Breast plastic surgery in men: main indications
About 70% of boys due to puberty can form an enlarged chest.
This pathology is called gynecomastia, and it is caused by natural changes in estrogen (“female sex hormone”, which is present in the body of a man) and testosterone.
Newborn babies have short-term gynecomastia, as part of the estrogen of their mothers remains in their blood for a short period after birth.
Older people and middle-aged men may also develop gynecomastia either because of aging, or because of certain drugs, which include:
- Antibiotics.
- Heart medications (steonocardia, ischemic heart disease).
- Sedatives.
- Preparations for the treatment of AIDS.
- Tricyclic antidepressants.
- Chemotherapy.
- Drugs (marijuana, heroin, amphetamines, steroids, large amounts of alcohol).
- Herbal products that contain tea tree oil or lavender oil can also increase breast size due to the presence of natural estrogen in the composition, which can shift the hormone levels in the body. The only radical solution for this pathology is breast surgery in men.
- Sometimes an increase in the male breast is due to problems in the functioning of the thyroid gland, kidney disease or a tumor. Men with gynecomastia have a firm, resilient mass under the nipple area.
The cause of gynecomastia is not always clear, so you should definitely consult with a qualified doctor or endocrinologist, (a doctor who specializes in hormonal imbalance). The following questions may be asked during the reception:
- At what age did you begin to notice changes in your chest?
- Did this pathology arise in your family?
- Has the size of the nipple changed?
- With breast augmentation, were there any painful sensations?
- Are there any diseases?
- Do you consume alcohol, drugs?
- Are there any problems with childbirth?
Before prescribing a plastic for a male breast, the doctor is obliged to check the blood and hormones in order to obtain more information about the diagnosis. The size of the breast is larger than normal, the enlargement is inflamed, or the lymph nodes are swollen, additional diagnostics are performed to determine the cause.
Gynecomastia caused by breast cancer occurs in rare cases. But if the doctor suspects a tumor, then an additional mammogram and biopsy will be performed.
Plastic male breasts is not only due to gynecomastia. Sometimes with the help of proper nutrition and physical exertion it is impossible to give the necessary shape of the breast, so they resort to increasing it. First, this method was used in cases of pathological development of the mammary glands, as well as if the patient lost one or two glands due to illness or injury. Currently, male breasts can be increased and at the request of the patient, for this purpose, the method of implantation of silicone implants is used. Due to the high quality of the implants, the shape of the breast is soft and elastic, it can not be distinguished from the real breast.
Prices for breast plastic in men range from 70,000 rubles. The cost includes the treatment of gynecomastia, local anesthesia, the operation itself, stay in the ward and postoperative observation.
Breast liposuction in men with gynecomastia
During the period of age maturation, the breasts of adolescents return to a more normal form on their own, often within
During this time, ice packs and iboprofen reduce pain in the breasts.
First of all, when gineomastia prescribed a course of hormonal drugs.
If the desired effect is not achieved, or simply not satisfied, then prepare for liposuction of the mammary glands in men.
With the help of surgery, the shape of the breast is restored and the image of the whole body is improved.
After anesthesia, a small incision is made and any additional part of the mammary glands is removed.
As the breast after plastic manipulations becomes smaller and flatter, the surgeon may need to change the location of the nipple and the auraoles (the dark area around it).
During liposuction of the breast, extra fat is pumped out in men.
Breast liposuction in men, like other types of surgical intervention, gives effective results, but improving them, as well as general well-being, will be helped by adherence to proper nutrition and healthy lifestyle. Gaining too much weight, taking steroids or drugs that affect testosterone levels can contribute to the return of gynecomastia.
