Gynecomastia Surgery - Is it Safe?

Posted on March 1, 2008

Gynecomastia, or (man boobs), is the development of abnormally large mammary glands in males resulting in breast enlargement.

Gynecomastia can be physiologic (occurring normally during infancy, puberty and older age), or pathologic (due to drugs or disorders such as androgen deficiency, testicular tumors, hyperthyroidism, and chronic kidney disease).

Approximately 40% of all men will suffer from this condition at one point in their life. The conditions in teenagers will around 95% of the cases go away in a matter of months. As for the rest they will seek a solution to get rid of their man boobs. Gynecomastia can be a source of great anxiety and low self-esteem.

How to get rid of man boobs.

The most common form of treatment for gynecomastia is surgery. Surgery is a very common procedure but there are several risks involved. This article will enumerate some of them.

The risks include:

-Unfavorable scarring,
-Changes in nipple or breast sensation (may be temporary or permanent If liposuction is used)
-uneven contours
-rippling or loose skin
- irregular pigmentation
-Breast contour and shape irregularities
- Skin discoloration
-permanent pigmentation changes
- swelling and bruising
- Breast asymmetry

On top of that the cost alone of surgery ($4000 to $8000) is out of reach for a lot of man boobs sufferer. Add to that the fact that most insurance companies don’t cover this type of procedure as it is considered a cosmetic surgery.

Fortunately there are other less expensive ways to get rid of man boobs.

To learn more about the various possibilities, visit our website to learn how to get rid of man boobs naturally. We provide reviews of the various gynecomastia treatments available on the market. Our goal is to show you how to lose man boobs

Article Author :Derek_Silverman