What You Need To Know About Gynecomastia?

Gynecomastia or Male Beast Reduction Surgery:-

Male breast reductions are a procedure that help men get rid of the look of enlarged breasts. The main reason men get breast reductions is due to swelling of the tissue surrounding the breast area. This procedure is also known as a Gynecomastia. Gynecomastia is estimated to affect about 40-60% of all men, resulting in the appearance of abnormally enlarged breasts. Swelling is caused by the male having abnormally high levels of estrogen in the body. Swelling can also cause discomfort, tenderness, and even pain for the person whose breasts are swollen. This condition can happen at any age from cases seen in young boys to cases seen in full-grown men.

Gynecomastia leaves the male with more than just tender, swollen breast tissue. Many males are absolutely humiliated and self-conscious about their swollen, enlarged breasts. Many men even refuse to even go shirtless in public at the risk of being seen with their breasts swollen and enlarged. Swollen breasts oftentimes have a psychological impact on the male’s well-being. Breast reduction can be a solution to solve this humiliating problem.

The male breast reduction is aimed at reducing breast size in men by removing excess skin and tissues around the breast area. The procedure firms and tightens the chest area, and brings physical satisfaction to the patient when their breasts no longer appear puffy, swollen, and enlarged. Male breast reduction surgeries are long-lasting in their effects if not completely permanent.

Impact of Gynecomastia on a person:-

Men suffering from gynecomastia have to face more than the physical pain. The condition is more embarrassing than anything else. Most men feel absolutely embarrassed and self conscious about their swollen breasts. Some of them are even embarrassed to take of their shirts in public places such as a beach or a swimming pool because of the risk of being seen by the public.

How is the exact procedure?

Surgeon will make incisions along the edge of the areola depending upon the type of liposuction being done. Surgeon will then remove the extra fat through these incisions and at the same time will sculpt a new chest contour that looks natural for the body. For most of the patients, recovery is very easy and quick due to the minimal invasion techniques used in this surgery.

To speed up the tissue healing process and minimize the pain, patients need to wear compression garment after the surgery process. For about 3-4 weeks, the patient will need to be off vigorous exercise regime and take good rest for healing process. Following this procedure, returning back to work is a matter of choice depending upon the recovery speed, nature of work, and other such aspects that help to decide on the right time. The recovery process needs time and proper dedication towards it, and so the surgeon provides counseling and specific instructions based on the invasiveness of his surgery.

How to prepare and follow up after surgery?

Gynecomastia surgery procedure is not very long but you still need to take care to get complete benefits out of it. Here are some of the things that will help you for and after the surgery:

Keep healthy by practicing good hygiene

Being in shape will help to make recovery phase quicker

Before the exercise you need to make sure that you are exercising regularly and also lifting moderate weights

It is a basic procedure but having cold and fever prior to the procedure will only delay the recovery

Smoking can prolong recovery because of inhibiting breathing and can also restrict blood flow to the area of surgery causing more delay.

After the surgery, sun damages can result in irregular scars and pigmentation. So it is best to avoid any kind of exposure to the sun following the surgery until the surgery scar is healing.

Do not eat or drink after midnight before the surgery because this can interfere with the sedation.

What is the cost of Gynecomastia Surgery?

The average cost of gynecomastia surgery is $3,641, according to 2017 statistics from the Plastic Surgeons.

Gynecomastia surgery costs can vary widely. The average cost referenced above does not include anesthesia, operating room facilities or other related expenses.

A surgeon's cost may be based on his or her experience, the type of procedure used and the geographic location of the office.

Many plastic surgeons offer patient financing plans for male breast reduction, so be sure to ask.

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