Men's Breast Reduction Is The Most Frequently Requested Process

Gynecomastia affects 40-60% of men, which is actually one of the most searched phrases in Google during 2017, a process that affects self-esteem.

Gynecomastia is a medical term that comes from the Greek word used to identify the "mothers that are similar to women's". Although it is common for us to hear about this problem, it is currently quite common. It is estimated that gynecomastia affects the ratio of 40-60% of men, which is actually one of the most searched phrases in Google this year, a decrease in the number of men.

Dr. Emilio Moreno Gonzalez is a specialist in cosmetic, reconstructive and cosmetic surgery and co-chair of cosmetic, reconstructive and cosmetic surgery at the Quirón Hospital in Madrid (Bozuelo and San Jose), as well as an associate surgeon at the Institute of Plastic Surgery Martín del Yerro and member of the Spanish Society for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (SECPRE).

Why do men refuse to talk about plastic surgery?

In general, most patients prefer to maintain intimacy around their interventions, which are respectable and fully compressed. The current trend is that more males are thinking about these actions, but it is true that they are still a minority compared to women. In my opinion, there are multiple reasons: on the one hand, there is a cultural / social element in which man is more intrusive when it comes to talking about his feelings or feelings about himself , Often wins the modesty on the desire to improve; go to the surgery clinic to reveal something of your body do not like and your circumstances, in itself, a brave act, although I insisted that the trend is improving; on the other hand, talk about gynecomastia, Very of a certain age, it can be said that the man has been educated in a certain "tolerance" with Physical deterioration in this sense. It is important that only a patient thinks about his or her feelings if the problem is important to his or her life. In this case, the decision is made in consultation and trying to improve their quality of life.

What is breast reduction?

There are two elements in gynecomastia, mammary gland, fat, and to a greater or lesser extent both exist in all cases. For fat accumulation we apply liposuction techniques, and in cases where glandular development is important, partial removal techniques are also applied.

There are also situations in which the shape or size of the aura is problematic, and for these we use techniques of transfer and / or reduction in size. Finally, in cases where the size of the breast is too large and too much skin, there are techniques to reduce excess skin. It is the surgeon who must evaluate each case individually and advise the patient the most appropriate techniques or combination of techniques to achieve male breast, that is, flat, with a small halo and without excess skin.

When is the best age if the problem already exists?

It is clear that intervention should be done in patients who have completed their development and always after excluding the presence of hormonal changes that can cause the problem. Once these conditions are fulfilled, age is not the important thing, but conditioning. Gynecomastia reflects a female image in a male body, and this establishes a conflict besieging the lives of patients in multiple aspects; at the time of wearing clothes, developing swimwear, intimate relationships, and ultimately can affect self-esteem and self-confidence. This is something that can be displayed at all levels of life.

Is the doctor or patient considered that a reduction should be made?

The patient is the person who proves the need for treatment when he sees that the problem is explained and goes to consultation, but the surgeon decides which techniques are being used and leads to the adjustment of expectations; that is, the surgeon must understand what the patient's goal is and explain what is achievable and what can not be achieved. Only in this way will a satisfactory result be achieved.

On the other hand, there are health conditions that may interfere with the intervention; therefore, all patients must undergo a comprehensive preoperative study before intervention. Other conditions such as obesity, consumption of anabolic agents, cannabis or derivatives, some medications or alcoholism make it advisable to correct them before undergoing gynecomastia. It is essential that the surgeon assess the problem and make a complete clinical history.

Did breast cancer increase in men?

Breast cancer in men is a very rare disease, which represents less than 1% of breast cancer. This is usually associated with inherited genetic mutations and its rate of occurrence is stable, although it is increasingly diagnosed early due to the warning of concrete lumps in the breast. There is little talk about it happening because it is really very low.

Can hormonal changes in young people also affect this condition?

Breast is produced by the accumulation of fat or the development of the mammary gland. In this section, hormones play a key role. It is very common in patients who use or consume steroids and sometimes occurs in patients with high levels of female hormones, although in most cases these levels are normal and what happens is that there is an increased sensitivity to these hormones in the mammary gland. Before performing gynecomastia we must conduct a hormonal study to ensure that the levels are normal.

Gynecomastia or breast reduction in men is the most searched for men online.

When one looks at the mirror and what it sees is a prominent breast, what it gets is a female image of itself and creates a conflict of image. Sometimes, the patient does not know how to put his or her name and title. He knows the problem, but he does not know how to recognize the origin. For this reason, counseling is very important.

In my experience, there are few physical reasons in which males generate a lot of discomfort like gynecomastia, which is why you have to overcome humility, control the situation and look for a solution.

What do we not communicate well?

In general, the media are reluctant to talk about cosmetic surgery or aesthetics. it's the truth. In our society, the stream of wellness prevails, with a focus on healthy habits and physical exercise, and sometimes the surgery is placed as a "betrayal" of those principles, quite the opposite.

Plastic surgery is part of those principles. The fact is that there are things that are not fixed with physical exercise or diet, and gynecomastia is among them. The origin of wellness, in almost literal translation, is the feeling of relief with yourself to bring it out in everything you do in your life, and plastic surgery is another tool, sometimes the best, and even the only person who achieves the goals.