Gynecomastia
Are you embarrassed or conscious of not so masculine looking chest, then a male breast reduction maybe your perfect solution.
What is Gynecomastia?
Commonly known as male breast reduction, it is a surgical procedure that reduces the amount of fatty or glandular tissue in your chest in order to reshape its contours.
How is it done:
Step-1 – Anesthesia
Step -2 – Small nick is made at the junction of dark skin on the nipple area and the normal skin, then the fat is sucked out through small suction tubes. The gland is removed in tiny bits from the same nick to reduce the scar to a small dot making it inconspicuous.
When to consider?
Day care procedure (2 hrs. procedure) 
Hardly noticeable Scar 
Minimal pain
Instant result
Perfect & Permanent shape
Can be done under local
anesthesia also
Pre – Operative Instructions:
- Stop Smoking two weeks before and after the procedure.
- Please inform the doctor if you are under any medications. Stop taking aspirin, ibuprofen, Motrin, Advil, or similar anti-inflammatory medications 1 week before the surgery, as these medications increase bleeding.
- Do take a thorough head shower on the morning of the surgery or the evening before the surgery.
- DO NOT eat or drink anything including water, coffee or tea after 12 a.m. and the following morning, prior to the surgery. You are asked to come empty stomach for the surgery.
- If you have ASTHMA, bring all your inhalers with you the day of surgery. You should use your inhalers as usual if you need to.
Post -operative Instructions:
- You can expect to experience some bruising and swelling but this should subside after few weeks.
- Need to wear pressure garment for 2 weeks to help reduce the swelling
- It will normally take about 4 weeks to return to a normal routine. .
- Sports or heavy activity will not be comfortable for about 4 weeks Resume to work after 2-3 days.
Male Breast Reduction in Bangalore
It also known as Gynecomastia (sometimes referred to as "man boobs") is a common condition that causes boy's and men’s breasts to swell and become larger than normal. This can result from a hormone imbalance or from being very overweight, which increases levels of estrogen and cause breast tissue to grow.
Breast reduction surgery is an option for men with this condition. It may also be used to tighten the breast area after dramatic weight loss that has caused the skin to sag. Surgeon will make an incision around the areola (dark area around the nipple) and remove excess fatty tissue. Liposuction may be used however if there is a large amount of fatty tissue other incisions may be necessary. It is performed under general anesthesia, commonly as a day care procedure. this procedure can be treated without leaving a SCAR. Gynecomastia restores a normal male chest appearance, which will enable the patient to wear normal clothing or expose the chest without the embarrassment associated with Man Boobs. This result can restore self-confidence and boost self-esteem.
More about Gynecomastia Surgery
Breast reduction surgery takes 60-90 minutes and is usually performed under general anaesthesia as a day case.
Gynecomastia Surgeon will make an incision around the areola (dark area around the nipple) and remove excess fatty tissue. Liposuction may be used however if there is a large amount of fatty tissue other incisions may be necessary. Your nipples may need to be repositioned. Bandages will be applied to support your breasts and control swelling. You will be given pain relief medication.
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