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| Gynaecomastia: Breast Enlargement In Men |
| By : Priti | Previous | Next |
| Posted on : 16 Sep, 2006 | Total Views : 512 |
While a lot of women are frustrated with the size of their breasts, men have their share of problem with the breasts too, like when they develop the breasts they are not supposed to have! This is one of the pranks nature plays sometimes.
This condition is very appropriately referred to as “gynaecomastia” meaning female like breasts. Fortunately the similarity with women ends here in majority of the cases. Most of these men are otherwise perfectly healthy and virile.
Gynaecomastia is a common developmental phenomenon in growing adolescents , due to minor hormonal imbalance. Slight enlargement of breasts usually remains unnoticed and usually regresses with time. Only when the size becomes too obvious and interferes with clothing, swimming or gymming do the young men see the plastic surgeon.
A relatively non serious condition like this is known to be associated with a lot of anguish and mental distress. Fortunately there is a simple surgical solution for this seemingly bizarre natural aberration.
If the enlargement is chest can be flattened with liposuction,wherein the fat and the breast tissue is removed through very tiny holes by passing a metal tube.This can be done under local or general anaesthesia and there is no scar. Harder and bigger glands can be removed surgically through a small cut around the nipple. The scar is virtually invisible after the surgery. Patient goes home the same evening .
Since the gland is removed completely the results are permanent.
Written By : Priti
