A male breast reduction is a medical procedure to treat gynecomastia and enlarged male breasts. This surgery reduces excess fat or glandular tissue from the breast. Moreover, it helps restore flatter and firm breasts and gives a masculine contour to them.

Enlarged breasts in males are quite common due to various reasons such as genetics and the use of certain medications. Around 40 to 60% of Indian men experience gynecomastia at some stage. There is no specific age for it; male breast reduction can be performed safely on all men, from teenagers to adults.

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When the male hormone testosterone level is decreased compared to oestrogen, it leads to gynecomastia. Therefore, any condition that causes decreases in testosterone or increases in oestrogen is responsible for enlarged breasts in men.

Factors that can abrupt hormone balance are:

Natural Hormone Change

Testosterone and estrogen are responsible for the growth and maturity of sexual characteristics in men and women. Oestrogen is mistaken as exclusively a female hormone. But in reality, male glands also produce this hormone in small quantities since oestrogen is responsible for breast growth when it becomes more than testosterone; it causes gynecomastia in males.

• Gynecomastia in infants: Almost half of the men are born with enlarged breasts because of their mother's oestrogen. However, the swollen tissue goes away after 2 to 3 weeks of birth.
• Gynecomastia in puberty: Enlarged breast during puberty is prevalent. You can contact your doctor and get treatment for it. It gets treated in 6 months to 2 years.
• Gynecomastia in adults: In men from 50 to 80, the condition of the enlarged breast is high. However, most of them do not experience any symptoms.

Medications

Various medications are also the cause of enlarged breasts in a male. Some of them are:

• Anti-androgen is generally used for treating prostate cancer.
• Anabolic steroids and androgens
• AIDS medication
• Ulcer medications
• Tricyclic antidepressant
• Antibiotics
• Heat Medication
• ADHD medications with amphetamines.
• Stomach-emptying medication
• Anti-anxiety medication
• Chemotherapy
• Recreational drugs and alcohol

Substances that cause gynecomastia are:

• Alcohols
• Marijuana
• Anabolic Steroids
• Heroin
• Amphetamines
• Methadose

Health Conditions

Several health conditions can disturb the balance of hormones in men and cause gynecomastia. Here are a few of them:

• Hypogonadism: A health condition that lowers the level of testosterone production in the body and leads to enlarged breasts in a male.
• Ageing: Hormone changes occur due to ageing and hence cause gynecomastia. It is more prominent if you are overweight.
• Tumours: Tumours evolving pituitary glands, testes, or adrenal glands can lead to the production of hormones that can abrupt the male-female hormone balance.
• Hyperthyroidism: This is the condition when the thyroid gland decreases excess of thyroxine hormone.
• Kidney Failure: Most men who undergo kidney dialysis experience gynecomastia due to hormonal changes.
• Liver failure or cirrhosis: Changes occur in hormones due to cirrhosis medications as well.
• Malnutrition and starvation: Testosterone level is decreased in the body if it does not receive adequate nutrients for its growth and proper functioning.

There can be several reasons behind gynecomastia. If you have an enlarged breast, it is time to book an appointment with Dr Ashit Shah to get male chest reduction surgery in Ahmedabad.

Other than benefits, gynecomastia surgery has some risk factors as well. Before undergoing surgery, you need to understand all the possible complications you can face. Your surgeon will ask you to sign the consent form as well.

Gynecomastia surgery risks include:

• Anaesthesia risk
• Changes in nipples
• Bleeding
• Infection
• Damage in nerves or blood vessels
• Blood clots
• Fluid accumulation
• Breast asymmetry
• Poor wound healing and persistent pain
• Shape irregularities
• Unfavourable scarring
• Breasts sensation

You must discuss with your doctor all the possible risks before the surgery. Moreover, one should always choose experienced and trained surgeons. So if you are looking for a male chest reduction surgery in Ahmedabad, Dr Ashit Shah is one of the top cosmetic and plastic surgeons. With his experience, he can mitigate the risk and provide successful treatment.