Gynecomastia Examination
What to do with Gynecomastia
Gynecomastia is an abnormal enlargement of breast tissue in men, which may be present on one or sides. Gynecomastia is quite common and can be found in approximately 10% of the adult male population. The onset is usually during puberty and disappears in one or two years. Features are the enlargement of breast tissue or glands, usually under the nipple is benign. The cause is usually unknown but may be caused by an imbalance hormonal medications and / or ineffective filtration of estrogen by the liver.
The men and children who have a good amount of fat in the breast may appear as if they had gynecomastia, but usually with a diet and exercise to reduce fat. This is called pseudogynecomastia. As for the men and boys who have the bags of fat that are resistant to diet and treatment necessary for the true exercise of gynecomastia.
While gynecomastia is not a serious medical condition that may sometimes be painful and embarrassing to the drafters. The treatment of gynecomastia can be done surgically or with liposuction. The goals of surgery is to reconstruct the breast contour and looking for any cancerous lesions. Most often, the tissue is benign, however it is recommended to have the tissue examined.
Breast reduction surgery for gynecomastia is performed as an outpatient and surgery usually do not last more than an hour, but more area surgery may take longer.
Bearing in mind that when surgery is very important to choose a surgeon with a certificate of plastic with extensive experience in reducing male breast. This will help ease knowing that the surgeon has the knowledge, skills and experience to provide the results you want while ensuring safety throughout the procedure.
If the examination of Gynecomastia Surgery, Dr. Tom is a pouste La Jolla / San Diego Plastic Surgeon specializes in plastic surgery cosmetic and reconstructive surgery and is dedicated to restoring appearance, self-esteem, function and quality of life of patients. After 17 years of training medical and major surgery, Dr. Tom is double board certified pouste general surgery and plastic and reconstructive surgery.
About the Author
Dr. Tom Pousti is a La Jolla / San Diego Cosmetic Plastic Surgeon specializing in Reconstructive and Cosmetic Plastic Surgery and is dedicated to restoring appearance, self-esteem, function, and quality of life to his patients. After 17 years of extensive medical and surgical training, Dr. Tom Pousti is double board certified in General Surgery as well as Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
Dr. Pousti and his wife Marjan reside in San Diego with their three sons and daughter.