Gynecomastia
Have you ever heard the term gynecomastia before? In spite of the fact that it is a condition that affects up to 90 % of boys during puberty, and up to 10 % of adult men, gynecomastia is still something of a taboo in British society, where those who choose to undergo surgery to fix this debilitating problem frequently find themselves as the butt of vulgar jokes.
Gynecomastia is enlargement of the gland tissue of the male breast. In common parlance, it may also be known as man boobs. In fact, the word gynecomastia derives from the Greek word meaning “female like breasts”. It is caused by the presence of excessive amounts of the female hormone oestrogen in the male body.
It is necessary to distinguish gynecomastia from pseudogynecomastia, or false gynecomastia, which refers to the presence of fat deposits in the breast area of obese or overweight men. Ageing, dramatic weight loss, excessive alcohol, certain types of steroids and illegal drugs are potential causes of pseudogynecomastia. False gynecomastia does not result in abnormal tissue growth like in real gynecomastia. Exercise and a healthy diet can help to improve things in most cases.
But in case of real gynecomastia, surgery is one of the easiest and safest options. In fact, in the UK, gynecomastia surgery is the second fastest growing cosmetic surgery procedure for men, so it is definitely more common than you think it is. Gynecomastia surgery involves using liposuction to remove the fatty tissue by first making small incisions under the nipple and sometimes in the armpit.
The surgery is performed under general anesthesia and takes 2 to 3 hours. The surgical procedure to fix gynecomastia costs around GBP 4000 to 5500 depending on your locality. Or you could try an operation vacation and get your man boobs fixed abroad for around GBP 2000 – 2500, which is less compared to many advanced facelift prices,
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