|
There is new hope for men looking to shed their
“women-like” breasts. The medical term for man breasts is “gynecomasti.”
Approximately, 40 to 60 percent of men are afflicted with the
condition. Some men are affected in one or both breasts. Although
various medical problems and certain medications have been associated
with male breast overdevelopment, the specific cause is unknown.
For
the overly self-conscious male, breast-reduction surgery can
work as an excellent alternative. The surgical procedure entails
either the removal of fat, glandular tissue from the breasts,
or the excision of excess skin. The reconstructive surgery offers
good body contouring results a flatter or firmer chest.
For the
emotionally balanced and health male, corrective plastic surgery
for gynecomastia is the ultimate remedy. Ideal candidates for
the surgery have firm yet supple skin with good elasticity.
On the contrary, inactive obese and overweight men are not well
suited for the procedure. The same applies for the prospective
patient who overindulges in alcohol or controlled substances
as well as anabolic steroid users.
Just as
all surgical treatments represent a certain percentage of risk,
male breast-reduction surgery has a few minor potential hazards;
including the following: skin injury, excessive bleeding, infection,
excessive fluid loss/ accumulation or an adverse reaction to
anesthesia. Other complications of the procedure are noticeable
scars, slightly mismatched breasts/nipples or permanent pigment
changes in the breast area. Male breast reduction surgery for
gynecomasti may render a few temporary side events: numbness
or loss of breast sensation (for up to a year).
Plastic
surgery tip: Always check the credential of any plastic surgeon.
Also, check what procedures the physician specializes in. |
