Male brea-st enlargement is known as gynecomastia. It can affect one side, or both sides, and may be due to hormonal imbalance, prescribed drugs, obesity, or systemic diseases. Even though gynecomastia is not significantly life threatening, it causes emotional problems, low self esteem and social phobia. Anyone suffering from this condition or anyone close to the affected individual can benefit from understanding the therapies and where the doctors come in.
Recognizing Gynecomastia
Gynecomastia is characterized by unilateral or bilateral enlargement of glands in the chest, leading to female like breas-ts. It usually occurs in adolescent boys during puberty; however, it can strike in adult males too. Symptoms may include:
Swollen brea-st gland tissue
Sensitive or tender lump in the brea-st area
Discomfort or pain
If you find any of these signs, you should go for a consultation with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. A Plastic Surgeon is the right treating doctor for Gynecomastia, and will help you to identify the actual reason of the condition.
Who Treats Gynecomastia?
Gynecomastia as a condition, usually presents during Puberty. At that time, the body is going through hormonal changes, and development of brea-st like tissue is seen in a large proportion of males. However, this might resolve on it own. The treatment plan also depends on the age of the patient. During puberty, we usually wait and watch and may perform some tests like a physical exam and possibly bloodwork to determine the overall hormonal state and general health of the patient.
The specialists who commonly treat gynecomastia include:
Plastic Surgeons: Gynecomastia involves enlargement of brea-st tissues, apart from fat deposition, and hence cannot go away by diet and exercise. Infact, it appears more prominent after exercise, as your pectorals will be well developed, and then the enlarged gland will stand out. This is where a Plastic Surgeon comes in very handy. They are experienced in performing this surgery, and will ensure you get best results, without any complications.
Endocrinologists: Specialists in this category are doctors who work on hormonal imbalances. In case the reason for gynecomastia is hormonal, an endocrinologist may recommend the right therapy to take or the necessary changes in medication.
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Why a Plastic Surgeon?
Chest surgery is one of the many specialties of a plastic surgeon, who deals mostly with aesthetically modifying procedures. They have the expertise required to perform gynecomastia surgery, which can involve the following procedures:
Liposuction: This technique involves reduction in size of brea-st by removal of excess fat therefore good for men with fatty tissue but very little glandular tissue.
Glandular Tissue Removal: Where there is evidence of prominent glandular tissue a plastic surgeon will have to resort to surgical resection of the glandular tissue by making an incision to ensure that the chest is sculpted to represent masculinity.
Combination Surgery: In some cases it is done in combination with the liposuction surgery and with the removal of the glandular tissue.
Maximum care should be taken while selecting a plastic surgeon for the surgery, especially for gynecomastia surgery. One can evaluate your circumstances individually and work to get the most favorable results in the procedure. An experienced surgeon, like Dr Ankit Gupta, who has performed numerous Gynecomastia Surgeries, will also protect your welfare and quality of life during the procedure.
The Surgical Process
The first thing that has to be done is a consultation regarding your medical record, your expectations and your worries connected with the surgery. During the procedure; a local or general anaesthesia will be used depending on the extent of the operation. The time of the surgery will approximate one to three hours and is primarily done in an outpatient setting.
When you are all done with the surgery, you are supposed to follow your surgeon’s post-operative guidelines, especially taking your medicines, wearing a compression garment, and avoiding any heavy physical exercise, with a view to minimize inflammation within the region. Most patients can continue their day-to-day activities after the surgery.
Choosing the right Plastic Surgeon to treat gynecomastia is vital for achieving satisfactory results and restoring confidence. With the right support and treatment, many men find relief from the emotional and physical challenges of gynecomastia, leading to a renewed sense of self and improved quality of life.
Dr Ankit Gupta - Best Gynecomastia Surgeon in Delhi
Dr Ankit Gupta is a highly qualified, board certified Plastic Surgeon, who is peer reviewed and loved by his patients. He has performed thousands of aesthetic surgeries, and is the owner of Panache Aesthetics. This ensures, you get round the clock care under a Plastic Surgeon, and not just a visiting faculty. We have a state of the art operation theatre, which is fully functional, and contains all emergency equipment. Also, with the help of VASER, he can provide you with the most natural looking results.
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