Male Breast Reduction in Krakow Poland
Breasts in males are called genycomastia, a Greek word meaning "breasts looking similar to women's". 40-60% of men have breasts; many conditions can cause this phenomenon like medication and medical problems (alcohol use, marihuana and steroids), but in most of the cases the reason is not known. It can damage self-confidence and self esteem, therefore breast reduction can help.
The ideal candidates for the operation are men with genicomastia for at least a year long who have developed chest muscles and elastic skin. The surgery is not recommended for overweight men who can't loose weight using diet and exercise.
In case of extra breast tissue the surgeon will remove it through an invisible cut around the nipple or below the breast fold. Sometimes extra fat also removed using this method; the canula used for suction of the fat is inserted through the cut already made. When there is extra skin needs to be removed, the procedure may leave bigger scars.
If the extra tissue is fat, liposuction is performed. The cuts, 5-7 millimeters long, are made at the margins of the breast, from below and from the side. Sometimes small cut is made around the nipple. You may feel a vibration sensation, but no pain, if the procedure is done using local anesthetics. In extreme cases when there is large amounts of fat and tissue extracted, the extra skin needs to be removed, then a drainage tube usually left to prevent fluid collection.
Finally, incisions are closed and pressure bandages are placed.
Every operation has its risks. The risks include infection, bleeding, fluid collection, breast asymmetry (that needs to be corrected in additional surgery), scars, nipple distortion and permanent color changes of the skin.
After the surgery you may feel uncomfortable, regardless of the technique used. It can be treated with painkillers. Swelling and hemorrhage may appear in the area, to reduce the swelling you'll be instructed to wear a tight bandage around the chest for several weeks day and night. The breast will reach their final size in 3 month or so. You'll be able to go back to work after a week or two. It is advised to restrain from sexual activity or physical efforts for at least 2 weeks, and any activity that may harm the chest for a month. It's important to avoid sunlight to your chest for 6 month to prevent color changes in the breast.
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Krakow Public transportation
During the day, there is an excellent (but remember, you can spend A LOT of time in trafic jams) system of public transport in Krakow, covered by trams and buses. The rush hours are mostly between 7AM-8AM and 3PM-5PM.
Buy tickets before you get on board. ticket inspectors are fairly common, and though the fines are not steep, they are not worth the hassle. Single, one-hour, daily, weekly and monthly tickets are available, and can be bought from newsagents and kiosks. For single tickets, as soon as you get on, punch the ticket in the machine. A ticket must be punched, or it is not valid. Daily tickets and one-hour tickets need to be punched the first time you get on, but do not do it again after that. Do not punch weekly and monthly tickets.
Ticket prices: single 2.50PLN, one-hour 3.10PLN, 24-hour 10.40 PLN, 48-hour 18.80PLN, 72-hour 25PLN, family ticket (sat-sun only, unlimited daytime travelling) 10.40, monthly pass 94PLN.
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Krakow By car
Don't bother driving in the city centre. There's often a lot of traffic, parking spaces are scarce and can be expensive, and Polish driving takes a lot of getting used to. There are also rules around local 'driving zones' that confuse even long time residents. The taxis are cheap, and it makes more sense to use them.
Taxis are always plentiful, and a journey in the middle of the night from one end of the city to the other should cost no more than 50PLN. During the day most fares will be around 10PLN. All taxis should have a 'Taxi' sign on the roof, and a sticker on the rear passenger window with prices. There is an initial charge of 5PLN, plus 2PLN per kilometre.
There are instances where drivers will overcharge tourists, especially those who don't speak Polish. Check on a map in advance how much it should be, and if it goes much above that, debate the price.
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