Gynaecomastia
Gynaecomastia
This is the ‘official’ or medical term for what most of us call man boobs. A enlargement of the male breast or nipple is very common, occurring in more than half of all adult males.
Is this considered a safe medical procedure? Read on for more information -
Most people don’t realize that Gynaecomastia is a medical condition and not always related to obesity. Yes, in some cases larger people have their own problems – but for the most part, the larger than average male breast or nipple has unwanted fatty tissue or a hard rubbery like substance directly behind the nipple.
Gynecomastia, or “bitch tits,” as it’s sometimes used ugly nickname, is a benign and unsightly growth of the male chest or nipple tissue. The official or medical name comes from Greek words gyne meaning “woman” and mastos meaning “breast.
The problem is naturally occurring for most men, however in some cases (bodybuilders, steroid use etc) can introduce or inflame the problem in some males. Ancient documents and sculptures way back in time, show that gynecomastia has been around for hundreds maybe thousands of years, as shown with old statues of Pharaoh Seti I that have unusually large male breast regions. Aristotle too spoke of the problem, and the earliest talk of the medical treatment of gynecomastia can be seen in the ancient writings of Paulus 0f Aegineta, alive from 636 to 690 A.D.
The average cost for for Gynaecomastia surgery or typical cost for man boob operations (male breast reduction surgery costs) varies from around $5000-$10,000 USD depending on surgeon experience, recovery time and amount of work needed in your particular case.
As with any medical operation, see or visit several clinics to get a feel for the best doctor. The operation will generally take 2-3 hours and you’ll be under a general anesthetic while the doctor undertakes the man boob or Gynaecomastia reduction operation.
If you’re unsure about having work done, it also helps to browse the large collection of ‘before and after Gynaecomastia operations’ of which there are many online and easily searched by visiting Google image search. Just go to http://images.google.com and type in ‘Before and After Man Boobs Operations’.
This will put your mind at ease when you see the amount of male patients successfully undertaking the surgery (its been around for many years) and also the other advantages such as male pec implants or additional liposuction that may be required for the rear of your male breasts (man boobs) slightly under your arms – if you have loose skin or its hanging down with excess fatty tissue.
After the operation you will need to wear a breast pressure plate for a few weeks and keep an eye on the swelling, excess liquid or quality of the mend. Of course all doctors will insist on checkups following the Gynaecomastia operation to ensure the road to recovery is well underway.
Good doctors will also ensure you remain on a solid, healthy lifestyle plan – so that future diet, lack of exercise or other personal factors do not see the return of the dreaded man boob droopy unsightly problem.
