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

Know the Common Symptoms of Gynecomastia

Before and After photos of Gynecomastia Surgery

Some guys think that having male breasts is such a horrific situation that often leads them to feel really depressed. What most men don’t know is that Gynecomastia, popularly known as ‘man boobs’ is a condition that is common among many men of all ages and race. In fact, having male breasts is prevalent among teenage boys as a result of the hormonal changes happening on their bodies during puberty and simply goes away once they reach adulthood. Yet there are instances when the man boobs stay even if a guy is already done with his puberty stage.  

Men will know if they are affected by Gynecomastia if they have the following symptoms:

• Breasts Bigger than the Normal Size

This is the number one, most common symptom of a ‘man boobs’ condition.  Having breasts that appears to be that of a teenage girl or for some men, just like that of an ordinary female breasts is a result of the buildup of excess fatty tissues in the chest brought about by certain factors like hormonal imbalance or genetic factors. 

• Bloated, Protruding Nipples

Just like the first symptom, the growth of bloated, protruding nipples is as well due to the buildup of excess fatty tissues in a man’s chest. This can be quite embarrassing especially when a guy is wearing a tight shirt since the bloated nipples can look really prominent and might be mistaken for being aroused most of the time. 

The good thing about Gynecomastia is that it’s a condition that can be easily lessened or completely eliminated through various treatment methods. Depending on the condition and kind of the ‘man boobs’ a guy have, there’s an ideal treatment for it in the form of either an exercise or cosmetic procedure that will correct the problem of having male breasts. 

Men suffering from ‘man boobs’ need not worry much since this condition will not bring dangers to their health. However, having male breasts or nipples that are bigger than the normal size can be quite embarrassing that it’s best to seek for solutions on how to eradicate the issue. As I mentioned it already, Gynecomastia is not hard to treat; so don’t hesitate to visit your GP or cosmetic surgeon and ask for their advice on how to successfully eliminate 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.