May 23rd, 2009 by admin
Recent statistics from the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery show that American men underwent 20,280 male breast reduction procedures in 2007. Statistics from the UK now show a 44% increase in male breast reductions between 2007 and 2008
More and more young men are opting for this simple procedure. “There has been quite a surge in the number of enquiries of the patient asking for Gynecomastia surgery” says Dr Ruchika from Indicure. We have witnessed a sharp increase in the number of foreign patients coming to India for Gynecomastia surgery combined with Liposuction on other body parts” according to Dr Ruchika from Indicure.
With increasing consciousness among young men to look good for their career reasons and to woo the ladies, men do not like to take a chance. A simple surgery to get rid of women like breasts at an affordable cost in India is a very lucrative offer to them.
Gynecomastia occurs in as many as 40 % of men. This is a fairly common condition in teens as well. The cause is not always known, but the incidence increases with certain drugs (digitalis, anabolic steroids, Tagamet, and spironolactone), use of marijuana or alcohol.
Sometimes also linked to obesity, but more often a simply physical flaw in average sized men, gynecomastia is often treated with liposuction and with a surgical procedure named gynecomasty- also known as breast reduction for men. This procedure removes the extra fibrous tissue that cannot be removed by liposuction. The result is a flatter, firmer and more masculine-looking chest.
The surgery is straightforward; it offers a quick remedy to the discomfort, physical and social, that the patient suffers.
The patient is first given general anesthesia or intravenous sedation, so they are perfectly comfortable and do not experience any pain. Following that, a small incision at the base of the areola is made and unwanted fat and glandular tissue is removed in the breast with ultrasonic liposuction.
The process of removing fat and tissue takes approximately one to two hours, depending on the amount of breast tissue to be removed. Postoperatively, the patient experiences little pain. The patient needs to wear a snug-fitting compression vest for 1 to 3 weeks. The patient may shower the day after surgery, perform light activites, drive and return to work when they feel comfortable, usually within a week after surgery. They may begin exercise within 7-10 days.
Considering the straightforward nature of gynecomastia surgery, the quick and painless recovery as well as the natural appearance of the breasts afterwards, it’s no wonder why men increasingly are opting to have the condition surgically reversed, rather than suffer from the embarrassment and distress that often comes from markedly enlarged breasts.
For more information about Gynecomastia surgery, log onto http://www.indicurecosmeticsurgery.com/Gynecomastia.html or http://www.indicure.com/male_breast_reduction.html#male_breast
Or write to drruchika.m@gmail.com
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May 23rd, 2009 by admin
Modern advances in cosmetic and plastic surgery have enabled us to increasingly elect to undergo corrective or enhancive procedures to improve our physical appearance. Surgical options are manifold and can be carried out for a number of reasons.
One of the most popular forms of elective cosmetic surgery is breast augmentation, as recent statistical analysis demonstrates. Figures reveal that of 34,100 procedures carried out in the UK in 2008, 8,439 were breast augmentations - up 30 per cent on 2007. Although women dominated cosmetic demand in 2008, electing to undergo 31,183 of the nation’s total procedures, the figures also reveal an increase in the number of men opting for surgery.
Breast reduction surgery has become a popular choice for both men and women - with the procedures called gynecomastia and mammoplasty respectively. Breast reduction figures for 2008 for men and women constituted 3,845 - a rise of 13 per cent on the previous year. In total, these figures reveal an increase of 44 per cent to a total 323 procedures undertaken by men in 2008.
These conclusive results reveal the growing appeal that cosmetic surgery has for both men and women.
The overall aim of breast reductive surgery is the same for both sexes – to reduce the size of the breasts. The reasons for why men and women may consider breast reduction are not dissimilar, although surgical procedure varies slightly between the two.
For women, reducing the size of their breasts may be a constitutionally healthy objective. Breasts that outsize a woman’s frame can cause a number of physical discomforts. Not only can they preclude participation in exercise, they can also cause sore back, neck and hands, excess sweating, and headaches.
Both men and women can experience an increase in the size of their breasts because of hormonal imbalances. Women may find their beasts increase in size during the menopause, or while undergoing Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). Men too may experience abnormal growth of glandular breast tissue because of hormonal imbalance.
For men, excess breast tissue can also form through excessive intake of alcohol, use of bodybuilding drugs and dramatic weight loss, leaving skin saggy and oversized around the breast area.
Whether male or female, however, abnormally or uncomfortably enlarged breasts can result in a negative psychological impact on their lives, leaving breast reduction an attractive option for many.
The surgical procedure for men and women involves the removal of excess fat, glandular tissue and skin to realise more suitably sized breasts, with the nipple repositioned appropriately. However, whereas for women the breasts are reshaped and resized, the procedure for men centres on flattening the breast area.
The procedure takes roughly one and a half hours for men, but can take considerably longer for women with recovery time generally taking up to four weeks. Furthermore, during the recovery period men will wear a compression vest, whilst women will wear a sports bra.
There are relatively few side effects for men as there are for women, who may experience nipple insensitivity and will be unable to breast feed. However, many successful breast reduction candidates will testify that their outcomes far outweigh their expectations, with their new reduced breasts enabling them to lead the lives they’d been waiting for.
Adam Singleton writes for a digital marketing agency. This article has been commissioned by a client of said agency. This article is not designed to promote, but should be considered professional content.
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