Gynecomastia
Gynecomastia
Gynecomastia is an increase in the amount of breast gland tissue in boys and men. This is caused by imbalance between the hormones Estrogen and Testosterone. Men feel embarrassed because of the appearance of male breast. this may be associated with pain.Â
Causes of Gynecomastia
Gynecomastia is triggered by low levels of Testosterone when compared to estrogen. There may be many conditions that block the effects of testosterone and cause hormonal imbalance like :
- Natural Hormonal Changes- Hormonal changes during infancy, puberty, adulthood can cause temporary increase in breast tissue leading to gynecomastia, which regresses in some time.
- Medications – certain medications can hamper the hormonal balance like Anti – androgens, anabolic steroids, anti anxiety medications, tricyclic antidepressants etc.
- Drugs and Alcohol –Â Alcohol and street drugs like Heroin, Marijuana etc also cause Gynecomastia.
- Health Conditions –Â Like Hypogonadism, Liver diseases. Hyperthyroidism etc can also lead to Gynecomastia
Symptoms
- Single or both breasts may be involved.
- Swelling of breast tissue.
- Â Pain and tenderness may be present.
Treatment of Gynecomastia
Medicines do not help in the treatment of Gynecomastia. Surgical Removal of Male Breast Tissue is the best option to treat Gynecomastia.
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Gynecomastia is diagnosed byÂ
- A physical examination
- Blood tests for hormonal levels, liver , thyroid , kidney
- Mammogram
Gynecomastia surgery at Clinic Eximus is done by Expert and experienced Plastic Surgeons that can give you:
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1.Virtually no or minimum scars
2.Quick recovery
3.Painless procedure
4.Less time-consuming procedure / Same day discharge
 At Clinic Eximus , we do Minimally Invasive Gynecomastia Surgery. Patients are able to resume normal work after 48 hrs.
Since at Clinic Eximus , we do Minimally invasive surgery , you have to take only a few precautions likeÂ
- Avoid lifting heavy weights for 6 weeks post surgeryÂ
- Wear your compression garment regularly .
Depending upon the severity of the problem and doctors advise you can opt forÂ
- Sedation anesthesia –Â you will be awake but feel no pain
- Local anesthesia – only the area to be treated is numbedÂ
- General Anesthesia  You will be completely unaware of the procedure. most comfortable and done under hospital settingÂ
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