Gynecomastia is also known as enlarged men’s breasts or man’s boobs is a medical condition caused due to the presence of excess or enlarged tissue that mimics the appearance of female breasts which is more commonly found in young teenagers and older men. The condition is due to enlarged glands, caused mostly by a hormonal imbalance or an accumulation of fatty tissue in the chest area. Gynecomastia affects a large percentage of the male population throughout life and men with enlarged breast tissue may seek treatment to reduce the size of their chest.

Dr. Mrinalini Sharma, Best Plastic Surgeon in Delhi at Aestiva Clinic, is an expert in performing gynecomastia surgery and has helped many males suffering from gynecomastia conditions to achieve a well-defined masculine appearance.

Gynecomastia surgery or male breast reduction surgery is one of the popular best plastic surgery in Delhi among males. It involves a liposuction technique and sometimes surgical gland removal is also performed in combination to combat excessive breast development in the male chest area. This condition can be an extremely common cause of embarrassment to men and can be treated easily with the help of this effective procedure.

Gynecomastia or excessive breast development in males can be caused by:

An imbalance hormone (excess estrogen production or low testosterone)

  • Weight gain or obesity
  • Medical condition (testicular disease, cirrhosis)
  • Steroid intake
  • It may also be associated with hyperthyroidism or hypogonadism
  • Kidney or liver disease
  • Heart disease medications

Symptom of Gynecomastia:

When gynecomastia first starts developing, breast pain can be encountered. A lump of fatty tissue may be the first sign of gynecomastia. The lump may feel tender to touch as the swelling continues but the sensitivity usually subsides. These lumps sometimes disappear over time but can also continue to grow resulting in a very feminine look to the male upper body, and sometimes even with diet and exercise, it simply never disappears. Gynecomastia surgery is one of the most common cosmetic procedures for men. The overall result is to deliver a more sculpted breast and chest area.

Grades of Gynecomastia:

Gynecomastia only refers to the enlargement of the male breasts but there are grading systems designed to categorize the various degrees of the condition such as:

Grade I – Minor enlargement without the excess breast tissue (less than 250 grams of breast tissue)

Grade IIa – Moderate enlargement without excess skin (250-500 grams of breast tissue)

Grade IIb – Moderate enlargement with minor excess skin (250-500 grams of breast tissue)

Grade III – Severe enlargement (more than 500 grams of breast tissue) with grade I sagging

Grade IV – Severe enlargement with grade II or grade III sagging

Good Candidates for Gynecomastia Surgery:

  • Candidates must be in good psychological and physical medical health
  • Candidates should be at their ideal body weight
  • Candidates must have a positive outlook and realistic expectations of what can be achieved with the help of surgery
  • Candidates who are seeking to remove excess fat deposits in their chest
  • Candidates who are seeking to remove excess skin in the chest
  • Candidates who are seeking to tighten the skin in the chest area
  • Candidates who are seeking to improve the shape and contours of the chest
  • Candidates who are seeking to restore symmetry to the chest area
  • Candidates who are looking for long-lasting results.

The cost of gynecomastia surgery in Delhi can vary from patient to patient, based on their desires, age, severity of gynecomastia, and surgeon experience.

Male Breast Reduction Surgery Procedure:

Gynecomastia surgery is a medical procedure used to treat the condition of enlarged male breasts. Gynecomastia surgery aims to restore a normal male breast contour and correct deformities of the breast, nipple, or areola. This is usually achieved by removing the enlarged gland through excision. However, both liposuction and gland excision might be needed to achieve the desired results depending on the individual case of the candidate.

Traditional liposuction – Traditional liposuction is performed to remove excess fat and contour the shape of the chest with the aid of the traditional technique. Candidates with mild to moderate gynecomastia, involving breast enlargement with minimal gland hypertrophy and no excess skin are good candidates for liposuction only. The liposuction technique requires the insertion of a cannula, a thin hollow tube, through several small incisions.

The cannula is moved back and forth in a controlled motion to loosen the excess fat, which is then removed from the body by vacuum suction. The skin will normally retract and tighten to create a nice chest form among the candidates with elastic skin. In case, if the muscular gland is enlarged and causing gynecomastia then surgical removal of the excess gland is performed and sutures are crated in the natural creases of the body and look rarely visible.

To know more about this surgery, schedule an appointment with Dr. Mrinalini Sharma at Aestiva clinic, Best Plastic Surgery Clinic in Delhi.