Gynecomastia

Posted on July 2024  |  By Dr. Rajan Garach

Male breasts, man boobs or moobs are a few names for what is medically called Gynecomastia. A social stigma and a point of ridicule for men right from teenage years up until old age. Simply put, its the enlargement of male breast

The male breast is made up of gland tissue, surrounding fibrous tissue and fat, just like females. An increase in any of these or a combination of them, can lead to gynecomastia.

Causes can be:

• Imbalance between male hormones (testosterone) and female hormones (estradiol) can normally occur during the development of males and these cases may resolve spontaneously.
• Several drugs (recreational and medicinal),
• systemic illnesses (liver and kidney),
• certain cancers
• hormonal disturbances (abnormal) also lead to gynecomastia.
• In most cases, the cause cannot be found and is known as idiopathic

A thorough history, physical examination and review of medications along with laboratory evaluation are integral aspects of assessment of a gynecomastia patient. If the gynecomastia is idiopathic, long standing or causing distress, surgery is the gold standard for management. All grades require excision of the gland with minimal or extensive liposuction of the surrounding fat as deemed necessary. This approach minimises the recurrence due to increase in gland size. Non-surgical methods fail to provide the same level of satisfaction and longevity when compared to surgery.

The use of a pressure garment after surgery helps in skin tightening, avoiding complications and reduces swelling.

Thus, it can be easily managed as a day-care surgery by a qualified and skilled plastic surgeon like myself and can prove to be life changing!! So, get in touch and book your consultation today.

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