What is Gynecomastia?
Gynecomastia
Gynecomastia is an enlargement of breasts in men. It can happen to one of the breasts or both of them. Such enlargements are noncancerous. The breasts become bigger and resemble that of women. Gynecomastia is caused by an imbalance between androgen and estrogen. Gynecomastia can also present itself as uneven breasts. This disease can enable severe psychological stress for the patients. In some cases, there’s an increase of fat in the chest and not in the glandular tissue. This is called Pseudogynecomastia. This is a common disease that can be seen to affect one in ten men.
Vaser liposuction
The imbalance of androgen and estrogen in the body causes the enlargement of breast tissue in men. This enlargement is called gynecomastia. It is very commonly seen in newborns, pubescent teenagers, and older men; these stages of life are more susceptible to hormone changes and fluctuations. Four grades of gynecomastia can be observed. In grade one there is only slight enlargement, and there is no excess skin over the chest. In grade two, there is no excess skin on the chest, but there is moderate enlargement. Grade three gynecomastia possesses moderate enlargement on the chest but with excess skin. In the last stage of gynecomastia, which is grade 4, there is a significant enlargement with excess skin over the chest. Even though gynecomastia can cause intense psychological distress and shame to the patient, it is not life-threatening. Gynecomastia is only a cosmetic concern. In the majority of the cases, gynecomastia doesn’t interfere in the day-to-day lives of its patients. However, in rare scenarios, there might be slight aching in the breasts. There is also a chance that it might go away on its own. However, if it persists, there are ways to get rid of it, such as surgeries.
- PROCEDURE NAME : Vaser liposuction
- SURGERY TYPE: Minimally Invasive LASER
- HOSPITALIZATION: No Hospitalization
- SURGERY DURATION: 30 minutes
- ANAESTHESIA:Spinal Block / General Anaesthesia
- FULL RECOVERY: 3 - 4 days
TREATMENTS
Diagnosis
The health care provider will diagnose gynecomastia by performing a physical examination on the patient. They will examine the chest region containing the enlarged breast tissue thoroughly. Doctors might enquire about the patient’s medical history and their family’s medical history. The medical professional might do a blood test to monitor the hormone levels. Since gynecomastia and breast cancer exhibit similar symptoms, there have been cases where the health care provider has done breast ultrasounds and mammograms.
Surgery
Gynecomastia doesn’t really require any treatment as it doesn’t interfere with the normal life of its patients. However, if the gynecomastia is a result of any medication, the person might need to stop taking it or switch the medicines. If gynecomastia happens as a side effect or symptom of another disease, it should go away on its own when the disease subsides. Men can seek breast reduction surgery to get rid of gynecomastia as well. Liposuction is the most popular procedure people prefer for breast reduction. Liposuction sucks out the fat by making minute incisions on the breast. Since it has the least scarring, the majority of the patients opt for this. Liposuction is also called keyhole surgery and they are done using cannulas. There is also gland excision, where the areola is cut and the gland is removed and the wound is stitched up. The newest and most innovative treatment for gynecomastia is Oreol’s Vaser liposuction. Vaser is the acronym for “vibration amplification of sound energy at resonance”. Vaser liposuction breaks the fat cells apart. When the fat cells are broken up they have loosened up from the deeper tissues so that they can be extracted more quickly. Vaser liposuction is a new technology that uses ultrasound. It breaks up the bond between fat cells by the use of powerful waves. The connection between the fatty tissues and the muscles underneath is completely disrupted by the Vaser, without hurting the remaining healthy tissue. Since Vaser causes minimal damage, it definitely has a good reputation. Vaser liposuction doesn’t cause scarring and it doesn’t require intense aftercare.
Causes
- Chronic constipation
- Painful bowel movements
- Nausia
Symptoms
- Discomfort while sitting
- Swelling & Itching
- Painful bowel movements
- Excessive Bleeding
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the major symptoms of gynecomastia?
The major symptom is the enlargement of breast tissue in males. Some of the other symptoms are breast tenderness, discharge from the nipples, sensitivity in the nipples, etc.
Does gynecomastia go away if I go to the gym?
Gynecomastia will not go away with just exercise. You might need surgery.
Do I need medical attention if I have man boobs?
Not necessarily. Man boobs or gynecomastia don’t cause hindrance in day-to-day activities. However, it might psychologically affect the person. You can seek medical attention if you want to get rid of it.
Does man boobs mean cancer?
Man boobs refer to a disease named gynecomastia. Gynecomastia is not normally cancerous. However, it is wise to consult a doctor to eliminate the possibility of cancer.
Is gynecomastia painful?
Gynecomastia is not usually painful and doesn’t affect your health. However, in some cases, there might be a slight pain.
