Enlarged male breasts is a devastating issue, especially to those who are self-conscious. Enlarged male breasts are simply due to the overdevelopment of the glandular tissue, fat, and the skin. Some men may need better treatment approaches like a surgery to get a flatter chest, while others simple modification of their eating habits can produce a favorable change.
Exercises can also help others to get rid of the enlarged breasts. The permanent method of eliminating the enlarged breasts is getting a gynecomastia surgery.
Surgical Treatment of Gynecomastia
A Gynecomastia surgery is a procedure where a dermatologist or a surgeon cuts and removes the overdeveloped glandular tissue and also remove the excess fat and skin if available. The surgery spends 3 or 4 hours depending on the patient’s situation. The procedure is also known as male chest reduction surgery, aimed at restoring a masculine appearance of a man’s chest.
Other procedures performed during a Gynecomastia surgery
Liposuction
Liposuction is a common procedure in plastic surgery and it is also used in gynecomastia surgery with an aim of removing all the glandular tissue, excessive fat and skin. It is performed alongside gynecomastia removal. This is determined during a consultation whether one would need liposuction during the surgery.
Who are the Candidates for Gynecomastia?
THE PROCEDURE
Tissue Excision
This procedure is most commonly used in case of
• Overdeveloped or greater amount of the glandular tissue
• Presence of sagging skin
• Excessive skin
An incision will be made at the edge of the areola or within the crease of the chest and the breast. The incision is made in a way that the scar will be disguised and to facilitate a quicker recovery period.
The Liposuction technique
This technique is mostly used in case;
There is less fat to remove
Less glandular tissue
The surgeon will make an incision from the armpit towards the areola to remove the glandular tissue/ the fat or both.
The skin will be sutured in a way that reduces the visibility of the scar.
What happens after the procedure?
There will be a visible change in the appearance of the chest and this has to continue.
One must expect some swelling and soreness, but disappears after some days
A compression garment must be used for at least three weeks after a gynecomastia surgery in India.
Are the Results Permanent?
The results are meant to be permanent, but other circumstances may lead to the further development of the man boobs. One must do the following;
• Living a healthy life