An estimated 40% to 60% of American men suffer from "Man boobs". A far more common condition than most men imagine, gynecomastia is an abundance of fat, breast tissue and/or skin in the male breast area. "Man boobs" aren't just the scourge of the severely obese.
Many men of normal stature and fitness suffer from gynecomastia.
The condition can simply be a matter of unlucky genes or excess male breast tissue resulting from either significant weight gain or dramatic weight loss. Having protruding male breasts can make it embarrassing for men to go shirtless at the beach or swimming pool. Many men with gynecomastia are so uncomfortable with their appearance that they avoid wearing t-shirts or fitted shirts that might reveal their condition.
Male breast reduction plastic surgery can remove excess fat, tissue and skin from the male breast area to create a normal, more youthful, more virile appearance. A skilled, board-certified Cleveland plastic surgeon can reshape the male breast area to create a more attractive, more sculpted physique. Vaser LipoSelection is particularly effective in removing excess fat and breast tissue in men. The male breast is more compact and fibrous than a woman's breast. Vaser LipoSelection allows the plastic surgeon to more precisely target fat and tissue removal areas and remove fat and tissue excess completely with considerably less trauma to the patient than other cosmetic surgery techniques.
Recovery time, of course, depends on the individual but is generally brief. After breast reduction plastic surgery, the patient wears a compression garment during the immediate post-operative period to aid in the recovery process, but it can soon be discarded and you can show off your new physique with pride.
Male breast reduction is one of the fastest growing cosmetic surgery procedures. Stomachs aren't the only things that droop after significant weight loss. Just as many Cleveland men and women have discovered the value of a tummy tuck to remove excess skin and tighten the abdomen after weight loss, men are now turning to breast reduction surgery to bring their pectorals into line with their new buff shape.
Male breast reduction plastic surgery has increased 80% over the past two years. Television shows like The Biggest Loser have focused national attention on the need to change our diet and exercise habits. The show has been a wake-up call for the 25% of American adults who struggle with obesity and has encouraged many men and women to increase their activity levels and pursue a healthier lifestyle. What The Biggest Loser doesn't show, however, are the unattractive results of significant weight loss. Skin over-stretched for years by fat deposits gradually loses elasticity. Remove the fat and the skin can no longer "snap back" to its former shape. It hangs in unattractive loose folds from chests, stomachs and butts.
While a testament to the hard-earned accomplishment of major weight loss, residual flabby skin detracts from the svelte new image you've worked so hard to create. Having lost the excess weight, it can be demoralizing to find that your new body fails to conform to the hard-body image you've been working toward. After all, you worked hard to achieve buff, not flabby!
SmartLipo MPX also offers a significant advantage in taking care of areas such as the chest, flanks and abdomen because of the combination of "fat melting and skin tightening". Cosmetic surgery performed by a board-certified Cleveland plastic surgeon can reshape your body so that your physical form matches your mental image. No more embarrassment when you take your shirt off at the gym or beach. Just as tummy tucks and liposuction can give men the washboard abs they worked for, breast reduction surgery can create the buff pecs you crave!
When a woman chooses to undergo breast enhancement surgery, she usually has a specific goal in mind. Whether she is choosing breast enlargement, breast reduction or a breast lift, she has a mental picture of how she wants her appearance to change. She may want to enlarge her breasts to give herself more pleasing feminine curves. She may want to reduce overlarge breasts to create better body balance. She may want to lift sagging breasts for a more youthful appearance. Appearance may be only skin deep, but the emotional impact of our appearance on our self view, self-esteem and self-confidence cuts to the very core of our being.
Our perception about how we look does affect how we feel about ourselves and that affects everything else – confidence in ourselves and our abilities, work and social relationships, romantic relationships, the role model we present to our children, even our basic satisfaction with life. As a woman, when you look in the mirror it is natural to focus on your breasts. Your breasts are the outward representation of your femininity. A woman who is comfortable with her breasts is confident in herself as a woman. When a woman feels that her breasts detract from her femininity, cosmetic surgery can not only restore but increase her confidence in herself as an attractive and competent woman.
Some women considering breast enhancement cosmetic surgery fail to fully discuss their goals and expectations with their surgeon and may, therefore, be disappointed with the results. A woman frustrated that her sagging post-baby breasts may seek breast augmentation when a breast lift is needed to pull up overstretched muscles to achieve the desired result. Sometimes a combination of procedures will best meet a woman’s desired goal. Dr. Poblete and the dedicated staff at Accentuate Within help clients identify their appearance goals, educate them about cosmetic surgery options and develop an individualized treatment plan to achieve those goals.
It may not be considered politically correct, but in American society our breasts in some part define us as women. Front and center, they command attention – large as melons or tiny apples, young and pert or old and droopy, proudly exposed or embarrassingly hidden. Women may not like to admit it, but how they feel about their breasts affects how they feel about themselves. Women with less than "Hollywood ideal" breasts can be perfectly comfortable of their anatomy and feel completely confident in their appearance. But many women feel sensitive or embarrassed about the appearance of their breasts.
Women with small breasts may feel less than feminine. They may feel unattractively boyish and unwomanly. Their feelings can place them at a social disadvantage. Their feelings of inadequacy with their body can filter into their personal, romantic and work life, robbing them of self-confidence and opportunities.
Women with large breasts may feel that their breasts are too prominent. Large breasts can be uncomfortable and cumbersome. The weight of overly large breasts can cause backache and posture problems. It can be difficult to find clothing that fits attractively and comfortably across large breasts without embarrassing gapping.
And then there's gravity. Eventually, no matter what size your breasts, gravity will tug on muscles and breasts will droop. It's a normal, if undesirable, part of aging that can be exacerbated by nursing. As milk engorges the breasts, it stretches tissues. After your baby stops nursing, breasts may not return entirely to their previous shape. Over-stretched skin can make breasts slightly flaccid. The problem can become more pronounced with each birth and with age. Drooping breasts don't match the dart marks in clothing and even the best bra can't always make clothing look like it should. Many women find drooping breasts a disheartening part of aging that destroys their confidence and makes them feel embarrassed about their appearance.
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