Men Kicking Their Insecurities One Procedure at a Time

Not surprisingly, male breast reduction has grown equally popular nationwide- as recent statistics from the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery show that American men underwent 20,280 male breast reduction procedures in 2007, thus making it the 4th popular procedure available for this particular demographic.

Additionally, statistics from the UK now show a 44% increase in male breast reductions between 2007 and 2008, as the procedure has received a tremendous amount of media attention following commentary on former Prime Minister Tony Blair's enlarged male breasts.

But as the numbers seem to indicate, male breast reduction procedures are here to stay.  And for good reason-as the procedure has done more in the area of reducing insecurities and embarrassment that accompany gynecomastia (or enlarged male breasts) than any other procedure to date.

In terms of surgery, male breast reduction is actually quite straightforward.  The patient will first be given general anesthesia or intravenous sedation, so they are perfectly comfortable and do not experience any pain. Following that, a surgeon will make a small incision at the base of the areola and remove the unwanted fat and glandular tissue in the breast with ultrasonic liposuction.

This process of removing fat and tissue takes approximately one to two hours, depending on the amount of breast tissue to be removed; then closes the tiny, un-noticeable incisions with dissolvable stitches. The patient usually awakens rapidly from surgery and leaves the facility within one hour.

Postoperatively, a male breast reduction patient experiences little pain.  They will need to wear a snug-fitting compression vest for 1 to 3 weeks. The patient may shower the day after surgery, perform light activities, drive and return  to work when they feel comfortable, usually within a week after surgery. They may begin exercise within 7-10 days.

Considering the straightforward nature of gynecomastia surgery, the quick and painless recovery as well as the natural appearance of the breasts afterwards, it's no wonder why men increasingly are opting to have the condition surgically reversed, rather than suffer from the embarrassment and distress that often comes from markedly enlarged breasts.

Since 2004, The Patients Advantage is fast becoming the largest matchmaker of board-certified plastic surgeons in the world and is recognized as a leading information source on cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery - matching over 10,000 people with plastic surgeons.

It's easy to see why The Patients Advantage is the premier online search website for finding plastic surgeons. The Patients Advantage is responsible for matching over 9,000 patients with surgeons per year proving that it IS possible to find great plastic surgeons online. We have quickly become a leader in the internet search industry because of its advanced features and matching systems, and most of all, because it's 100% FREE - there are no charges, ever.

Never before has it been easier to connect men and women with plastic surgeons. Plastic surgery is about a lot more than vanity. In reconstruction cases, The Patients Advantage Member Surgeons help people get their lives back and feel more comfortable with themselves. Member Surgeons are trained in the following reconstructive procedures: burn; wound and trauma repair; tumor removal and cancer reconstruction; correction of birth defects and acquired deformities; hand surgery; maxillofacial and craniofacial surgery; and microsurgical reconstruction. Plastic surgery procedures like breast reduction and breast reconstruction can improve quality of life by positively impacting self-image and self-esteem.

Plastic surgery can also slow the aging process and improve the visible signs of aging. The Patients Advantage Member Surgeons are trained in cosmetic procedures of the face and all areas of the body to help you look naturally younger. Among the procedures used to turn back the effects of time: Breast enhancement, body contouring, liposuction, facial contouring, Botox and nose surgery are among the most popular procedures performed by Member Surgeons.

For more information log onto: http://www.thepatientsadvantage.com.

Seed Newsvine

Bookmark this article in your preferred program

Comments

Add Comment

Popular Articles in this cathegory

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 License.