Liposuction Breast Reduction ? some useful information
Liposuction breast reduction can be performed in both females and males. Liposuction is performed on males in areas like the breasts, abdomen, flanks, and the face. Enlarged male breasts have been successfully treated by liposuction breast reduction technique.
Pseudo-gynecomastia and gynecomastia
During puberty in males, as a temporary condition, excess breast tissue develops which usually subsides in 1 to 3 years. However, in some cases, the enlargement of the male breast does not subside and remains permanent. This results in the male breast resembling a female breast.
The normal male breast contains both glandular and fat tissue. The glandular tissue, surrounded by fatty tissue, is generally situated under the nipple as a localized lump. A mammogram can determine how much glandular tissue and how much fatty tissue is in the male breast. A male with excessive fat tissue has an enlarged breast known as pseudo-gynecomastia, and it occurs in many men as they become older and in obese younger men.
Liposuction breast reduction can be effectively done on pseudo-gynecomastia as it contains more fat tissue than glandular tissue. Gynecomastia is an enlarged male breast, which contains more glandular tissue than fat tissue. The fat tissue can be removed by liposuction; however, removal of the glandular tissue requires surgical excision by mammaplasty. An enlarged male breast may also be the result of a breast tumor, which only a mammogram can prove.
Gynecomastia can happen due one or many reasons like metabolic and hormonal disorders, non adequate testosterone, hyperthyroidism, too much starvation, medication after effects, too much drinking of beers and other alcoholic drinks, testicular cancer, breast tumors and steroid and marijuana use
There are few drugs having side effects of gynecomastia Amiloride (Moduretic), Amiodarone (Cordarone), Antiandrogens (cyproterone), Anticancer drugs (cytotoxic)
Gynecomastia can be removed by surgery, medication wrc..
How liposuction breast reduction surgery can help?
Liposuction breast reduction can help to produce a smaller version of the breasts. Usually the size changes, but the shape of the breast remains the same. The male gets a manlier shaped breast and his self-esteem increases, as the attending anxiety and embarrassment in participating in some activities is eliminated. After the fat tissues are removed with liposuction, specific breast exercises can be done to tighten the glandular tissues and give a look of manliness to the overall chest area. There may be a lumpiness and swelling experienced for few weeks postoperatively, which subsides in 2 to 4 months.
Is hospitalization required for treating gynecomastia?
Usually, it is done on an outpatient basis, and no hospitalization is required as general anesthesia is used. The majority of patients can return to their normal activities within few days.
Do insurance pay for gynecomastia?
Usually, the reimbursement for gynecomastia is not done by major insurance companies.
Possible risks and complication in Liposuction for breast reduction
The risks of liposuction breast reduction are similar to any surgical operation. However, the risks are minor and can be treated with liposuction breast reduction techniques.
