Saturday, August 8, 2009

Gynecomastia Liposuction: The Fastest and Most Effective Way to Slim Down Man Boobs

By John Garfboyrn

Unlike what many people think, exercises can't help men who have developed gynecomastia (the condition in which large male breasts form). Chest exercises, in fact, only force the breasts out making the chest look larger. Other techniques such as diets and medications won?t solve the problem as well.

If you have man boobs, you might be wondering about the best way to get rid of them. Gynecomastia liposuction is the best remedy for men who are struggling to hide those embarrassing man boobs in fear of shame and mockery. This operation, which is also called male breast reduction surgery, sucks out the fatty and glandular tissues in the male breast. Some procedures take out the extra skin from the chest. It's a safe and effective method for turning a man boob into a flat and firm chest. Today, liposuction for gynecomastia is a well-known surgical operation for men from different age groups. In fact, more than 10,000 men undergo the procedure each year.

Are you a good candidate for gynecomastia liposuction? It's necessary to determine first what factors developed your large breasts before you consult with a plastic surgeon. More often than not, man boobs are caused by obesity, aging, imbalance of sex hormones, liver disease, steroid abuse, and many others. If you have man boobs and adopt a healthy lifestyle, then liposuction for gynecomastia is the right option for you. On the other hand, men who are obese or those who are drug dependents may need to resort to other kinds of treatments before undergoing surgery.

If you think liposuction is the best remedy for your man boobs, then visit a plastic surgeon and discuss with him your past medical records, your reasons for going through the surgery, and other concerns. Of course, you have to trust only a competent surgeon who has at least two years of experience in performing gynecomastia liposuction.

Following the consultation, the surgeon will tell you whether you're ready to undergo surgery or not. If the surgeon thinks you can go ahead with the procedure, he will explain first the things you should expect before, during, and after the gynecomastia surgery. The surgeon will also discuss the risks involved in the procedure.

Expect only minor risks when you undergo liposuction for gynecomastia. Obviously, you'll feel pain since male breast reduction surgery involves cutting of the skin, just like in other types of procedures. Also, loss of sensation occurs in the chest area for six weeks. In addition, complications rarely happen, which include uneven chest, infection, and change in pigmentation. That explains why your surgeon should explain well the possible results and risks of the operation. For a successful surgery, you must have a realistic expectation and complete understanding of the entire procedure.

Gynecomastia liposuction is usually done on an outpatient basis, which means you can go home just a few hours after the operation. How long the surgery will last and the type of anesthesia to be used depend on the extent of the procedure. Male breast reduction surgery, which is performed under a general anesthetic, takes about one to four hours to complete. Sometimes, local anesthetic with sedation is used for the surgery. Liposuction patients recover for about two to five days.

Yes, liposuction for gynecomastia comes at a high cost. But it?s worth it because the surgery is safe and effective. You can say goodbye to those unsightly man boobs, thanks to liposuction for gynecomastia.

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