Male Breast Reduction (Gynecomastia)
Gynecomastia
is a medical term derived from the Greek words for "woman-like
breasts". Though this condition is rarely talked about, it
is actually quite common, affecting an estimated 40-50 percent of
men. It may affect only one breast or both. Though certain drugs
and medical problems have been linked with male breast over-development,
there is no known cause in the vast majority of cases.
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Surgical
correction of enlarged breast can help men who feel self-conscious
about their appearance. The procedure removes fat and or glandular
tissue from the breasts through a small cannula. The result is a
chest that is flatter, firmer and better contoured.
Procedure
Correction
of enlarged male breasts is usually performed under local anesthetic
with sedation. The patient is awake, but very relaxed and insensitive
to pain. During the procedure, excessive fatty tissue is removed
through a tiny cannula, or a small hollow tube, that has been inserted
through a tiny incision. Most patient are left with a nearly imperceptible
scar.
Post-Operative Care
Following
the procedure, any discomfort can easily be controlled with medications
prescribed by the surgeon. Swelling and bruising are common and
will dissipate substantially within two weeks, although the final
result of the procedure may not become apparent for up to three
months.
When to Have the Procedure
The
procedure can be performed at any age on healthy, emotionally stable
men. The best candidates have firm, elastic skin that will reshape
to the body's new contours.
Certain
medications, along with anabolic steroids, may cause gynecomastia;
therefore, before surgery is considered, patients are directed to
stop the use of these drugs to see if the breast fullness diminishes
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