Gynecomastia – man boobs – is a common condition that doesn’t get discussed much in social circles. Because of the stigma associated with gynecomastia, many men are reluctant to display their bodies openly in society and in personal relationships for fear of body shaming, judgment, and ridicule. The Plastic Surgery Skin Care Center in Englewood, NJ has been discreetly counseling men about gynecomastia corrective plastic surgery for years.
Cause of Gynecomastia – Man Boobs
No, it’s not just because a man is overweight.
Gynecomastia is caused by many medical conditions, such as:
- Excess estrogen
- Decreased testosterone
- Enlarge glandular breast tissue beneath the areola
- Excess accumulation of fatty tissue under the areola
The Objective of Gynecomastia Plastic Surgery
This procedure is designed with the aim of reducing the size of enlarged breasts in men – a medical condition that is more prevalent than most people realize.
Although gynecomastia poses no real physical health risk to men, there are negative intrapersonal and societal factors to be considered, such as:
- Low self-esteem
- Self-consciousness
- Depression
- Lack of motivation to work out and eat healthily
- Avoidance of social and personal relations
Candidates for male breast reduction surgery are:
- In good physical and mental condition
- Receptive to realistic expectations and outcomes after the procedure
- Fully physically developed
Gynecomastia Plastic Surgery Basics
Male breast reduction surgery requires small incisions surrounding the nipple. Breast tissue is removed through these incisions to obtain desired results.
One technique for gynecomastia plastic surgery involves a combination of power-assisted liposuction to remove fatty tissue in since with an endoscopic cartilage shaver to pare down excess glandular tissue.
Drs. D’Amico and Ferrauiola offer other plastic surgery procedures that can be performed simultaneously with male breast reduction, such as:
- Liposuction to trim and flatten the midsection
- Skin tightening
Male breast reduction surgery solely – or when combined with other procedures – is performed under the choice of anesthesia discussed between you and the doctors.
- Local anesthesia
- Intravenous sedation
- General anesthesia
Improve Your Male Profile with Breast Reduction Surgery
Be proactive about enhancing your body confidence. Call 201-457-9595 to schedule your consultation at the Plastic Surgery Skin Care Center in Englewood, NJ.
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