Male chest gynaecomastia reduction copyright image dr hazem kahlout Castleknock cosmetic clinic

A surprising number of men have extra fullness in their chest that simply won’t go away with proper diet and exercise; its known as Man Boobs.. Gynecomastia and Pseudogynaecomastia are the medical term used to describe a benign enlargement of breast tissue in males.

There are a lot more men plagued by man boobs gynecomastia than one might think. Previously, men either hid their man boobs problem and bottled up the embarrassment or had to go under the knife to get the glandular tissue removed from their chest.

Surgical removal of man boobs can be expensive and requires the risk of general anesthesia as well as large scars. Now there is another option deal with those “man boobs.” VASER Liposuction at Castleknock Cosmetic Clinic Dublin can now remove the glandular tissue along with fat effectively reducing the bulge causing the appearance of breasts on men.

Gynecomastia is very common in adolescents and is caused by hormones as boys go through puberty. In most, this problem resolves when hormones stabilise around the age of 18-22 years old. Unfortunately, 2 of 13 men continue to have man boobs gynaecomastia throughout their life causing them to avoid pools or other situations due to embarrassment. These men have become very good at hiding their problem rather than addressing the cause.

Treatment options for gynaecomastia

Fortunately, there is a minimally invasive and affordable solution for men wishing to rid themselves of their embarrassment. Ultrasound assisted Liposuction (VASER) available at Castleknock Cosmetic Clinic Dublin can physically remove the tissue causing the bulge in the chest. The ultrasound is used to break down the tough glandular tissue in the male breast; just under the male nipple, while precise liposuction cannula can physically remove the tissue along with the fat in the area. The results; a flatter and manlier looking chest.

Liposuction of the male chest for removal of gynecomastia is a great option for those looking to avoid the dangers of general anaesthesia. The VASER man boobs procedure can be done in an office setting with only local numbing. The fees are significantly less than the surgical procedure, yet the results are comparable. One could even drive them self; home after the procedure if one chooses.

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