Gynecomastia or man boob surgery is opted by men who have
excess skin or fat accumulated around their chest, which sometimes give
impression of feminine boobs thus causing much embarrassment and negative self
perception among the patients suffering from it.
Man boobs can occur during puberty due to abnormal growth of
estrogen also referred as female hormone among men. Usually through proper
physical exercise and proper diet these abnormalities are corrected while they
achieve full growth but sometimes the excess fat sticks and remain even during
adult phase of life. This condition can also occur during later stages of life
due to various medical conditions and lifestyle choices. Common factors for
occurrence of man boobs in male population can be following:-
Medical Conditions:- Medical conditions and diseases like
depression, anxiety, stress, imbalance in hormonal growth, kidney disease,
liver cirrhosis, blood pressure, heart problems, hypothyroid and certain
medications given for treatment of various diseases can have side effects which
may lead to hormonal imbalance and growth of man boobs.
Lifestyle: - Lifestyle choices like smoking, alcohol
consumption, certain drugs and steroid abuse can also cause gynecomastia. Apart
from that obesity, sedentary lifestyle and junk food is also cause of this
problem to some extent.
However, the good news is that you don’t have to live with
this problem for a lifetime as there are many treatments available for
gynecomastia.
The most commonly used nowadays are liposuction techniques
which are safest and cause minimal nerve and tissue damage. Due to advancement
in technology modern liposuction cause minimal bleeding and leaves virtually no
scars post surgery. You can go home the same day post surgery and resume work
within a couple of days. A minor incision is done in the lower chest or nipple
area and fat and glandular tissue is sucked out in gentle way in moderate
quantity so that you can attain a smooth, masculine and firm chest with no
visible loose fat. Advanced procedures like 3d liposuction techniques can also
help you attain a well build, muscular chest with high muscular definition and
smooth curvature.
In initial procedure fat is removed in moderate quantity
along with some glandular tissue. Some of the fat and glandular tissue is left
behind to avoid disfigurement of skin and depression in chest. Local anesthesia
is given to cause numbness and to avoid pain and discomfort during the
procedure. Later post surgery patient is suggested to gently massage his chest
twice or thrice a day to avoid lumps and spread out skin evenly on the chest
region.
Gynecomastia surgery through liposuction is a safe procedure
but is highly recommended to opt for well experienced and qualified surgeon who
has been performing these surgeries on a regular basis. Check for kind of
hospital infrastructure, positive reviews, before and after photos and latest
equipment and machinery available with the hospital and a thorough discussion
with the doctor so that he can tell you what will be your gynecomastia treatment cost
depending on the procedure, your goals and current condition.