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1322\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0In some cases, especially during puberty, gynecomastia may resolve naturally as hormone levels stabilise. However, if enlarged glandular tissue persists in adulthood, surgery is often the most effective and long-lasting solution.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1323\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1323\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M31.3 192h257.3c17.8 0 26.7 21.5 14.1 34.1L174.1 354.8c-7.8 7.8-20.5 7.8-28.3 0L17.2 226.1C4.6 213.5 13.5 192 31.3 192z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M288.662 352H31.338c-17.818 0-26.741-21.543-14.142-34.142l128.662-128.662c7.81-7.81 20.474-7.81 28.284 0l128.662 128.662c12.6 12.599 3.676 34.142-14.142 34.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">What is the difference between chest fat and gynecomastia?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1323\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1323\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soft, evenly spread, and responsive to weight loss and exercise, that is chest fat. Gynecomastia is quite different. It involves firm glandular tissue sitting beneath the nipple area, and unlike chest fat, it does not respond to workouts alone. <\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1324\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1324\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M31.3 192h257.3c17.8 0 26.7 21.5 14.1 34.1L174.1 354.8c-7.8 7.8-20.5 7.8-28.3 0L17.2 226.1C4.6 213.5 13.5 192 31.3 192z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M288.662 352H31.338c-17.818 0-26.741-21.543-14.142-34.142l128.662-128.662c7.81-7.81 20.474-7.81 28.284 0l128.662 128.662c12.6 12.599 3.676 34.142-14.142 34.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">How long does gynecomastia surgery recovery take?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1324\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1324\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most patients can continue with routine activites within one to two weeks after surgery. Complete healing and final contour refinement may take several weeks as swelling gradually subsides.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1325\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1325\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M31.3 192h257.3c17.8 0 26.7 21.5 14.1 34.1L174.1 354.8c-7.8 7.8-20.5 7.8-28.3 0L17.2 226.1C4.6 213.5 13.5 192 31.3 192z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M288.662 352H31.338c-17.818 0-26.741-21.543-14.142-34.142l128.662-128.662c7.81-7.81 20.474-7.81 28.284 0l128.662 128.662c12.6 12.599 3.676 34.142-14.142 34.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Will gynecomastia surgery leave visible scars?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1325\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1325\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scarring is kept to a minimum with modern gynecomastia surgery advanced techniques and small, carefully placed incisions make sure of that. And with the right aftercare, most scars fade noticeably over time, often becoming barely visible.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1326\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1326\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M31.3 192h257.3c17.8 0 26.7 21.5 14.1 34.1L174.1 354.8c-7.8 7.8-20.5 7.8-28.3 0L17.2 226.1C4.6 213.5 13.5 192 31.3 192z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M288.662 352H31.338c-17.818 0-26.741-21.543-14.142-34.142l128.662-128.662c7.81-7.81 20.474-7.81 28.284 0l128.662 128.662c12.6 12.599 3.676 34.142-14.142 34.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Can gynecomastia return after surgery?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1326\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1326\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The chances of recurrence are low when glandular tissue is fully removed and underlying triggers are addressed. Keeping weight stable and managing hormonal or lifestyle factors are both key to making sure the results last. <\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1327\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"7\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1327\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M31.3 192h257.3c17.8 0 26.7 21.5 14.1 34.1L174.1 354.8c-7.8 7.8-20.5 7.8-28.3 0L17.2 226.1C4.6 213.5 13.5 192 31.3 192z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M288.662 352H31.338c-17.818 0-26.741-21.543-14.142-34.142l128.662-128.662c7.81-7.81 20.474-7.81 28.284 0l128.662 128.662c12.6 12.599 3.676 34.142-14.142 34.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Is gynecomastia surgery permanent?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1327\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"7\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1327\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes and because the excess glandular tissue is permanently removed, the results are built to last. Just keep in mind that significant weight gain, shifts in hormone levels, or certain medications can still influence how the chest looks later on in life. <\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-1328\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"8\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-1328\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M31.3 192h257.3c17.8 0 26.7 21.5 14.1 34.1L174.1 354.8c-7.8 7.8-20.5 7.8-28.3 0L17.2 226.1C4.6 213.5 13.5 192 31.3 192z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M288.662 352H31.338c-17.818 0-26.741-21.543-14.142-34.142l128.662-128.662c7.81-7.81 20.474-7.81 28.284 0l128.662 128.662c12.6 12.599 3.676 34.142-14.142 34.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Who is a good candidate for male breast reduction surgery?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-1328\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"8\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-1328\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Healthy men with persistent enlarged chest tissue that does not improve with diet or exercise are often ideal candidates. The best candidates have realistic expectations and are seeking a more masculine, confident chest contour.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gynecomastia (Male Breast Reduction) Home Gynecomastia (Male Breast Reduction) Advanced chest contouring solutions with Dr. Katarina Zivec For many men, chest appearance is closely tied to self-confidence. A firm, well-defined chest often represents strength, fitness, and masculinity. Excess tissue in the chest area is not just a physical concern. 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