Gynaecomastia

What is Gynaecomastia?
It is a benign condition where males develop ‘female-like breasts of varying sizes. It is a condition associated with much psychological stress and the majority of males looking for surgery and wish to get a solution for this condition to restore their self-confidence. Sometimes they are so stressed by this condition that it limits their day to day activities like going out with friends, not being able to wear the clothes they desire, restricting outdoor activities etc.

Gynaecomastia treatment surgery is becoming increasingly popular because of the surgery being available as a minimally invasive technique which leads to decrease in the downtime and get a more contoured and firm look of the chest.

Many males who suffer from ‘man boobs’ or Gynaecomastia actually have battled with the condition for quite a long time before visiting the plastic surgeon. Many suffer from this condition almost since puberty and seek consultation from the doctor only when they are adults or in their twenties.

There are many causes that have been outlined for gynaecomastia. Gynaecomastia can be caused by common medications, anabolic steroids, natural or synthetic estrogen hormone derivatives, herbal or growth supplements, marijuana (Gaanja), alcohol abuse, chronic liver failure, renal failure and Obesity. A thorough medical history is taken in the consultation with the plastic surgeon so that the appropriate measures can be taken to get results in the most effective manner after the procedure.

Occasionally it may be prudent for pubertal boys to wait and watch for the condition to regress on its own. However, the majority of boys and men wanting to get an effective solution, they will have to resort to surgery because the advantage is that this minimally invasive procedure offers is really tremendous.