Gynecomastia or Male Breast Reduction Surgery
Gynecomastia is the condition of enlargement of the glandular tissue of the male breasts. At puberty, men face this issue due to an imbalance of estrogen and testosterone called hormonal imbalance. It can also be a result of heredity, obesity, or the use of certain medicines or drugs. This condition can affect one or both the breasts, sometimes unevenly. This condition can occur in boys after they hit puberty and in order men as a result of normal hormonal changes. Male breast reduction surgery is the most effective way to operate the overdeveloped breasts.
Gynecomastia Surgery in Vadodara
Gynecomastia surgery is done to reduce the breast size of men. The process includes flattening and enhancing the chest contours and works on the overall beautification of men’s chest.
There are several cases of gynecomastia where we have seen patient’s breasts turned saggy due to excess breast tissue. The skin around the nipple (areola) stretches and stretch marks can also develop. With gynecomastia surgery, we improve the position and size of the areola and reduce the excess gland and fat. This plastic surgery to improve the overall breast shape and size of men (gynecomastia) is similar to reduction mammoplasty in females, the only difference is breast gland and fat are completely removed in gynecomastia while they are preserved to a certain extent to retain and improve the shape of female breasts.
What are the signs and symptoms of gynecomastia?
Approximately 30% to 60% of males either teenagers, seniors, or adult males at some point in their life have faced the problem of gynecomastia. We understand your fear and concerns and here at Kosmetica, we deal effectively with each of the gynecomastia symptoms in Vadodara.
The primary and the most visible symptom of gynecomastia is male breast enlargement. In this condition, the glandular tissue of the breast enlarges. The enlargement is visible but can be unilateral or it can be more on one side than the other even if both sides are involved. In most cases, this condition is painless. Some other symptoms include:
Lumpy and fat tissue development under the nipple.
Sore or tender lumps.
-Uneven swelling of breasts.
-What diseases and conditions cause gynecomastia?
-Gynecomastia is caused due to over-developed male breasts, but this can also happen due to several medical conditions.
Some of the common diseases and conditions causing gynecomastia are:
-Disorders of male sex organs.
-Relatively higher estrogen levels.
-Hormone imbalance during or after puberty.
-Obesity as seen in most young adults.
-Thyroid problem.
-Intake of drugs like heroin, marijuana, and anabolic steroids.
-Side effects from medicines of heart disease, depression, or cancer.
-Kidney failure and liver diseases.
-In some cases, this is also genetic or acquired due to trauma.
-Testicular cancers as it secretes hormones causing gynecomastia.
-Benefits of gynecomastia surgery
With gynecomastia surgery, the surgeons at Kosmetica Hospital remove the excess tissue in the male chest. This surgery offers several benefits to the patients, some of the
commonly seen advantages in our patients are:
Masculine Figure – After gynecomastia surgery, we have seen patients gain confidence. Excessive male breasts are often referred to as ‘man boobs’ and this comparison can be devastating, making men feel their masculinity gets compromised. With gynecomastia surgery at Kosmetica, remove your excess tissue in the chest to achieve a flatter and smoother chest and enjoy a more masculine shape!
Improvement in self-confidence – Being happy with one’s appearance is one of the most important things. Many men suffer from excess breast tissue and start to lose self-confidence and self-esteem, feeling embarrassed or ashamed of their looks. Such feelings can seriously impact a person’s life; they may shy away from social interactions, affecting relationships with partners. Men may become self-conscious about going to the gym or participating in outdoor activities and may prefer loosely fitted t-shirts. Removing excess breast tissue by gynecomastia surgery can help men restore their self-confidence, enhance their appearance, and help them face any situation with higher self-esteem.
More physical activity – We have seen women avoid any type of physical exercise owing to excess breast tissue, as running and jumping can be painful. Well, women have sports bras to their rescue when they have excess breast tissue, but men are still suffering. With gynecomastia surgery at Kosmetica, eliminate your problem of male boobs and enjoy every physical activity without facing any pain in the chest.
No more back pain –Men suffering from gynecomastia often complain about the issue of back pain. The excess weight in their chest, coupled with inferiority complex, disrupts their posture, causing the upper spine to become rounded and giving a slightly humpy back. This position can develop back pain and other associated problems. With gynecomastia surgery, men find it easy to maintain their straight posture and get rid of the back pain.
Gynecomastia Procedure
The procedure of gynecomastia surgery starts with general anesthesia. The surgeon uses the liposuction technique to suck out the unwanted fatty tissues. For this, they start by making an incision in the inframammary crease. After the fatty tissues are removed by liposuction, they remove the breast gland via the same incision or periareolar (incision around the areola) incision. If the gynecomastia is enlarged enough with too much skin and puffy areola, then a patient might require areola reduction and reposition additionally, either in the same stage or later.
Post-surgery you’ll be discharged from the hospital on the same day and we advise you to take two days of complete rest and not go to your regular schedule. Male breast reduction surgery at Kosmetica Hospital is undertaken by our trained doctors and surgeons. They’ll advise you to turn down your physical activities for three weeks following the surgery and wear an elastic pressure garment day and night for at least four weeks after the procedure.
Gynecomastia Risks / Complications
Male breast reduction surgery at Kosmetica Hospital is done with full care and is conducted by the best doctors and surgeons in the town. In most cases, we haven’t seen any side effects or complications after the surgery, but there are chances that patients may face a few risks such as swelling or pain in the operated area, infection, or bleeding. Depending upon the patient, the wound may sometimes take longer to heal and there can be a temporary numb sensation in the breast or nipple area. A few patients can also develop allergic reactions from the dressings.
Gynecomastia Recovery care
The post-surgery dressing will be applied in the area where the incisions are made. The surgeon will close the cuts with stitches, cover them with a dressing, and suggest you wear a support garment (pressure garment) on your chest. This will help you minimize swelling and pain and the newly gained chest contour will heal well. Our nurses and working staff at Kosmetica will monitor your progress carefully. You will have to follow the instructions given by the medical staff and take proper medications as prescribed.
The result of gynecomastia surgery will be evident immediately after the surgery, especially in larger gynecomastia cases. The definitive results will start to appear in two or three weeks. With time, permanent incision lines will start to fade and you’ll feel as joyful and healthy as ever. Male breast reduction surgery provides the best results if precautions and proper follow-up care are taken.
Gynecomastia cost in Vadodara
The overall expense of gynecomastia surgery can differ from case to case depending upon the overall situation and surgical challenges. Elements that impact the cost are gynecomastia surgical procedure, the amount of fat you are looking to be removed, the patient’s medical