Its a common misconception that diligent and long term exercises reduce or even eliminate male breasts. It is routine to see an individual presenting to us with gynecomastia saying that he had worked as hard as he could, but he could not “burn the breast”. The main problem is in the understanding of male breasts- Gynecomastia. Let me try and clear out some common doubts and misconceptions.
1. Male also have breasts. Not just females. Only the amount is less. However enlarged breast tissue in males results in what is called Gynecomastia.
2. Gynecomastia is fairly common. Some studies show incidence ranging from 30-60% of adult males.
3. Its not a disease. It is just a manifestation of a minor (or rarely major) hormonal imbalance.
4. Individuals who are clinically normal in terms of male sexual characteristics do not need the expensive hormonal evaluation routinely.
5. Exercise does not burn the breast tissue. The common misconception is that the breast tissue is made of fat. Its is made of BREAST GLAND. Hence it cant be burnt, no matter the amount of exercise or workouts.
6. What exercise however does is, it enlarges the chest muscle called the Pectoralis Major which lies beneath the breast tissue. So when the muscle increases in size and bulk it only makes the breast tissue look more prominent and hence worsens the overall appearance.
7. Add to this the protein supplements that have small amounts of anabolic steroids or hormones. It further increases the muscle bulk and also increases the breast tissue.
8. Many men especially in their early twenties and thirties work hard on getting rid of the breast tissue which is however futile.
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Estimated cost of surgery Rs.45,000.
Summary of Gynecomastia Surgery:
Duration of Surgery: 2-3 Hours
Duration of Hospital Stay: Day Care Basis (0-1 Days)
Need of follow-up: Yes. Usually once or twice
Suture Removal: No (Absorbable Sutures)
Gynecomastia Surgery in Bangalore, India 