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Man Boobs and How to Get Rid of Them
Some men have gynecomastia, commonly referred to as man boobs. The term is
derived from the Greek "gyne" meaning "woman" and "mastos" meaning "breast."
Gynecomastia is relatively common in adolescent boys, but most symptoms
usually disappear by adulthood. Approximately 1/3 of the male population
suffers from this condition.
There are a number of suspected causes for gynecomastia. Hormonal imbalances
in the breast tissue produce man boobs. This may be due to obesity, aging,
puberty, liver disease, thyrotoxicosis, steroid, alcohol and drug abuse,
tumors, genetic disorders, medication side effects, castration, Klinefelter
Syndrome (having an XXY sex chromosome), and Gilbert's Syndrome (genetic
disorder of the liver). Men with man boobs usually suffer from more than one
cause.
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If you want to know how to get rid of man boobs, you should consult with a
doctor or a surgeon. The first thing that will be tried to correct the
situation is diet and exercise. You will also be asked to reduce or
discontinue drinking alcohol, stop smoking marijuana, and discontinue the
use of steroids. If this does not reduce the size of your man boobs, surgery
or liposuction should be considered.
The sure way of removing man boobs is through breast reduction surgery. The
surgery involves making an incision along the lower outside edge of the
areola and removing excess tissue from the area below it. Then the surgeon
reshapes the breast and sutures the skin. The nipples usually remain
attached to their blood vessels and nerves, maintaining their sensitivity to
touch. For patients with extremely large breasts, however, the nipples and
areola may need to be repositioned, which can result in a loss of sensation.
The actual procedure takes about 2 ½ to 3 hours. Initial recovery time is
7-10 days at home. This might vary depending on your surgeon. Total recovery
time is usually 4-6 weeks. After one year, "touch-up" surgery is performed
to eliminate scarring. This is usually covered by the patient's initial
surgical fee.
Surgical complications are infrequent and usually minor. There are risks,
including infection, skin injury, excessive bleeding, adverse reaction to
anesthesia, and excessive fluid loss or accumulation. As well, surgery might
leave noticeable scars, permanent pigment changes in the breast area, or
slightly mismatched breasts or nipples. A second surgery may be required in
some cases to remove additional tissue.
For patients whose breast size is caused solely by excessive fat tissue, man
boob reduction can be achieved through liposuction, which minimizes the
risks of scarring and loss of sensitivity. The surgeon will make a small
incision under the nipple. Into this is inserted a hollow tube called a cannula, which is attached to a vacuum pump. It is used to break up the fat
and suction it out. There is generally no pain involved in the procedure.
Ultrasonic liposuction is another option. It uses sound waves to break up
the fat.
Unscrupulous marketers play off men’s insecurities over their enlarged
breasts. They rely on guilt, humiliation and embarrassment. They promote
pills, hormones, and deeply discounted exercise programs. There is no
scientific evidence to support claims that their products work. Some man
boob reduction can be achieved through diet and exercise, but
surgery or
liposuction is often the only real cure.
References
American Society of Plastic Surgeons. (2007)
Male Breast Reduction (Gynecomastia). URL:
http://www.plasticsurgery.org/patients_consumers/procedures/Gynecomastia.cfm?CFID=86586487&CFTOKEN=96181138
Braunstein, G.D. (1999) Aromatase and Gynecomastia. Endocrine-Related
Cancer. URL:
http://journals.endocrinology.org/erc/006/0315/0060315.pdf
New Image.Com. (2007). Male Cosmetic Surgery. URL:
http://www.newimage.com/landing_pages/maleprocedures.aspx
Yost, Merle James. (2007) Gynecomastia in Men. Gynecomastia.org. URL:
http://www.gynecomastia.org/content/general/gynart.shtml
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