- Gynecomastia is common and is thought to be present in at least a third of men in the course of their lifetime.(60-70%)
- Gynecomastia refers to enlarged glandular tissue rather than deposition of fat tissue.
- It is typically a rubbery or firm mound of tissue that is concentric with the nipple-areolar complex (NAC).
- It does not respond to changes in diet or exercise.
- It is not a condition that is associated only with an obese person
Gynecomastia Causes
- Hormones: For new-born’s, gynecomastia is caused by oestrogen passed onto the baby via placenta. Hormone-driven gynecomastia in infants generally resolves with time. In teenagers, puberty causes hormones to go haywire — and sometimes, testosterone levels drop so low that existing oestrogen causes breast tissue growth. Finally, older men tend to develop gynecomastia due to less production of testosterone with age.
- Certain Medications: Patients who are on antidepressants, steroids, or medication to treat heart problems, ulcers, and prostate issues are more likely to develop gynecomastia.
- Narcotic Use: A number of narcotics, namely cannabis and heroin, have been linked to the development of gynecomastia.
- Kidney & testicular issues: infection and certain cancer
- Alcohol Use and Liver Problems
- Thyroid Issues
Gynecomastia Signs & Symptoms
- Swollen nipples
- Resemblance to that of women’s breast.
- Tenderness in areola that is painful to the touch
- A mound or disc of glandular tissue in the chest that is firm to the touch
- Occasionally, soft, fatty tissue beneath the chest (this is not always present)
- Nipple sensitivity
Gynecomastia Treatment :
Gynecomastia can be treated by surgical excision, liposuction, or a combination of both.”
Although Gynecomastia surgery is aimed at improving the chest area to improve it physically, the cosmetic male breast surgery also provides immense psychological benefits as well best mental benefits of undergo gynecomastia doctor in Gurgaon.
Boosts self confidence in social conditions
- Free you of social stigma of abnormally large chest
- Stress relief from having to carefully pick clothes that hide overlarge chest
- Increasing choice of clothing immensely to include fitting and more comfortable outfits
- Allowing you to flaunt the new, slim and healthy body
Pseudo gynecomastia:
- Fatty Gynecomastia is also sometimes referred to in the medical community as Pseudo-Gynecomastia.
- Enlargement of breast due to deposition of fat in the breast area is known as pseudo gynecomastia.
- Pseudo gynecomastia where “pseudo” means false or masking something else, “fake gynecomastia” is a very real problem for some men.
- It can cause physical and psychological problems.
- Male breast area has excess adipose (fat) tissue behind, around and under the nipples
- Pseudo gynecomastia lacks presence of nipple-areolar complex (NAC) disk tissue.
- It respond to changes in diet or exercise and improved with weight loss
Patients are advised to undergo radiologic investigations such as ultrasound scanning, mammography, contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT scan), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to differentiate pseudo gynecomastia from gynecomastia.
Pseudo gynecomastia Signs & Symptoms
- A bilateral breast-like appearance to chest
- Men tend to accumulate fat in the chest and abdomen regions
- When fat accumulates in excess around the chest area – renders puffy and swollen appearance
- Most men came with complain of pseudo gynecomastia were shown to have true gynecomastia
Pseudo gynecomastia Causes
- Obesity
Treatment:
- Pseudo gynecomastia is an ideal condition for ‘liposuction alone’
- Diet regulation and weight loss treatment of choice for pseudo gynecomastia.
