Gynecomastia – Causes, Symptoms and More
When it comes to plastic surgery procedures, and aesthetic enhancement overall, we have a tendency to look at this like it’s an industry almost exclusively for women. And in truth, while the vast majority of the cosmetic medicine industry as a whole is definitely geared towards women, and its quite obvious that the vast majority of patients who undergo any form of plastic surgery are women – things are definitely changing, slowly but surely. Over the past few years, according to Dr. Richard Swift, the best plastic surgeon Greenwich has to offer, more and more men are having plastic surgery than ever before, as procedures are being designed – some exclusively to men, and others, while always being unisex, are being somewhat engineered into a version specific to men and another specific to women. this is a wonderful thing and points to the evolution of plastic surgery. Especially when it comes to body contouring Greenwich men could have had tons of different procedures done, but for many, it sounded a bit odd – just because society views any type of aesthetic enhancement surgery to be specific to women.
According to Dr. Swift, as the best plastic surgeon Greenwich has to offer, many male patients would often scoff at the idea of being suggested liposuction or a facelift – but the fact is that Dr. Swift, uses specific techniques to ensure these procedures maintain the masculine shape and appearance, while also providing the needed enhancement. One of the procedures however, that’s almost exclusively for men, is surgery done in order to treat gynecomastia Greenwich men who are experiencing enlarged breast tissue are able to get a reduction and improve the look and the contours of their nipple region of the chest. In this article, we will be exploring some of the common symptoms and causes of gynecomastia – to better help patients understand exactly what it entails. now before anything else, we must explore the condition itself. When it comes to gynecomastia Greenwich men who experience hormonal fluctuation during puberty often suffer from puffy nipple areas – this is considered to be gyno. Gynecomastia is an increase in the amount of breast gland tissue in boys or men, caused by an imbalance of the hormone’s estrogen and testosterone. Gynecomastia can affect one or both breasts, sometimes unevenly. Newborns, boys going through puberty and older men may develop gynecomastia as a result of normal changes in hormone levels, though other causes also exist. Generally, gynecomastia isn’t a serious problem, but it can be tough to cope with the condition. Men and boys with gynecomastia sometimes have pain in their breasts and may feel embarrassed.
Symptoms
When it comes to body contouring Greenwich surgeon Dr. Richard Swift often reminds patients that they should understand that these procedures aren’t generally done to reduce weight and aren’t weight loss procedures. But rather, these are methods to tighten and tone, therefore, gyno is rarely considered to be a condition marked by fatty breast tissue. While some men who are overweight might suffer from gyno, it is more of a swelling, and a product of hormonal changes and other issues. According to Dr. Swift, the best plastic surgeon Greenwich has to offer, there are only a few major symptoms of gynecomastia. The first being the appearance of swollen breast tissue, usually specific to the nipple and slightly surrounding the nipple area. This is why we mentioned that it isn’t about having fat breast tissue, as this is simply a product of being overweight, and not gyno. The second major symptom is the tenderness of the breasts, and again, mainly the nipple area. When the nipple area is tender, it can feel odd wearing certain types of more abrasive clothing, and patients can be in pain, just from having things brush against their nipples. If any of these issues occur, or your breasts begin to experience any type of discharge, its important to contact a doctor, as it is likely gynecomastia.
Causes
The fact is that the main cause of gynecomastia, is the fluctuation of hormones in the body. More specifically, gyno occurs when there is a decrease in the amount of the hormone testosterone compared with estrogen. The decrease can be caused by conditions that block the effects of testosterone, reduce testosterone or increase your estrogen level. The hormones testosterone and estrogen control sex characteristics in both men and women. Testosterone controls male traits, such as muscle mass and body hair. Estrogen controls female traits, including the growth of breasts. Most people think of estrogen as an exclusively female hormone, but men also produce it — though normally in small quantities. Male estrogen levels that are too high or are out of balance with testosterone levels can cause gynecomastia. The fact is that all too often, this hormonal change is a product of the use of steroids and the use of exogenous hormones, especially when it is done without proper doctor’s supervision. Gyno can also occur in infants due to the estrogen transferred to the child when breastfeeding. However, it is most common in those going through puberty as hormones are going nuts at this time, and in adults from 50 to 70, again due to limited testosterone. As a a procedure for body contouring Greenwich surgeon Dr. Swift, can perform a male breast reduction procedure that will help to remove the appearance of gynecomastia. For more information on the procedure, and others, be sure to contact Dr. Swift today.
