Gynecomastia is a condition in which the size of the male breast expands because of an unwanted increase in the quantity of gland tissues. Only one or maybe both breasts could be affected by it. It is important to note that Gynecomastia is not only an obesity issue there are other possible causes too, continue reading to know more about them.
Symptoms:
Gynecomastia Dubai is a harmless condition but becomes a source of embarrassment and low self-confidence for the sufferers. Primary symptoms of gynecomastia include soreness, pain, and swelling in the chest. There is also a possibility that the boy suffering from this condition will experience some nipple discharge too.
If you are noticing any of these symptoms then you need to contact a doctor. There are different effective treatments available for you at our clinic.
Prevention:
You can minimize the risk of gynecomastia by taking the following preventive measures,
- Avoid alcoholic drinks because they contain phytoestrogens that can interrupt the estrogen and androgen ratio
- Avoid taking drugs such as steroids, androgens, heroin, and marijuana
What are the Causes of Gynecomastia?
Before undergoing any treatment you need to know the cause of the problem first. In most patients, Gynecomastia is a result of an imbalanced or increased estrogen and androgen ratio.
A female body contains Estrogen that controls female characteristics and a male body contains Testosterone that controls male characteristics but males also produce a small amount of estrogen. When this estrogen level rises Gynecomastia occurs.
Some other causes of Gynecomastia include,
- Medications
- Alcohol
- Drugs
- Aging
- Kidney failure
- Lack of proper nutrient
- Hyperthyroidism
Gynecomastia can occur during these three stages of life:
- Gynecomastia after birth: Many newborn boys have enlarged breasts because of having effects of their mother’s estrogen.
- Gynecomastia at puberty: hormonal level changes during a boy’s puberty period. Due to this change, breast size increases. It is common and mostly goes away within 8 months to a year. If it does not settle on its look for Gynecomastia treatment in Dubai & Abu Dhabi to overcome the problem.
- Gynecomastia in mid to late life: The problem is frequently seen in males during the age of 50 and above.
Treatment Options:
Surgical option:
Gynecomastia can be treated by liposuction and excision and both are surgical ways. In this treatment, excess fatty tissues are removed from the breasts. A 3-4 mm incision is created and a tube is inserted into it.
In excision, extra glandular tissues are cut with the help of a scalpel whereas, in liposuction, fatty tissues are liquefied and eliminated.
In some cases, the surgeon uses liposuction and excisions at the same time.
Your chest will be swollen for some time after the surgery. The doctor may ask you to wear surgical garments to minimize it.
Medications:
There are some drugs and medications available in the market to treat breast enlargement. Medications such as Clomiphene and tamoxifen are very effective in significantly reducing breast volume in gynecomastia Breast Reduction.
Cool-sculpting:
You need to note that the cool sculpting is only suitable for patients suffering from pseudogynecomastia, a condition in which there are excess fatty tissues in the chest. This non-surgical body contouring procedure is becoming very popular because it delivers satisfactory results to patients without downtime.
The Best Treatment of Gynecomastia!
Among all the treatments, liposuction is the best option because it not only reduces glandular tissues and excess fat but also sculpts the chest and provides them a more masculine body. Look for a skilled plastic surgeon for this type of surgery
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