Gynecomastia is enlargement of breast tissue in males. This gives the females like appearance to male chest. Also known as Male boobs or Male breasts.
There is no specific proven cause for gynecomastia but it is generally related to increase in sex hormone or increased sensitivity of breast tissue to normal hormone level.
Absolutely no role but trauma to chest can cause mild temporary swelling which may look like gynecomastia. In some cases trauma to chest can focus your attention to already existing small gynecomastia.
Yes there can be other causes like certain kidney and heart drugs if taken for long can cause gynecomastia as side effect. Also gynecomastia is physiological in infants and old age people.
This is a benign disease which means that this will never turn into cancer.
No there is no medicinal or any other form of treatment for gynecomastia.Gland can be removed only surgically by a Plastic Surgeon.
This surgery is performed under General Anesthesia , there is no pain during surgery. After surgery there can be mild pain for 2 to 3 days.
Plastic Surgeon will perform Liposuction for Fat , through very small incision 4 to 5mm in the side chest. Small gland can be removed through the same incision .
There is minimal risk in every surgery due to anesthesia. However modern anesthesia is very safe and generally no complications are seen.
Mostly gynecomastia surgery is done as a day care surgery . Patient can usually go home by evening.
Normally bed rest is not needed after this surgery.
However, Physical exertion or Gymming has to be avoided for 2 weeks at least.
Pressure garments are worn after surgery for 3 months.
As such there is no age indication for surgery but this should not be performed before physical and psychological maturity.
Good age according to me will be after 17 years at least.
