Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Gynecomastia Surgery Aids in Relieving the Psychological Stress of Having Man Boobs


Gynecomastia is a disorder where the male breast shapes up like that of a female, also known as ‘man boobs’ and may be completely eliminated through gynecomastia surgery or male breast reduction surgery. This breast concern among guys is not the sort of breast enlargement issue fat guys normally have because of having excess chest fats. Rather, guys with Gynecomastia generally produce a kind of breast cells seen in females wherein the shape and distribution of the cells will become that of a bust formation similar to female’s breasts.

Having man boobs is a thing not to be ignored because it will not only result in physical problems but also psychological distress. Males affected by Gynecomastia typically feel not confident and depressed. For instance, they avoid donning tight shirts or taking off their tops in public due to the worry of disclosing their male breasts. Worst situation is that there are those people who taunts guys with man boobs for they look at condition as something strange or amusing. This heckling will actually cause loads of tension to men with gynecomastia.

Out of desperation, many guys even allocate tons of money following diet fads or applying creams that won’t even get rid of their man boobs. Not be able to find efficient remedies will cause disappointments and depression, not unless a guy will opt to have gynecomastia surgery which is the considered to be the long-lasting and successful cure in eliminating breasts that resembles that of women.

Actually, having man boobs is prevalent among adolescent guys as a result of hormonal imbalance transpiring in their bodies for the duration of their puberty stage; thus the appearance of irregular breast shape. Usually, gynecomastia in puberty will just go away if a guy reaches adulthood. When he problem continue even right after maturity, then it’s considered to be true gynecomastia which requires gynecomastia surgery to effectively eliminate those extra breast tissue and in eliminating man boobs for good.




Mr. Adrian Richards, Leading Plastic Surgeon at Aurora Clinics explains how men develop breasts, known in medical terms as Gynaecomastia. Male Breast Reduction can be performed by trained specialist plastic surgeons.

For more information call us on 01844 214362

Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Possible Health Problems Related to Gynecomastia Symptoms


Adolescent guys are usually faced with the issue of having man boobs, which is known to be part of the significant Gynecomastia symptoms many men are worried about. Truth is, the development of male breasts among teenage guys is nothing but normal because during this period in their life, their hormone levels are developing.  This gynecomastia in puberty usually goes away even without the need for treatment once a guy reached adulthood. Yet if man boobs persist up to maturity, then it might be a possible sign of a health problem which must not be ignored and needs the examination of a GP.

The number one concern for having Gynecomastia symptoms (male breasts) even after overcoming puberty is that it could be an indication of liver failure. Don’t panic though because not all man boobs represents liver disease, particularly that this kind of illness is much more common in women in contrasts to men.

Aside from live failure signs, Gynecomastia symptoms could also mean any of the following health issues:
  • Tumours of androgen-producing glands
  • Syndromes such as Klinefelter’s Syndrome
  • Kidney failure
  • Hypogonadism
  • Hyperthyroidism
In order to be sure that the occurrence of male breasts is not due to a serious illness, plastic surgeons will first ask their patients to see their GP before deciding if they indeed require cosmetic procedure. When it’s proven that the man boobs is not an indicator of any health problem, it will be ideal to undergo male breast reduction surgery to eliminate any trace of those embarrassing Gynecomastia symptoms in a man’s body.





Mr Adrian Richards, Leading Plastic Surgeon at Aurora Clinics explains how men develop breasts, known in medical terms as Gynecomastia.

For more information call us on 01844 214362

Thursday, November 17, 2011

Treating Pseudogynecomastia through Gynecomastia Surgery


Gynecomastia can be classified into many forms and one of them is called Pseudogynecomastia. In this case of man boobs, the reason for their growth is having unnecessary fats stored in the breast tissue; a condition that can be treated through Gynecomastia surgery only. This type of bust issue is not just affecting fat or obese males as it can also be present even to guys who are considered to be physically fit.


Every human being has a unique body fat distribution, wherein there is a specific area in the body that gather more fat transfer compared to the others. Those guys who are diagnosed with Pseudogynecomastia have a fat accumulation pattern wherein they store most of their fats on their chest around the pectoral muscles. The result is male breasts that are difficult to eradicate, not unless a Gynecomastia surgery is done to efficiently diminish those often embarrassing man boobs. 

Dieting and exercising will do nothing to reduce the appearance of Pseudogynecomastia since this kind of man boobs can sometimes be rooted to the hormonal changes taking place in a man’s body because of age or other external matters that enhances his capacity to collect fats while at the same time weakening his ability to swiftly and efficiently burn fats.  Gynecomastia surgery is the sole cure for this sort of man boobs, as well as those caused by biological matters where stubborn fat metabolizes sluggishly compared to normal fat. 

Majority of men will normally resort to dieting and working-out as a desperate attempt to lose Pseudogynecomastia. Yet what they don’t know is that they are just putting all their efforts to waste since this kind of man boobs will not go away unless Gynecomastia surgery is applied. This cosmetic procedure is the only correction method that will guarantee permanent and effective removal on this type of male breasts dilemma. 


Mr. Richards, Leading Plastic Surgeon at Aurora Clinics describes the treatment options available if you have Male Breasts medically known as gynaecomastia. These include advice on exercise and fitness as well as the possible surgery options available.

For more information or to schedule a FREE Consultation with our specialist plastic surgeons, call us on 01844 214362

Thursday, November 3, 2011

Correcting Gynecomastia with Puffy Nipples and Areola

Gynecomastia with Puffy Nipples and Areola
There are cases of Gynecomastia wherein having prominent man boobs is not the only issue but puffy nipples and areola too. If this happens, the condition of your male breasts will become more awkward that Gynecomastia surgery is a must for you. Having male boobs with nipples that stick out and enlarged areola can lead to frustrations for you cannot do normal things such as walking on the beach topless or taking your shirt in public. Still, there are cosmetic procedures that can efficiently cure these man boobs problems.

Typically, nipples that stick out are seen among men with man boobs. The reason why nipples bulge out is due to the tissue beneath your bust tissue. Surgery can be done to stop the puffiness on the nipples. There are many kinds of surgery methods doctors’ use but the popular one is known as the Webster's procedure that eliminates the unnecessary tissue beneath the bust tissue which is the main culprit of bulging nipples. Liposuction and Gynecomastia surgery are also called for as they efficiently help in the full removal of man boobs.

On the other hand, if the Gynecomastia is larger than usual, it is because there is an area on the bust tissue that is concealed under the areola which makes them sticks out. To get rid of the breast tissue beneath the areola, Gynecomastia surgery is needed to flatten the areola as well as fully eliminate man boobs.

Different type of cosmetic techniques can be applied to correct problems concerning nipples that stick out and bulging areola, yet undergoing a Gynecomastia surgery is one trusted method that will totally solve issues with having man boobs. 


Mr. Adrian Richards, Cosmetic Surgeon & Surgical Director of Aurora clinics talks about Male Breast Abnormalities, Gynecomastia, Aureola abnormalities, nipple abnormalities, Nipple Reduction, surgery techniques, and what each procedure involves.
For more information, call us on 01844 214362

Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Gynecomastia Surgery: Why consider it?

Photo by thebestyou.com
BAAPS recently released a statistic that there is an growing number of men from UK with man breasts who desire to treat their problem . All man has breast tissues, however there are men who develop bigger busts than normal. It could be due to weight increase or obesity or because of other factors where fat deposits above the pectoral muscle  therefore making a bigger  boobs for men, typically known as gynecomastia.

In 2008, there are 323 of males underwent breast reduction procedures done by surgeons, that's an increase of 44% from 2007. And there were only 22 surgeries done throughout 2005.  The media played a large role in the increase of awareness and wish of men to enhance their busts. together the old media and new media informed the public about it's causes may it be because of obesity or other factors. The information made it available for the public elucidating what are the options on hand and making it acceptable why have gynecomastia surgery amongst men.  

So why have gynecomastia surgery? Does this convey that the male population of UK are fat? 

According to statistics, 1/3 of the male population looking for breast reductions are overweight. However, the growing  numbers of surgeries are males suffering gynecomastia (too much male breasts) caused by other factors, like hormonal imbalance, medical conditions and genetic inheritance.  Gynecomastia is more or less normal throughout adolescence stage, where 80% of teenager males are affected.
However , there are cases where breast tissues from teenage years won't depress. And causes several men a lot of distress.  

Medical conditions similar to Klinefelter's Syndrome (having an extra "X" chromosome) also have enlarged breast as a result. Few are caused by medicines prescribed  just like of that for prostate cancer.  

So why have gynecomastia surgery?  

Gynecomastia surgery improves physical appearance and self-assurance to affected men. The psychological effect of having those breast reduced aleviate men's self-confidence, therefore making them a better individual feeling good about their selves.  

Aurora Clinics do Gynecomastia surgery in almost all of their clinics. Consultations are free. You can phone them at 01844-213462 or write at info@aurora-clinics.co.uk. For more information on  why have gynecomastia surgery, please browse their website at http://aurora-clinics.co.uk


Friday, September 30, 2011

Understanding Gynecomastia in Puberty

Photo of a Teenage Boy with Gynecomastia in Puberty
Man boobs is affecting a lot of men of all ages and race but it’s mostly present on teenage boys due to Gynecomastia in Puberty which is nothing but a normal medical condition every adolescent guy will go through.  Yet typical as it maybe, having male breast can cause a lot of distress and misery to teenagers. It makes them shy to go walking in the beach topless or attend a swimming class because they fear that others will see their man boobs and tease them for it. Still, most of these adolescent guys are secretive about their condition even to their family and friends for they are confused about the real nature of their Gynecomastia.

During their teenage years, 90% of men will go through many hormonal changes in their bodies including having male breasts that looks a little lump under the areola and is smaller than 4 centimeters in diameter. At the age of 14, Gynecomastia in Puberty will start to grow among teenage men yet will go away within 2 years for 75% of teens and 3 years for some 90% without even the requirement for treatment.

Although male breasts is only common on men during puberty, any kid having male breasts that is experiencing anxiety and stress should go visit a GP so their depression can be eased out. Moreover, it will let them know that Gynecomastia in Puberty is happening to all teens his age and not only to him, plus the condition does not need treatment to vanish.

Looking for treatment is only necessary if the breasts size keeps on growing or it’s not regressing, as well as if having man boobs is already causing anxiety and stress to the teenager. During these times, parents are advised to accompany their kids having Gynecomastia in Puberty to an expert plastic surgeon that will help cure their child’s man boobs. 


Mr Richards, Leading Plastic Surgeon at Aurora Clinics describes the treatment options available if you have Male Breasts medically known as gynaecomastia. These include advice on exercise and fitness as well as the possible surgery options available.

For more information or to schedule a FREE Consultation with our specialist plastic surgeons, call us on 01844 214362.

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Gynecomastia Exercises that Helps Eliminate Man Boobs

Suffering from Gynecomastia, popularly known as ‘man boobs’, is not a funny thing at all for it can affect a man’s well-being and social life. Having male breasts can indeed hurt a guy’s confidence since it can hinder them from doing certain things such as wearing tight shirts or walking along the beach topless. Feeling at ease with their loved ones during intimate moments will also become a problem. 

The growth of male breasts is often due to hormonal imbalance or being overweight. When there’s hormonal imbalance in a man’s body, unnecessary fatty cells are produced around the bust area, resulting to the occurrence of man boobs. This is why there are times that even those guys that are physically fit and not fat may also have protruding, feminine looking breasts. 

Fortunately, there are several Gynecomastia exercises that can aid in shrinking or eliminating those embarrassing man boobs. Majority of these exercise programs aims in getting rid of those extra fats on the chest and then producing more muscles that will eventually erase the appearance of male breasts. Take note though that there are also effective cardiovascular exercises that can assist in the removal of Gynecomastia as well as developing the entire body built of a guy. Examples of these cardiovascular workouts are: 

  • Weightlifting
  • Jogging
  • Sprinting
  • Stair Sprints
  • Dumbbell Chest Press
  • Cable Crossovers
  • Press Ups
    Doing those cardiovascular exercises alone will not give satisfactory outcomes in the removal of man boobs; instead, proper diet must be practiced too in order to effectively trim down the amount of fats in the breast tissue. Take note though that these exercises may not work well on cases of Gynecomastia wherein the tissue construction is mainly glandular. 

    However, it’s highly advised that guys who have man boobs must at least first try doing Gynecomastia exercises before undergoing any form of treatments since those workout techniques are usually effective when it comes to helping men reach their proper weight. Once a guy is on his correct weight, unnecessary fats on his chest will be avoided; thus no embarrassing man boobs to bother him. If the man boobs cannot be remedied by exercising, then Gynecomastia cosmetic surgery will be required. 


    Mr Richards, Leading Plastic Surgeon of Aurora Clinics talks about the treatment options for Male Breast Reduction also known as gynaecomastia. These include advice on exercise and a discussion of the types of surgery available.

    For more information call our office number 01844 214362.