<h4>Most men, about 60%, see some development of breast tissue in their lifetime. This growth could be round, symmetrical and occurs bilaterally. This growth of breast tissue in males is medically known as gynecomastia.<br><br>Causes:<br><br></h4><ul><li> The most common cause is an imbalance between the oestrogen and androgens, with excessive oestrogens leading to the growth of breast tissue.</li><li> Excessive use of anabolic steroids</li><li> Obesity</li><li> Unknown reasons</li></ul><h4><br><span style="font-weight: normal;">It can affect men of all ages, and if this presents as a serious problem, then surgery is the most definitive form of treatment.<br><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br>Surgical options: </span>There are two major options available for correcting gynecomastia – liposuction and excessive surgery.</span><br><br>Liposuction:<br><br></h4><ul><li> Done either under local sedation or under general anaesthesia depending on the extent of the tissue proliferation</li><li> A small incision is made either in the armpit or around the areola</li><li> Excessive fat tissue and breast gland tissue are suctioned out</li><li> The chest contour also is altered at the same time, if desirable</li><li> Post-surgery, the person is made to wear a compression garment for the first few days</li><li> This helps in keeping the tissue in place and also helps reduce swelling</li><li> Healing takes about a couple of weeks’ time, depending on the person’s overall health status and the extent of surgery.</li></ul><h4><br>Excisive surgery:<br><br></h4><ul><li> This is done when the extent of gynecomastia is more severe</li><li> These people would have sagging, stretched skin around the breast area</li><li> More amount of fat and glandular tissue can be removed through excision</li><li> This is more often done under general anaesthesia</li><li> The incision is often done around the areala (dark portion around the nipple) so it is concealed or along the natural creases which are formed due to excessive breast tissue</li><li> Excessive breast tissue is removed and the incisions are closed</li><li> There could be swelling, pain, bruising, and higher chances of post-surgical infections</li><li> Recovery will take about ten days to two weeks</li><li> Refraining from exercise is often advised for up to 2 weeks</li></ul><h4><br>Benefits:<br><br></h4><ul><li> Restore a masculine appearance</li><li> Shorter surgery</li><li> Faster recovery</li><li> Minimal or invisible scars</li><li> Almost immediate results that can be dramatic</li><li> Improved confidence and self-image</li></ul><h4><br>After the surgery:<br><br></h4><ul><li> Surgery is definitely a sure way to remove the male breast tissue, it is almost a permanent treatment for this condition.</li><li> It is very important to get a trained, experienced surgeon for the procedure</li><li> It is important to follow post-op instructions including pain management, infection control, and recovery</li><li> If it was caused by use of steroids or obesity, lifestyle modification is essential to prevent recurrence</li></ul><h4><br>In case you have a concern or query you can always consult an expert & get answers to your questions!<br><br></h4>