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Cosmetic/Plastic Surgeon•Mohali
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One of the most common cosmetic procedures performed in the world today is that of breast augmentation or reduction. This is a fairly common surgery wherein depending on the requirement of the patients; the breasts are either made bigger with the help of implants or reduced in size by excising fat and tissue. Although a majority of these patients are female, there are an increasing number of male patients, who opt for male breast surgery as well.

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Cosmetic/Plastic Surgeon•Chennai
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Gynecomastia occurs only in middle-aged men who are in poor physical shape. True or False? Take this quiz to know now.
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Cosmetic/Plastic Surgeon•Bangalore
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When it comes to a man's physique, enlarged breasts can be quite embarrassing. This is a condition known as gynecomastia or "men boobs" or " enlarged breast in men" and affects more men than you would imagine. It may affect one or both breasts. It can result in terrible embarrassment, teasing, and social trauma. Many will try to hide it with thick loose shirts, avoid bare chest activities like swimming, exercises etc and withdraw from public exposure.Though it does not pose a significant health ...more
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Hello. The gynecomastia itself has different variants, like fatty growth, glandular growth or mixed type. There are different grades in that as well. Its better if you can consult and get examined for the diagnosis following which appropriate treatment can be discussed.
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Cosmetic Physician•Mumbai
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Do you know that enlarged breasts, which are observed in many men are caused because of a health condition? This is known as gynecomastia and involves enlargement of the breast tissues in men. The condition is commonly called man boobs. It is usually not something serious and is not always permanent.

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During the puberty stage, gynecomastia is quite common and normal. It occurs because of natural changes in oestrogen and testosterone, the sex hormones. The condition is also lik...more
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Cosmetic/Plastic Surgeon•Delhi
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When it comes to a man's physique, enlarged breasts can be quite embarrassing. This is a condition known as gynecomastia or "men boobs" or " enlarged breast in men" and affects more men than you would imagine. It may affect one or both breasts. It can result in terrible embarrassment, teasing, and social trauma. Many will try to hide it with thick loose shirts, avoid bare chest activities like swimming, exercises etc and withdraw from public exposure.Though it does not pose a significant health ...more
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Cosmetic/Plastic Surgeon•Delhi
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The best way to treat Gynecomastia is surgery. This can be done on a Daycare basis. You will need to wear compression garment for 6 weeks, after 3 days of the procedure. You will need to avoid heavy weight lifting also (6 weeks post op). We use VASER technology for removing of the extra fat from the chest area. Regards,
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When it comes to a man's physique, enlarged breasts can be quite embarrassing. This is a condition known as gynecomastia or men boobs or enlarged breast in men and affects more men than you would imagine. It may affect one or both breasts. It can result in terrible embarrassment, teasing, and social trauma. Many will try to hide it with thick loose shirts, avoid bare chest activities like swimming, exercises etc and withdraw from public exposure.Though it does not pose a significant health risk...more
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Cosmetic/Plastic Surgeon•Gurgaon
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Men also suffer from breast enlargement, medically called gynecomastia. This usually happens when the levels of female sex hormones, in the affected male, overshadow the male sex hormone levels.

Gynecomastia is different from fat accumulation in the male upper chest. It is typically characterised by an increase in the glandular tissue, which can produce milk.

Lots of adolescent boys suffer from male breast enlargement due to the adolescent hormonal surge, though, the condition ...more
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