What is Gynaecomastia?

Sometimes called “man boobs”, Gynaecomastia is a condition that leads to excess fat and skin in the male breast region leading to enlarged or protruding breasts.
This undesired male breast protrusions can be a disturbing condition for many men. This is especially true in teenagers where body image often has greater priority and this condition is common. Older men who have suffered weight changes or hormonal deficiencies may also find they have larger male breasts. Many men over 40 or 50 complain about their ‘man boobs’ or ‘moobs’ and feel self-conscious about them.

Dr Kumar typically sees patients who fall into two age groups and four categories when looking for Gynaecomastia surgery in Sydney.

They are:

• males in their teenage years who are embarrassed by the condition.
• men in their late forties or early-to-late fifties who want help restoring their lost chest firmness.
• men of either age group who have lost weight and have excess skin or fatty tissue in the chest area.
• body contouring patients who have experienced obesity and significant weight loss.

Gynaecomastia isn’t typically physically dangerous unless it’s a symptom of an underlying medical problem (some are listed below). But having enlarged “male breasts” is often linked with emotional and social discomfort.

Having gynaecomastia can leave a man feeling very self-conscious about his body. It can also significantly impair a man’s self-confidence and clothing choices.
We live in a very warm climate. Being able to take your shirt off during summer could be important to you. Some males may avoid certain physical activities, relationships or even physical intimacy because of their chest.

Male breast reduction is slowly becoming a more common surgery performed in Australia

What Is Male Breast Reduction Surgery

Gynaecomastia surgery can contour the chest area to provide a more toned, athletic chest. This is achieved through a combination of liposuction and tissue/skin excision The results of the procedure are significant and permanent.
For the extremely enlarged and ptotic male breast, a more significant breast reduction may be indicated. Extended male breast reduction involves removal of considerable breast tissue, fat and skin. This procedure may require larger skin incisions and create more obvious scars, similar to female breast reduction scar patterns.

Some of the causes of Gynaecomastia may include:

• hormonal changes that often occur with puberty
• genetics
• increased levels of oestrogen
• decreased or lacking testosterone
• chronic kidney or liver disease
• HIV infection
• Chronic illnesses
• Over-use of certain drugs (like cannabis/marijuana, Anabolic steroids or alcohol)
• obesity and weight fluctuation

If Dr Kumar suspects an underlying condition causing your symptoms then he may arrange some tests to assess for these prior to proceeding with any surgery.

Many men who have gynaecomastia (“man boobs”) may get embarrassed by them. If you have excess fat and skin of the breast or have concerns about the size and shape of your nipple-areolar complex, you may feel the condition has left you with a feminising effect of your chest appearance.

Surgery may help you get a flatter, firmer-looking chest and reduce the puffiness look of the nipple area

Am I A Good Candidate For Male Breast Reduction Surgery In Sydney?

You may be a candidate for fat transfer surgery if you:

• Are embarrassed by your “man boobs”
• Have concerns wearing tight-fitting shirts or the latest slimline shirt fashions
• Are afraid to take your shirt off in front of someone you’re wanting to impress or in general
• Dislike summer because you’re uncomfortable going shirtless or topless