An athletic body is the dream of most men. They work on themselves and train their muscles, they eat healthily to get rid of unwanted fat deposits. A muscular chest is considered the ideal of beauty.
If a man’s chest looks too much like a woman’s, this is a flaw – and a major problem for self-confidence. Especially if the male breast is abnormally altered and cannot be reshaped even with diet and exercise. If this is the case, it is referred to as gynecomastia. In this case, plastic and aesthetic surgery can help by reducing the size of the enlarged male breast(gynecomastia surgery).
Causes of enlarged male breasts
Gynecomastia is a pathological enlargement of the male breast. In the vast majority of cases, it is benign – but this should definitely be clarified. It can also occur naturally at different stages of a man’s life. For example, enlarged breasts can occur in boys during puberty. Even very slim boys can suffer from gynecomastia during this phase. In contrast to adult men, however, it usually disappears again after a while.
A clear distinction must be made between gynecomastia and so-called pseudogynecomastia. The latter is caused by severe obesity and the associated formation of more fatty tissue. However, if the breasts do not regress even after losing weight or after puberty, surgical treatment can help.
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Treatment of the male breast with liposuction
In contrast to breast enlargement caused by weight gain, gynecomastia cannot be treated with exercise and a healthy diet. This has consequences for men’s self-confidence. They often feel helpless as they cannot overcome gynecomastia on their own. As a result, they avoid going to the outdoor pool in summer or feel uncomfortable on the beach on vacation. Even their choice of clothing is no longer carefree as they try to conceal their enlarged breasts.
Self-confidence can be regained with surgery. Performed by a specialist in an experienced plastic and aesthetic surgery practice – such as DOCTOR NAURAS ABUAGELA – the procedure can give those affected a new body image. Depending on how severe the gynecomastia is, not only fat but also glandular tissue is removed during the procedure. In some cases, a reduction or tightening of the skin mantle is also performed if necessary.
Dr. Nauras Abuagela performs the operation using a special incision technique that enables scar-free removal of the mammary gland. By contouring and shaping the pectoralis muscle during liposuction – with simultaneous removal of the glandular tissue and an incision directly through the nipple – a beautifully shaped result can be expected. This method is very special and is only offered by a few surgeons worldwide! Due to the special liposuction of the breast with Vaser technology, a surgical skin tightening may not be necessary depending on the findings.
The procedure usually takes one to two hours and the patient is given a general anaesthetic or put into a twilight sleep. Scars usually appear in the lower part of the breast, but they fade quickly and are only faintly visible over time. Particularly good news for those affected: the result is usually permanent.
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Dr. Nauras Abuagela has extensive expertise as a specialist in plastic and aesthetic surgery in the treatment of gynecomastia. You are welcome to arrange a consultation with us so that we can inform you about the treatment in your personal situation.
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Dr. med. Nauras Abuagela
Specialist in plastic and aesthetic surgery
Specialist in gentle anti-ageing treatments and innovative laser medicine. Dr. Abuagela combines medical expertise with a keen sense of aesthetic harmony and has been successfully treating patients with state-of-the-art skin rejuvenation procedures for years.
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