Male Chest/ Gynecomastia
Gynecomastia is an excess of breast tissue in men, also known as male boobs. The condition is aesthetically unacceptable to many men and maybe a painful condition too. The development of females like breasts sometimes causes emotional distress, especially in young patients.
However, the condition can affect men of all ages. At present, about one out of two men is suffering from gynecomastia. The young adult males (in early age groups - teens) the condition can be so severe that they even avoid going outside, playing sports and swimming because of the fear of getting teased. Therefore, outdoor activities become an embarrassing situation for them. And for many other adult males, the condition had existed long back since the time of puberty but they have hesitation to approach a doctor and generally meet the doctor in their late twenties and thirties.
The gynecomastia surgery is rapidly increasing in number, first because of increased incidences and secondly, because of recent advancement in minimally invasive surgery that has minimal complication rates.
Can weight loss revert male boobs?
Weight loss can rarely revert male boobs. To achieve long term results and to improve male chest contours, surgery should be considered.
What causes Gynecomastia?
- Most common is idiopathic form- no clear medical reasons could be found.
- Other common causes include massive weight gain, drug abuse, medical drugs, anabolic drugs(gym training substitutes), endocrinological disorders, rarely hormone-producing tumors of the testis.
Aftercare and recovery?
- The patient can take bath on day one.
- Needs to wear a pressure garment over which daily wear clothing can be worn. Pressure garment needs to be worn for one month approx.
- Heavy weight lifting more than 5 kg, aggressive gym training for about 4weeks should be avoided.
Hope Hospital Jaipur
FAQs
The standard these days is a minimally invasive technique of gynecomastia and we follow that. In the procedure, liposuction is done through very small cannulas (needles) to achieve male chest contour - in grade one gynecomastia usually this is sufficient. But in most of the cases, there is an excess of the gland which needs to be removed, and which is removed through the incision(well hidden) made in the areola. If required, drains are kept which is usually removed on the third day.
- Temporary in the initial post-op period there could be swelling, bruising, numbness.
- Seroma formation can occur that sometimes needs to be drained.
Case Preview
History : This 19year young boy who is suffering from gynecomastia grade 2 since the age when he was 14 years. Majorly having issue that he can’t wear T shirts and can’t go for swimming due to chest shape.
Type : High Definition Scarless Gynecomastia surgery is performed here with using our latest cutting-edge technique we are able to give results with quick recovery. These are results at 7 days.
Note:
- No scar can be seen!
- No distortion in chest shape!
History: This young boy who is suffering from gynecomastia grade 4. Majorly having the embracing issue due to chest shape that looks like female breast and can’t do to swimming as he can’t take his shirt off.
Type: Scarless Gynecomastia surgery is performed here Challenge here is the excess skin, the skin excess is taken care by special techniques used during surgery for skin retraction.
Note: No scar can be seen!
Good skin retraction even with grade 4.
Male Chest/Gynaecomastia : Quick Facts
Procedure Duration
2 to 3 Hrs
Anesthesia
General
Hospital Stay
0 to 1 Day
Bed Rest
0 Day
Full Recovery
3 to 5 Days
Scar Disappear
Scar Less Procedure
Bath
Next Day
Exercise
3 weeks
Before-After/ Real Results
*Opinions/ Results may vary from person to person.
*Opinions/ Results may vary from person to person.
HOPE HOSPITAL JAIPUR
8, Jai Jawan Colony-II, Near Durga Pura Flyover, Main Tonk Rd,
Jaipur, Rajasthan 302018
Clinic Timings
Mon to Sat : 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday : Closed
Contact : +91 9116630655
AK AESTHETICS
(Center of Excellence in Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery)
B 119, Jai Jawan Colony-I, SL MARG, OPPOSITE FORTIS HOSPITAL
Jaipur, Rajasthan 302018
Contact : +91 9116630655
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