Male Breast - How Does Cosmetic Surgery Reduce Its Size?

When it comes to male breast, the most common problem that many men come across is developing large breasts or gynecomastia which refers to the swelling of the breast tissues. Though mainly experienced during puberty, men of all age can suffer from it. Sometimes, even newborn babies suffer from short-term gynecomastia as a result of the presence of their mother's estrogen hormone in the blood. Consult with a cosmetic surgeon in case you want to get rid of your enlarged breast.

As far as the side effects associated with male breast cosmetic surgery for reducing the size, there are a few, such as scarring, swelling or bruising and changes in the skin pigmentation. However, one must know that while the incision mark will fade away over time, though not vanish completely, chances of experiencing other side-effects are rare. Visit your cosmetic surgeon right away in case you experience any after-surgery complications.

For a majority of men with enlarged breasts, the root cause lies in natural changes in testosterone and estrogen; for others using drugs like heart medicines, antibiotics, antidepressants, and medicines for dealing with anxiety and heartburn can also be the reason. Undergoing certain therapies like chemotherapy and AIDS treatments can be responsible too. Talk to a cosmetic surgery specialist to find out whether you are a candidate for male breast reduction or not.

Often people assume that the size of a large male breast can be reduced with exercise. However, it is not true. Yes, exercise indeed is very helpful in keeping one s physique fit and keep the body as well as the breasts in good shape; but it doesn t mean it can reduce the sizes of male breasts. It is only with cosmetic surgery like gynecomastia surgery that male breast size reduction can be possible. Ask your doctor about what are the exercises that you can do to stay fit, after having male breast reduction cosmetic surgery.