Gynecomastia is a medical term that comes from the Greek words for "women-like breasts." Gynecomastia or male breast reduction is actually quite common and may affect only one breast or both.
There is no known cause in the vast majority of cases, and surgery is the only known physical remedy. In cases of obesity, weight loss can alter the gynecomastia condition, but for many it will not eliminate it.
Gynecomastia can be emotionally devastating. A man or boy with gynecomastia struggles with anxiety over such simple acts as taking off his shirt at the beach. For men who feel self-conscious about their appearance, breast-reduction surgery can help.
Male breast reduction removes fat and or glandular tissue from the breasts and in extreme cases removes excess skin, resulting in a chest that is flatter, firmer, and better contoured.
Male Chest Surgery
Gynecomastia can be performed under general anesthesia or under local anesthesia with intravenous sedation and takes between 1 and 2 hours. Male breast reduction is a plastic surgery procedure where the reduction of breast volume can many times be accomplished with ultrasound assisted liposuction.
In some cases, a small incision may need to be made in order to remove tissue directly. In rare cases, skin may be removed from around the areola.
Initial recovery time for Gynecomastia is from 7 to 10 days. The complete recovery time is from 4 to 6 weeks. This means no heavy exercise such as lifting weights, vigorous workouts at the gym, or any other strenuous activity. It may take at least 6 months to a year for the final results.
After gynecomastia surgery, your chest will be flatter, firmer, and better contoured. The results of the procedure are significant and permanent, if a stable weight is maintained. If your expectations are realistic, chances are good that you'll be very satisfied with your new look. Determine if male breast reduction is for you.
You will feel tired and sore for 1-3 days following your surgery. Your surgery may be done on an outpatient basis, there may be exceptions requiring an over night stay in the hospital.
Your surgeon will decide based upon the extent of surgery you require. You will be restricted in physical exercise for the first four weeks. You will be wearing a compression garment for two weeks, 24 hours a day and the next two weeks during the night or day.
You will wake up wearing a compression garment for 2 weeks day/night then the next 2 weeks during the night. You may wear day/night if you are able. You will be seen for follow up in 3-4 days.
You may return to work in 7-10 days with limitations on your physical activity. No lifting over 10 pounds for 4 weeks. No aerobic workouts to increase your heart rate above 100 beats per minute for 4 weeks. Walking may begin the day of surgery.
You will follow-up with the physician during the first week and then every two to three weeks for the first six weeks. After this time you will be seen approximately every 4 months for the first year.
Your visit with your surgeon will determine if you are a good candidate. If you are in good physical and mental health, have no breast disease with reasonable expectations then you would be an appropriate candidate.
Author Resource:-
Dave Stringham, the President of LookingYourBest.com writes about plastic surgery procedures like Gynecomastia, laser hair removal, liposuction, facial rejuvenation, nose job, tummy tuck, and ear pinning.
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