Male Breast Reduction

In medicinal world, the unwanted male breast enlargement is technically known as Gynaecomastia that is today a common phenomenon in men. These days it occurs in 40-60% of men. Causes are not always known but the incidence increases with certain drugs (digitalis, anabolic steroids, Tagamet, and spironolactone), use of marijuana or alcohol, and obesity. Sometimes it can be the result of hormonal changes, heredity conditions and some disease. In consequence of the condition sufferer feels severe embarrassment, social inhibition and terrible teasing. They often try to hide it with heavy shirts, avoid naked chest activities, and withdraw from public exposure.

Some males have fat on their chests that gives it look like they have breasts. Condition is not of true Gynecomastia rather it is called pseudogynecomastia (false Gynecomastia). Basic characteristics of Gynaecomastia are- excess localized fat, excess glandular tissue development, and a combination of both excess fat and glandular tissue. Male breast reduction is a procedure used to remove fat and glandular tissue from the breasts and in extreme cases, skin is removed as well, and in result you get a flatter, firmer and more masculine-looking male chest.

The procedure used by surgeon depends on the extent of breast enlargement. A small oval incision is made on the lower half of the nipple area (areola). For those men who have tissue that is more glandular in nature, all breast tissues directly under the nipple are removed. If the tissue is fattier in nature, liposuction can provide excellent results. Through liposuction, a small suction rod (cannula) is placed in into the incision to eliminate fat and other tissues. In some cases, ultrasonic assisted liposuction is an excellent approach.

General anesthetic is used during the surgery, similar as breast reduction in females so that patient will sleep throughout the procedure. Male Breast Reduction surgeries take approx 1-2 hours. The patient is usually required to stay for overnight after the surgery. Before the surgical correction for Gynecomastia, some regular screening tests including blood and urine test, x-ray of chest are preformed. Depending on the degree of surgery, pain (burning sensation) can vary from least to moderate, and will last from several days to two weeks. Slight physical activities can be performed within a few days. Usually people are able to come back for sedentary work within four to seven days, and carry more arduous activities in two to three weeks. Swelling and bruising for some extent may last in 3 to 6 months. The progress through this procedure is permanent, but weight gain or use of certain drugs could result in reappearance. You are prescribed to eat a nutritious diet and stop smoking at least 2 weeks prior to male breast reduction surgeries and also stop eating or drinking anything at least 12 hours prior to the surgery.