CONSULTANT
CONSULTANT
Jewel Aesthetic Center, Mumbai
Nanavati Hospital, Mumbai
Sir H. N. Reliance Hospital
Lilavati Hospital And Research Center
DR. DEVAYANI BARVE - VENKAT
Plastic, Aesthetic And Reconstructive Surgeon
ASAPS Fellowship Awardee, USA
Breast and Aesthetic Fellowship, Miami, USA
doctorbarve@gmail.com
Gynaecomastia or Male Boobs is abnormal enlargement of the male breast gland leading to a feminine appearance. It is a common problem which presents at puberty or may be seen with use of certain medications. It is important to rule out underlying hormonal problems and correct them to prevent recurrence.
Gynaecomastia can be emotionally distressing for men due to social ridicule, embarrassment and a negative body image. Often a cause of depression and lack of confidence, men tend to slouch to hide the feminine looking breasts leading to a poor posture and further loss of self esteem.
This condition is caused due to fat deposits or sometimes due to enlargement of the gland. Liposuction to contour and shape the chest along with removal of the breast gland through a small incision, can easily fix this problem, tremendously boosting the confidence of the patient.
SHOULD I HAVE GYNAECOMASTIA SURGERY?
PHYSICAL PROBLEMS
Large breasts can cause shoulder and neck pain. There is a tendency to slouch to make the breasts less conspicuous which can lead to a poor posture and back pain.
EMBARRASSMENT
Men with Gynaecomastia face significant psychological distress and social and peer ridicule due to the feminine appearance of their avoidance of group activities which involve taking their shirt off, such as for swimming or playing sports. Inability to wear well fitted clothes adds to the feeling of inadequacy.
DEPRESSION
Feminine breasts in a man is a cause of loss of confidence and poor body image, especially in young men. This often results in bullying and can lead to loneliness, depression and poor productivity.
PHYSICAL PROBLEMS
Large breasts can cause shoulder and neck pain. There is a tendency to slouch to make the breasts less conspicuous which can lead to a poor posture and back pain.
EMBARRASSMENT
Men with Gynaecomastia face significant psychological distress and social and peer ridicule due to the feminine appearance of their avoidance of group activities which involve taking their shirt off, such as for swimming or playing sports. Inability to wear well fitted clothes adds to the feeling of inadequacy.
DEPRESSION
Feminine breasts in a man is a cause of loss of confidence and poor body image, especially in young men. This often results in bullying and can lead to loneliness, depression and poor productivity.
Pre Procedure
Detailed history, review of your medications, hormonal history and preoperative photos help us the chronology of change in the breast size. We may be able to identify the cause, if possible and treat it to avoid recurrence.
Procedure
This surgery is done under local or general anesthesia. The areas of skin, fat and breast gland excess are marked. Liposuction is performed to remove excess fatty component. If the breast gland is still left behind, a small incision is made around the areola and this is excised to achieve a well contoured chest.
Pre Procedure
Surgery for Gynaecomastia is done as a daycare procedure and patients can go home the same day with a pressure garment on. This helps the skin to shrink and the swelling to reduce. There will be some bruising of the skin which resolves over 2-3 weeks.
Recovery
Most patients will be back to work with in 4-5 days. Recovery is quick and results are seen right away especially in severe cases.
* It is important to note that results vary with each individual, depending on a combination of factors such as age, skin elasticity, muscle tone and lifestyle
SAFETY
PAIN
SWELLING
LONGEVITY
If you feel uncomfortable with your chest appearance, have a poor posture due to your breast enlargement and are psychologically distressed by it, then you should consider surgery.
You may feel pain for 2-3 days. For upto a week you may feel chest wall muscle soreness due to the liposuction. There will be some bruising on the skin which will go away in 2-3 weeks. But most importantly, It feels liberating to have that extra weight off your chest and be your true self again.
If you put on a lot of weight, are taking certain medications or have an hormonal issues then there is a risk of recurrence of Breast gland enlargement.
You should wear the garment for 4-6 months to get the best contour by shrinking the skin.
You can exercise and follow a health diet to lose excess fat from your chest wall. This will help reduce the size of your breasts. However if the enlarged size is mainly due to the breast gland then you will need surgical treatment.
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