If you have "man boobs," then you probably know what a hindrance this cosmetic blunder can be. Not only can it be embarrassing, it can cause your self-esteem and body image to take a serious nose dive. But the good news is that you're not alone, and it's a relatively easy problem to fix through male breast reduction liposuction.

Gynecomastia, the medical term for "enlarged male breasts" is a common condition among men. It can develop at various times in life and for a variety of reasons. In infant boys, it's usually the result of being exposed to excess hormones from the mother during pregnancy or breast feeding. However, this usually disappears as the infant grows. Teenage boys can develop enlargement of one or both breasts as a result of hormonal changes during puberty. However, this also often disappears after puberty.

Gynecomastia becomes a problem in men when enlarged breasts develop and never go away. Most of the time, this is the result of weight gain and the accumulation of fat in the chest region. However, the enlarged breasts can consist of glandular tissue at times. Sometimes man boobs are the result of changes in hormones with age, but it is rare. Enlarged breasts in men can also be caused by medical conditions, such as tumors, kidney disease, liver disease, or medications. However, the most common reason for the development of man boobs is excessive weight gain. And for this, male breast reduction liposuction is an option.

There are many methods of liposuction treatment that can be used to remove fat from the chest region. Although traditional methods require the patient to undergo general anesthesia, many of the newer procedures require only local anesthesia. With the treatment area completely numb, men can undergo male breast reduction liposuction completely awake and with very little to no pain felt.

The recovery period for male breast reduction liposuction depends on the type of liposuction procedure you undergo. Procedures that require general anesthesia, the recovery period can take up to six weeks. For procedures that require only local anesthesia, the recovery period is often just a few days.

Although many cases of gynecomastia can be treated with liposuction, there are cases that require a combined procedure of male breast reduction liposuction and surgery. In these cases, the patient is usually placed under general anesthesia, as the surgery requires an extensive amount of cutting in the breast region to eliminate the gynecomastia.

If you are considering undergoing male breast reduction liposuction, you will want to make sure you are at or close to your ideal weight before undergoing the procedure. You should also seek the advice of a qualified cosmetic surgeon before deciding whether or not male breast reduction liposuction is the right method of treatment for your gynecomastia.