All you need to know about Enlarged Male Breast Tissues- Gynecomastia

Posted On: June 18, 2022

A condition that causes enlargement of male breast tissue is called Gynecomastia or people often call it as Man Boobs. Hormones are triggered during puberty which can lead to the growth of the male breast. These breasts tissues are expected to get shrink after puberty in some cases but mostly they remain enlarged. Gynecomastia is usually painless and appears as a rubbery mass beneath the nipple's surface and sometimes it can cause soreness or sensitivity in the affected area. It can occur on either one side or on both sides of the breasts.  The number of men looking for gynecomastia surgery in India has significantly increased throughout the years as it is a matter of shame and embarrassment for them.

Symptoms of Gynecomastia:

Most of the men have reported no symptoms of Gynecomastia, however, a few symptoms of the condition are:

• Some pain, specially for adolescents
• Swollen tissues in the breast
• Tenderness of the breast
• Sensitive nipples while rubbing against clothes

Who can go for Gynecomastia or enlarged breast removal Surgery?

The condition is not specific to any age, in fact, any age group can suffer from Gynecomastia

• Men who are suffering from Gynecomastia (primary and secondary)
• Physically fit and healthy Men
• Men who don’t smoke
• Men who are realistic about the surgery's results
• Young patients are the best candidates for the surgery because their skin has good elasticity

If exercising can help to reduce Gynecomastia?

No, exercise cannot treat gynecomastia. If you have pseudo gynecomastia, exercise may help to reduce bulges in the chest which are generally due to weight gain and obesity.

In order to remove man boob (gynecomastia) or extra breast tissue surgery is needed.

Surgery to correct Gynecomastia:

If the enlarged breast is significant and bothering you even after going through medical treatment, the best General Surgeon in India will suggest you for man breast removal surgery

There are 2 types of Gynecomastia surgery and as per your condition and complications requirement, the surgeon will suggest you the option:

• Liposuction.With this procedure, only the fat is removed and the breast gland tissue remains.
• Mastectomy.This is the procedure used to remove the breast gland tissue. This is a minimally invasive surgery, which means only small incisions are made during the procedure. As it is less invasive the recovery time is also less and it is done as a short stay surgery which means you can go home within 24-48 hours of the surgery.

When patients come in with complaints of gynecomastia, they usually complain about lumps in their breasts with or without excess fat in the breasts. Before advising for surgery your consultant will undertake a thorough physical examination to rule out the possibility of male breast cancer.

Preparing for surgery entails discontinuing smoking, any medications that can raise the chance of bleeding, and improving your nutrition intake for better recovery. The surgery is performed under general anesthesia, it is also possible to execute it under oral sedation or local anesthetic. After surgery, many surgeons utilize drains to limit the likelihood of fluid build-up. Compression vests and icing are also commonly used to relieve discomfort.

Shalby is here to help you:

If you have an enlarged breast that causes you embarrassment, don’t hesitate to reach the best hospital in India for gynecomastia treatment. The consultant will take a deep examination of the condition and pinpoint the causes like- existing medication or hormonal changes. Your doctor will suggest you the treatment accordingly by either replacing the medicines, starting treatment for gynecomastia, or surgical removal of the man boobs. The doctor will also check if any action is needed or not, as swollen breast tissues sometimes get shrink over time after puberty.

Don’t be conscious of your appearance, it can lead to depression and anxiety. The problem will be improved once gynecomastia is treated. Talk to the best gynecomastia doctor at Shalby now.