Gynecomastia is a condition that affects men of different ages and is characterised by enlarged breasts or overdeveloped tissue in the chest area. This can be caused by changes in hormone levels, being overweight or having an unhealthy lifestyle, the effects of certain drugs on the body, or it can be heredity. Gynecomastia could lead to the development of low self-esteem and cause individuals to avoid certain activities because they are self-conscious about their appearance. The effects of gynecomastia can subside over time in some cases, but others may only see the problem getting worse as they age. When diet and exercise does little to reduce the size of the chest area a male breast reduction surgery might be the best way to address this issue.
Common characteristics of gynecomastia are a build-up of fat that is localised in the chest area or excess glandular tissue that has developed in the breasts. There could also be an excess of skin tissue in the area, especially in patients that have experienced a lot of fluctuations in their weight. The condition can present itself in either one breast or both breasts, often making the chest appear uneven. Gynocomastia specifically refers to an increase in the breast gland tissue and is often caused by an imbalance of the hormones estrogen and testosterone. Pseudogynecomastia refers to an increase in localised fat deposits that also leads to enlarged breasts in men.
Male Breast Reduction
A male breast reduction is also known as gynecomastia surgery and is effective at reducing the size of the breasts. The goal of the surgery is to flatten the chest and improve the appearance of the contours in that area. During your consultation, your surgeon will evaluate your overall health to determine whether or not you are eligible for surgery. Patients that live a healthy lifestyle will have a greater chance of being suitable candidates for surgery as this reduces the chances of complications during and after surgery.
The surgeon will take detailed measurements of the chest area and make suggestions as to what approach might be best suited. It is important to discuss your expected results with your surgeon to ensure that you are on the same page before going into the operating room. Always consider the surgeon’s professional opinion and make sure you don’t build up unrealistic expectations in your mind before consulting with a doctor. The surgeon will describe the procedure to you in detail and you should feel free to ask as many questions as you like during this time to help put any fears to bed before the day of the surgery.
Your doctor will tell you what you need to do before the day of surgery, including what to eat and what not to eat, which medications you can and cannot take beforehand and also what you can expect from the recovery period. The results of the surgery should be evident immediately after the procedure, but it could take up to six months before you are able to see the final results, as by this time most of the swelling and scarring should have subsided.
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