There’s a big difference between someone flapping your flabby man boobs around and getting a big handful of newly ripped muscle. Still, you can’t expect to see your man boobs disappear with a snap of your fingers or after doing one rep on a bench press machine. If you want to get rid of man boobs you’re going to have to be patient and exercise a little self discipline. What follows are a few general suggestions for getting rid of or at least reducing the appearance of your manly bosom.
Gynecomastia, a condition of over-developed or enlarged breasts in men, is common in men of any age; around 50% of men worldwide has this condition. It can be the result of hormonal changes, heredity conditions, disease or the use of certain drugs. Gynecomastia can cause emotional discomfort and impair your self confidence. Some men may even avoid certain physical activities and intimacy simply to hide their condition.
Although gynecomastia surgery is a very effective procedure, not every man wants to have it done due to several disadvantages. Aside from being a costly operation, the procedure is also painful afterwards and takes quite a while to heal. During the recovery period, the patient can feel a lot of discomfort. Ugly scars, infection and bleeding might also develop after the procedure. But in spite of its many disadvantages, the results are excellent. The breasts are smaller, and the results are seen right away.
Since the cause of man boobs in some men can be attributed to obesity, apathy, or a generally unhealthy lifestyle, lifestyle changes and diet changes can reverse gynecomastia. But for those who are afflicted from an imbalance of hormones in the body, the only option is gynecomastia surgery. Performed mostly as an outpatient surgery, you only need to stay for a few days in the hospital to recover after going through gynecomastia surgery.
Doctors almost always perform gynecomastia surgery while the patient is under general anesthesia. During pre-operative visits, the doctor and patient may decide on new, usually higher, positions for the areolas and nipples. Excess tissue may simply be removed through a tiny incision in each breast. This leaves minimal scarring. Afterwards, a choice between the inferior pedicle, vertical scar or liposuction only is made. The procedure usually costs from around $2000 to as high as $6000. As such, save up for this procedure or use your money to go to the gym to get rid of your man-boobs; it’s your choice.