All you need to know about Gynecomastia

The word “ Gynaecomastia” pronounced as guy-nee- co-mastia is basically of greek origin means to have the development of excessive glandular or fat breasts in men. The development of women like chest in men can be seen badly by society. Especially body builders, swimmers, models or any young men between the ages 20-40 may be badly affected by this.

What is the man breast made of?

The breast, in general, is made of the glandular tissue and the fat tissues. The ratio of glandular to the fat tissue varies from person to person. The ratio of the severity of this condition varies from individual to individual ranging from mild to severe enlargement of male breasts accompanied by the sag of the skin. The reason for this kind of enlargement of breasts in men goes unexplained. Gynecomastia can barely be reduced with diet or any exercise as it tends to be ineffective. Hence surgery is the only effective solution for permanent results.

About the surgery- Gynecomastia

Gynecomastia can be treated by removing the excess glandular tissues and the fat tissue that make the male breasts appear flat. The surgery is a day care procedure. Therefore no need to get admitted or hospitalized.

Gynecomastia Surgery in-depth:

Gynecomastia is a two-step procedure performed under general anesthesia. It usually takes around 2 to 3 hours for the procedure to be done.

  1. Step 1: To remove fat: A few tiny incisions are made for liposuction under general anesthesia. The liposuction is done for lateral and anterior parts of the chest. All the fat in this region is removed.
  2. Step2: To reduce the glandular tissues: post the liposuction through the periareolar region, excess glandular tissues are removed. You can see the fat and gland removal to be very prominent post the surgery. Also, you can appreciate the contour is well achieved.

Am I suitable for the surgery?

If you feel you have flabby breasts, then yes, you can benefit from this surgery. But your suitability for gynecomastia surgery will be determined during a consultation with Dr.Girish. The quality of your skin and your overall health is a determining factor.

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