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Gynecomastia: (Correction of enlarged male breasts) Breast Enhancement Links:
Breast surgery can help men who feel self-conscious about their appearance. The procedure removes fat or glandular tissue from the breasts, and in extreme cases removes excess skin, resulting in a chest that is flatter, firmer, and better contoured.
If your gynecomastia consists primarily of excessive fatty tissue, your surgeon will likely use LipoSelectionSM by VASER® to remove the excess fat. A small incision, less than a half-inch in length, is made around the edge of the areola - the dark skin that surrounds the nipple. Or, the incision may be placed in the underarm area. A slim hollow tube called a cannula which is attached to a vacuum pump is inserted into the incision. Using strong, deliberate strokes, the surgeon moves the cannula through the layers beneath the skin, breaking up the fat and suctioning it out.
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Gynecomastia
is a medical term that comes from the Greek words for "woman-like
breasts." Though this condition is rarely talked about, it
is actually quite common. Gynecomastia affects an estimated 40
to 60 percent of men. It may affect only one breast or both. Though
certain drugs, such as anabolic steroids and medical problems
have been linked with male breast over development, there is no
known cause in the majority of cases.
Surgery
to correct gynecomastia can be performed on healthy, emotionally
stable me of any age. The best candidates for surgery have firm,
elastic skin that will reshape to the body's new contours. This
surgery is discouraged for obese men who have not first attempted
to correct the problem with exercise or weight loss. Individuals
who drink alcoholic beverages in excess are usually not considered
good candidates for surgery.
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