Man pecs too big: Too Much Chest: When Your Pectorals Are Too Big

Your Sculpted Pecs Are Worthless

Marcus Jecklin is fucking gorgeous. His body comes at you like an old Batman fight: Biceps, BOOM! Pecs, KABLAM! Abs, POW! Glutes, WHAMMO! And his traps… if FettyWap hadn’t already claimed it, people would call Jecklin the Trap King.

But let’s be clear about what we’re looking at. Yes, his endless capacity for bicep curls and lat pulldowns earned him the nickname «Powerthirst.» Yes, he’s six feet and 185 pounds of beastly brawn, with 8% body fat. Jecklin, 26, is often tapped to join pick-up games of basketball, beach volleyball, flag football, soccer, or softball. But he has a secret: he’s terrible at those sports. «I never live up to the expectations people have of my body,» he told VICE. «I’m constantly disappointing people. It’s more embarrassing than anything else. I’m not as fast as people expect. Not as strong. Not as anything. I’m basically average. Secretly average.»

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By contrast, John Baranik, 22, is a senior at the University of Pennsylvania who regularly runs a mile in under five minutes, works out with the Penn cycling team, does 25 pushups like it’s nothing, and pops high-rep bench presses of his own weight (at 5’8″, he’s 150 pounds). He can do sit-ups «until the cows come home,» he told VICE. Baranik is gorgeous too, but he describes his body as «medium build» because he doesn’t have abs. Well, not visible abs.

When Baranik worked as a mountain hiking guide in Colorado, he regularly had difficulty with the Jecklin types. «Those are the only guys who struggled in our hikes,» Baranik said. «This was right by the Air Force Academy. These were military guys. And I’d be forcing fruit snacks down their throats to get them through it. They just had no idea how their bodies worked outside of a gym.» Their giveaways, he said, are their protein bars and shakes, their endless peacocking about «chest days» and «leg days,» and their disbelief at the fact that rock climbers need not bother with pull-ups, a gym favorite that has surprisingly little real-world application.

Photo courtesy of John Baranik

These men are known colloquially as facade-bods. They are second-generation Schwarzeneggers, contemporary iterations of the chicken-legged meatheads of yesteryear. Despite the current talk about centeredness, health, fitness, self-respect, their main goal is, as one gym’s slogan puts it, to #lookbetternaked.

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Facade-bod types are missing the point by developing muscles that do little other than please the eye. Take biceps. «Bulging biceps are required by almost no sport. You don’t need them to throw a ball, swing a bat or a racket or a punch, swim, or climb,» Nic Berard, 32, who runs a physical therapy practice in Los Angeles, told VICE. «They get in the way. And yet guys want those big biceps because they want to look good in a shirt. Or without a shirt.»

A glance (or glare) at underwear-model pro athletes—David Beckham, Rafael Nadal, Hidetoshi Nakata—reveals they’re not that built or ripped. True athleticism, Berard noted, comes from muscles that are more hidden.

A sculpted physique can even be dangerous. «Having six-pack abs can make you as vulnerable to spine injury as having a gut,» Berard said, «because what we call ‘six-pack abs’ are the most superficial muscles, the rectus abdominis, but real strength and stability comes from the transverse abdominis and the multifidus, which are closest to your spine, and obliques for rotational strength. » He added that bench presses are «not healthy» and sit-ups are «the worst exercise you can do because they’re spine-crushing.» Men who build up only their pecs and biceps often develop serious shoulder damage because of a lack of «scapular stability,» he said, adding, «If you want to look good, that’s easy. But then that’s all you get. I see a lot of injured personal trainers [in my practice], actually.»

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There are unexpected, ineffable consequences of pursuing a body that’s more, um, eff-able than functional. «I hear the worst things from girls about those guys in bed—sex with a statue, basically,» Aaron Copeland, 27, a trainer in Houston and cofounder of SwoleSquad Apparel, told VICE. «I’ve been that guy,» admitted Sanders Omoshebi, 29, a trainer in Miami who has worked as Dwayne «The Rock» Johnson’s body double. «Sex for me was over in ten minutes,» he recalled, «You’re doing shitty cardio. Your hip muscles are too tight. You can’t thrust. I felt sorry for the girls. «

Basketball and bedroom hustle alike, Copeland noted, involves «fast-twitch muscles that don’t pop when you build them. A lot of muscle that pops is unnecessary. That’s for ego lifters. I can train those guys for months and never hear them talk about their actual health.»

Noah Neiman, 32, a New York-based celebrity trainer with Barry’s Bootcamp and founder of his own brand, Noah Neiman Fitness, laughed: «We call these guys ‘all show and no go.'» Neiman, who regularly leads fitness camps with Nike, stresses benefit over brawn, which means he rarely talks with clients about how they’ll look. «I keep it real. I don’t talk about aesthetics. I talk about emotional benefits,» he told VICE. «That way you never get frustrated because you’re leaving every exercise feeling good. And, honestly, the six-pack will come quicker and stronger if you feel good. It’s a tougher road when you’re focused on looks. Feeling good is wealth. Looking good is new money. It gets real stupid real quick. «

For his part, Jecklin, of BOOM-POW splendor, now laughs at the days he craved attention and validation so hard he’d «wear short shorts and ripped, stringy tank tops, basically being naked at the gym,» he said. He segued to CrossFit until a herniated disc forcibly segued him into gymnastics. «Gymnastics is more injury-preventive,» he said. «Spine, hamstring, glute, groin, shoulder flexibility. It’s all better for your back.» Now his goal isn’t measured in pounds; he wants to be able to do the splits.

«I wish I’d been doing gymnastics my whole life,» he said. «Now I can do more than I ever could.» He still avoids pick-up games, though.

UPDATE 9/6/16: An earlier version of this story stated that rock climbers often «can’t» do pull-ups; it’s been edited to better reflect John Baranik’s perspective on the subject.

How to Make Your Pecs Smaller

How to Get a Bigger Serratus Anterior

How to Target the Center Chest Area With Exercises

by Richard Choueiri

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If you are «suffering» from a case of rapid chest muscle growth, but want to continue training the muscle group, then you need to alter a single component of your pecs training regimen: repetitions. By increasing the rep range to 15 to 25, or even as high to 50, you provide a different stimulus to your muscles, mainly increasing muscular endurance. Doing this type of training overtime will lead to atrophy — muscle loss — of your pecs. Apply this higher rep training style to upper pec exercises, such as the incline dumbbell bench press, and lower pec exercises, such as the decline dumbbell fly.

Incline Dumbbell Bench Press

Step 1

Grasp a dumbbell in each hand and sit on the weight bench.

Step 2

Lie back on the incline part of the bench and hold the dumbbells over your upper chest with your arms extended.

Step 3

Bend your elbows to lower the dumbbells by each side of your upper pecs. Keep your chest up during the entire range of motion.

Step 4

Extend your elbows to return the dumbbells up to the initial position.

Decline Dumbbell Fly

Step 1

Put your feet under the roll pads of the decline bench and lie back on the bench.

Step 2

Grab a dumbbell in each hand and hold the dumbbells over your lower chest with your arms slightly bent and elbows pointing out.

Step 3

Move the dumbbells downward in an arc motion until each is near lower pec level. Make sure you hold your chest up during the entire range of motion.

Step 4

Move each dumbbell upward in an arc motion until they are centered over your pecs.

References

• American Council on Exercise: Dumbbell Incline Press
• ExRx.net: Dumbbell Decline Fly

Tips

• You can also do the incline dumbbell fly to further work your upper pecs and the decline dumbbell bench press for your lower pecs. Do three to five sets for each exercise in your pectoral workout routine. To ensure you complete at least 15 reps per set, you must use a lighter resistance.

Warnings

• Do not perform more than two pectoral workouts per week to avoid falling into an overtraining state, which can eventually lead to serious injury due to a lack of muscle recuperation.

Writer Bio

Richard Choueiri is a fitness and nutrition expert and the author of «The Human Statue Workout.» He began writing professionally in 2007 and his work has been featured in Bodybuilding.com and «Physique Magazine.» Choueiri studied exercise science and nutritional science at Rutgers University. He holds an American College of Sports Medicine CPT, and a National Exercise and Sports Trainers Association CMMACC.

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why it grows, what to do, the treatment process

Gynecomastia is a disease associated with breast growth in men. It affects 30-50% of the males.

The process of increase is due to the accumulation of adipose tissue or the presence of hypertrophy of the glands. The size of an enlarged male breast can vary from one to ten cm, with an average of 4 cm. When probing, a dense elastic formation is detected, which is mobile and has a clear contour.

Gynecomastia is not dangerous for a man’s health, but it causes complexes and psychological discomfort.

What are the types of male breasts?

Treatment and removal of gynecomastia in men depends on many factors. First, you need to determine what kind of education.

• True gynecomastia. Breast growth is ensured by development directly due to an increase in glandular tissue. In this case, a seal forms under the nipple, which, when probed, does not cause pain. To confirm, it will be necessary to do an ultrasound. If the diagnosis is confirmed, the removal of gynecomastia in men will be carried out by removing the gland.
• Lipomastia. Breast augmentation is justified by the growth of adipose tissue. Most often, this type is characteristic of people who are overweight. Removal of gynecomastia in men in this case can be performed using liposuction.
• Mixed. The combination of the first two types: the combination of an enlarged gland and the presence of fatty deposits. Removal of gynecomastia in men occurs by combining liposuction and excision of the gland.

Both bilateral enlargement is observed, when both glands grow evenly, and unilateral, when only one breast can be enlarged.

How does the disease proceed (degrees of development)?

To determine which removal of gynecomastia in men will be optimal, it is necessary to understand the stage of development of the disease.

• Developing stage. The gland is just beginning to form. This period usually lasts for 4 months. Gynecomastia at this stage responds well to conservative treatment.
• Intermediate stage. Approximate period from 4 months to 1 year from the start of development. The chances of a reverse recovery of the previous size are quite small. Most often, at this stage, the removal of gynecomastia in men is performed surgically.
• Fibrous stage. At this stage, there is a fully formed connective tissue, which, most often, begins to acquire fatty compounds. Removal of gynecomastia is performed exclusively through surgery.

Why do men grow breasts?

The causes of this disease can be problems in the hormonal background.

• Physiological. A boy is either already born with this disease, or it appears during puberty, when hormonal disruptions occur. Gynecomastia can manifest itself in old age, when hormonal changes occur.
• Pathological. The reason for breast augmentation is associated with disorders in the body. This may be a consequence of the presence of a number of diseases, such as mumps, castration, testicular trauma, diseases of the kidneys, liver, lung tumors, stomach, etc.
• Idiopathic. This type includes cases where it is problematic to identify the exact cause of the disease.

Male breast enlargement due to medication

Gynecomastia can be a side effect of some medications. Among them:

• anabolic steroids are drugs that mimic the action of the male sex hormone testosterone. They are used by bodybuilders to build muscle mass;
• hormonal preparations;
• preparations for hyperacidity of the stomach
• certain diuretics;
• cardiac preparations;
• lavender oil and tea tree oil.

Abuse of alcohol and drugs can cause pathological gynecomastia.

How to remove male breasts (treatment process)?

In cases where there is a breast enlargement of 4 cm or more, options for incomplete regression are possible. Then surgical removal is performed. The technique is selected based on the type of gynecomastia.

Pseudogynecomastia surgery

If the cause of male breast growth is adipose tissue, then in most cases liposuction is performed. The clinic performs modern vacuum liposuction through micro-punctures. There are no incisions or stitches on the chest.

Surgery for true gynecomastia

If the glandular tissue is too rough and dense, then the hypertrophied mammary gland is removed. The plastic surgeon makes an incision along the lower edge of the areola, removes excess glandular tissue and, if necessary, fatty tissue, and then applies a cosmetic suture to the wound. Surgery is similar to breast reduction surgery, which is often performed on girls.

Surgery for mixed form

For mixed form of gynecomastia, surgery is performed by combining 2 techniques.

The choice of technique for the operation is always individual and is determined by the plastic surgeon at the consultation.

Is it possible to do without surgery (conservative method)?

Physiological gynecomastia, which often occurs in newborns, and gynecomastia in puberty do not require special treatment.

The conservative treatment of gynecomastia can, to some extent, relieve the symptoms and correct the hormonal balance. In this case, an integrated approach of specialists is needed: an endocrinologist, a therapist, a cardiologist. They develop an individual treatment plan. If the conservative method of treatment does not give results within 6 months, then it is better to contact a plastic surgeon for plastic surgery.

What should be considered after the operation?

Liposuction for gynecomastia is performed under local anesthesia. It feels like anesthesia in the dentist’s chair — the patient is conscious, but does not feel pain. Such an operation is performed on an outpatient basis — the patient spends several hours in the clinic under supervision, and then goes home. Intravenous anesthesia may also be used.

Rehabilitation after surgery takes 2 weeks. An important step is wearing a compression bandage. This is important to reduce the risk of swelling and stabilize the result.

The patient will be able to evaluate the final result 1 month after the operation.

A teenage boy’s breasts are growing: what should I do?

At the first sign of a deviation from the norm, we recommend that you consult a general practitioner and an endocrinologist. Specialists will make the correct diagnosis and develop an individual treatment plan.

We determine gynecomastia in men by symptoms, find out the causes and perform treatment at the Constanta Clinic

Gynecomastia in men is a disease based on one- or two-sided enlargement of the mammary glands. The disease can progress both against the background of hormonal disorders, and in relatively healthy men who do not have problems with hormones, but are obese.

There are two forms of gynecomastia in men: physiological and pathological. The physiological variant of breast tissue enlargement occurs in newborns and adolescents, as well as in the elderly, in whose bodies the level of testosterone decreases sharply, and female sex hormones, estrogens, begin to predominate. Gynecomastia in the neonatal period occurs due to the influence of mother’s hormones that enter the child in utero.

At puberty, many adolescents suffer from bilateral breast enlargement, which usually resolves on its own without any treatment. The problem is associated with changes in the hormonal background, namely, with an increase in the amount of estrogens and their predominance over male sex hormones.

In most cases of gynecomastia in men, there is a bilateral increase in the volume of the mammary glands. At the Constanta Clinic, you can seek qualified medical assistance, make an appointment with experienced specialists who will conduct a comprehensive diagnosis and establish the true causes of the development of the disease. Doctors will develop individual tactics for the treatment of gynecomastia, in accordance with the diagnostic data obtained and the general well-being of the patient. Read more about the treatment of gynecomastia in men in our Clinic.

Main causes of gynecomastia in men

Normally, the mammary glands in men and adolescents are underdeveloped, formed by a small amount of glandular tissue. With obesity, adipose tissue begins to predominate. Breast volume is due to the influence of female sex hormones — estrogens, as well as prolactin — a pituitary hormone. When, for various reasons, the androgenic index decreases and the amount of estrogen increases, there is an excessive growth of the mammary glands in men according to the female type with a predominance of glandular cells.

Unlike physiological gynecomastia in men, which is considered a passing phenomenon and in most cases is eliminated on its own, the pathological form of the disease is often associated with organic pathology and serious internal disorders. It is often necessary to involve highly specialized specialists in treatment: therapists, endocrinologists, oncologists, and surgeons.

The main causes of true pathological gynecomastia:

• a similar condition is typical for neoplasms of the pituitary gland and testicles, primary hypogonadism, prostate adenoma and other hormonally active tumors;
• increase in the amount of prolactin — increased secretion is associated with neoplasms of the pituitary gland and a lack of thyroid hormones;
• treatment with drugs that stimulate the synthesis of estrogens and prolactin;
• taking steroids;
• infectious and inflammatory processes, immunodeficiency states;
• chronic intoxication;
• overweight;
• diseases of the liver and kidneys;
• diseases that are accompanied by metabolic disorders and dysfunction of the endocrine glands.

Drug dependence has an extremely unfavorable effect on the state of the liver and mammary glands. Potent drugs, especially of the opiate group, increase the synthesis of prolactin, disrupt the functional abilities of the liver, disrupt the course of metabolic reactions, change the state of the gonads and reduce the amount of testosterone produced. All this increases the synthesis of female sex hormones and leads to the development of gynecomastia.

Main symptoms of gynecomastia

The main symptom of gynecomastia is the overgrowth of the mammary glands. As a rule, in men, an increase in predominantly glandular tissue is observed. With an increase in the amount of adipose tissue in the chest area, specialists diagnose pseudogynecomastia. In addition to the appearance of mammary glands that are not characteristic of the male constitution, other signs of the disease may be present:

• pathological discharge from the nipples;
• pain in the chest;
• nipple sensitivity;
• induration of breast tissue;
• Discomfort when rubbing the chest against garments.

If pathological growth of the mammary glands is detected, it is necessary to contact specialists as soon as possible. Only doctors, having wide diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities, can make an accurate diagnosis and choose an effective treatment regimen for gynecomastia in a man. Of particular concern to specialists is the unilateral enlargement of the mammary gland, which can be observed with the development of malignant pathology, as well as the appearance of bloody discharge from the nipple and suspicious seals. Sometimes, against the background of male gynecomastia, the axillary lymph nodes increase, which can also be considered an alarming symptom that requires a doctor’s consultation and a detailed examination of the breast and surrounding tissues.

Gynecomastia examination

To make a preliminary diagnosis, it is enough for the doctor to conduct a standard examination and palpation of the breast tissue and adjacent lymph nodes. But an accurate diagnosis of gynecomastia is carried out only on the basis of the results of modern research. Ultrasound is considered the main method of diagnosis. Specialists conduct an ultrasound examination of the mammary glands, organs of the scrotum, axillary lymph nodes.

Laboratory studies are actively used, which include the determination of the level of testosterone, hCG, estradiol and prolactin, as well as other hormones (if indicated). If a malignant tumor is suspected, a biopsy of the mammary glands is prescribed. Additionally, magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography of internal organs are used.

In the Constanta Clinic, patients have access to many types of modern diagnostic and laboratory tests, which allow them to obtain the most reliable information about the patient’s condition and the work of all his internal organs, including the endocrine glands. We provide professional assistance to men with gynecomastia and provide both symptomatic and surgical treatment.

Gynecomastia is a serious disease that requires an integrated approach and the participation of experienced professionals. Delays in contacting the Clinic or the use of dubious home treatments for gynecomastia in men can lead to the development of serious complications. Our specialists have at their disposal modern therapeutic and surgical methods to combat this disease, which are highly effective and safe. You can discuss treatment options with your doctor. Do not hesitate to ask the specialist questions that interest you. The doctors of the Constanta Clinic are focused on respecting the interests of their patients and the maximum concentration of professional forces on solving the problems of each applicant.

Gynecomastia and steroids

Taking anabolic steroids often leads to the development of male gynecomastia. Steroid hormones contribute to the excessive formation of female sex hormones, in particular — estradiol. As a result of long-term use of anabolic steroids by athletes, there is a deposition of adipose tissue according to the female type and a bilateral increase in the mammary glands. Athletes taking steroids should take care of the prevention of gynecomastia in advance. It consists in taking special drugs that block estrogen receptors. Ideally, an athlete’s career should be built without the use of steroid drugs, which have a detrimental effect not only on hormonal status, but also on the entire male body.

Gynecomastia due to endocrine pathologies

Endocrine diseases often cause the development of gynecomastia in men. Various pituitary tumors lead to hyperprolactinemic hypogonadism. In this state, the synthesis of gonadotropins, testicular function are disturbed, spermatogenesis may decrease. As a result, men note a decrease in potency and the disappearance of libido. Adolescents in this state do not have a pronounced expression of secondary sexual characteristics.

Hyperprolactinemia is observed with the growth of prolactinoma, as well as with other pituitary adenomas and the presence of hormonally inactive adenomas. In childhood, gynecomastia can occur with hyperthyroidism. Thyroid hormones increase estradiol levels. To get rid of gynecomastia provoked by hyperthyroidism, it is first necessary to treat the underlying disease.

Gynecomastia and genetic pathologies

Genetic anomalies often underlie the development of gynecomastia. Most often, excessive growth of breast tissue is diagnosed in men with Klinefelter syndrome, in which an extra X chromosome is detected in the cells. These men are more sensitive to estrogen. With this disease, hyperprolactinemia occurs, which also enhances the manifestations of gynecomastia.

In Klinefelter’s syndrome, puberty may occur on time, but puberty is often delayed. Patients are predominately tall and have abnormal physiques, in which the lower torso is significantly larger than the upper. The size of the testicles is reduced. With chromosomal abnormalities, the treatment of gynecomastia is predominantly surgical. The nodular form of the disease requires constant medical supervision and a biopsy after surgery or at the diagnostic stage.

Reifenstein’s syndrome occurs with increased estrogen synthesis and the development of gynecomastia. Symptoms of the disease appear, as a rule, during adolescence, when hormonal changes in the body occur. At the same time, specialists identify signs of underdevelopment of the genital organs. Such patients require hormone replacement therapy with an individual selection of the dosage of funds.

True hermaphroditism also occurs with symptoms of gynecomastia. The patient usually learns about his problem at the beginning of the puberty, when the active growth of the mammary glands begins and other signs of the formation of a figure according to the female type appear.

Gynecomastia and liver disease

Some pathologies of the liver can lead to the development of gynecomastia. Important metabolic processes take place in the liver tissues. This organ is responsible for the metabolism of steroids. Therefore, in case of violation of its work, with the development of hepatitis, alcoholic cirrhosis, the risk of growth of the mammary glands in men increases. Specific renal enzymes lead to the destruction of prolactin and gonadotropins, as well as to a slowdown in the release of body tissues from metabolic products. All this often leads to an increase in the level of prolactin and estrogen, causing the progression of gynecomastia.

Gynecomastia and neoplasms of the mammary glands

Tumors in the mammary glands are often mistaken for true gynecomastia. The process is most often unilateral, but sometimes neoplasms cover two mammary glands at once. To the touch, the tumor has a dense texture, usually soldered to neighboring tissues and is distinguished by fuzzy contours. With neoplasms of the breast in men, sanious discharge from the nipples may appear, sometimes the lymph nodes in the armpit are noticeably enlarged.

When a neoplasm is detected, specialists refer the patient to mammography, ultrasound, MRI and prescribe a biopsy, the results of which can determine the nature of the tumor and make appropriate predictions for the future.

Iatrogenic Gynecomastia

Iatrogenic gynecomastia occurs while taking certain medications. The risk group includes patients who undergo hormonal treatment with estrogens, as well as other hormones (gonadotropins, glucocorticoids). Against the background of hypogonadism, specialists often prescribe testosterone, which is toxic to the liver and can cause signs of temporary gynecomastia. Cardiac glycosides have a similar effect, stimulating the active production of steroids and disrupting the functional abilities of the testicles.

Drug-induced gynecomastia is most often a reversible process that can be stopped after the drug is discontinued, which provoked excessive growth of the mammary glands. But it is necessary to stop the drugs as soon as possible. If you do not pay attention to the appearance of gynecomastia on the background of drug therapy for 6-12 months or more, irreversible fibrotic processes will begin to occur in the tissues of the mammary gland. The advanced form of the disease is mainly subject to surgical treatment.

Principles of treatment of gynecomastia

Treatment of gynecomastia in men can be therapeutic and surgical. The physiological form of the disease in adolescents and newborns usually disappears spontaneously and does not require the use of specific therapy. According to indications, specialists can carry out hormonal correction with drugs that reduce the level of female hormones. But any drugs used to treat gynecomastia in men are prescribed only by qualified specialists who are familiar with your clinical case. Self-administration of medications, without studying the hormonal status and diagnostic results, can lead to adverse health effects and an increase in the symptoms of the underlying disease.

Conservative therapy for gynecomastia is the appointment of hormonal agents containing testosterone. Such drugs are effective in the initial period of the development of the disease, in the first months, when cicatricial changes and other complications that require surgery have not yet occurred.

A severe form of gynecomastia is difficult to treat conservatively. It is extremely important to seek medical help in a timely manner, when it is possible to achieve high efficiency of drug therapy. If the doctor recommends surgical treatment, do not refuse it. Today, men with gynecomastia get the opportunity to undergo minimally invasive surgical interventions, after which there are no rough keloid scars in the mammary glands. It is these operations that are carried out at the Constanta Clinic. Excess tissue is removed through the subareolar approach or using an endoscopic method with access from the armpit. In the second case, absolutely no scars remain on the skin of the chest.

With false gynecomastia, liposuction is indicated. The surgeon sucks out excess fat through small punctures in the skin or removes it in a classic surgical way. The operation is performed under general or local anesthesia, depending on the patient’s condition and his wishes.

Preparation for surgical treatment of gynecomastia in men

No complex preparatory activities are carried out. The patient undergoes a comprehensive examination, which allows assessing his state of health and choosing the appropriate tactics for surgical intervention. Based on the diagnostic data, the doctor makes predictions for the future and selects the correct treatment regimen that prevents the development of complications, both during the operation and in the postoperative period.

The operation is carried out on an empty stomach. The doctor will tell you in detail about the features of the surgical stage and the recovery period. You must strictly follow the doctor’s prescriptions, in case of any questions or deterioration of health, it is recommended to contact your doctor without delay.

Recovery period after surgical treatment of gynecomastia

In most cases, surgical treatment of gynecomastia in men proceeds without complications. As a rule, long-term hospitalization is not required. The patient is discharged home, giving detailed recommendations on the rules of conduct and prevention of complications.