Understanding Male Gynecomastia: Achieve a Muscular and Confident Physique! 

Do you suffer from the following problems?

1.Unnatural protrusion of the chest or nipples, affecting appearance.

2.Asymmetry in chest size, requiring possible padding.

3.Social discomfort, feeling uncomfortable at events where upper body exposure is required (e.g., swimming, hot springs).

4.Mood disturbances due to body shape, leading to psychological issues (e.g., anxiety, depression).

Appearance and physique are not only concerns for women; an increasing number of men are also paying attention to their outward appearance, and some of them may face the distress of gynecomastia. If you experience any of the above issues, it is recommended to visit a clinic for evaluation by a doctor and discuss improvement options.

What is Gynecomastia?

“Gynecomastia” refers to men with noticeably feminine-like breasts. During hot weather, men often go out wearing only a T-shirt or tank top, or engage in activities like swimming, hot springs, or going shirtless for sports. However, the presence of feminine-like breasts can cause distress and reduce confidence when participating in social. While ample breasts are often desirable for women, it can be a considerably embarrassing situation when they occur in men.

Causes of Gynecomastia

The breast structure in men is similar to that of women, but due to female hormone stimulation from the adrenal glands, ovaries, and adipose tissue, female breasts develop distinctly. In men, hormones are produced by the testes, which produce male hormones, thereby inhibiting the development of male breasts.

The causes of gynecomastia can be categorized into three main types:

1. Physiological or primary:
Gynecomastia is common during three periods:
(1)Infancy: Due to the influence of maternal female hormones, many newborn babies experience this condition, which usually disappears naturally without treatment.
(2)Adolescence: Hormonal fluctuations during puberty, influenced by female hormones, result in approximately 60% of boys experiencing slight breast enlargement, especially prevalent in overweight boys. Most cases naturally regress after puberty. If symptoms persist for more than 1-2 years after puberty, the chances of natural regression are low, and surgical intervention may be necessary.
(3)Adulthood: As men age, testosterone levels decrease gradually while the proportion of female hormones increases, coupled with a decrease in metabolic rate, making fat deposition more likely. You may notice middle-aged men with more prominent chests when soaking in hot springs or swimming, and that’s because of the reasons mentioned above.

2. Pathological (such as tumors, liver cirrhosis, uremia).

3. Drug-induced (such as diuretics, steroids, chemotherapy drugs, psychiatric medications).

Classification of Gynecomastia

The Simon classification method is most commonly used to assess severity in clinical medicine, comprising four grades:

Level 1: Slight breast enlargement with no skin looseness.
Level 2: Moderate breast enlargement with no skin looseness.
Level 3: Moderate breast enlargement with skin looseness and slight sagging.
Level 4: Severe breast enlargement with skin looseness and noticeable sagging.

While treating gynecomastia is not particularly difficult. Due to the many opportunities for men to go shirtless, such as playing sports, swimming, serving in the military, and exercising, it’s important for men to have chests be flat with well-shaped curves and minimal scarring after surgery.

In the past, treating gynecomastia mostly involved traditional liposuction or extensive excision surgery. However, due to the drawbacks of larger incisions or longer recovery periods, it is recommended to use the latest VASER Ultrasonic LIPO.

Additionally, depending on the different types of gynecomastia, surgical methods may vary slightly:

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What’s VASER LIPO?

VASER LIPO is a technique that uses ultrasonic cavitation to break down fat, reducing the damage to the body caused by traditional liposuction surgeries. It results in less bleeding and lower risk, therefore reducing the overall sensation of pain.

VASER LIPO utilizes 36,000 Hz ultrasonic waves to emulsify fat in the targeted areas, followed by suctioning out the fat using a negative pressure suction tube. It can remove both deep and superficial fat, making it a great option for those seeking body Sculpting.

Theory of VASER LIPO

VASER LIPO, using patented technology, differs from traditional liposuction methods such as power-assisted liposuction, water-assisted liposuction, and laser lipolysis. It employs modified ultrasonic waves at a frequency of 36,000 Hertz to generate millions of tiny bubbles, effectively emulsifying fat cells while causing minimal damage to surrounding connective tissue, nerves, and blood vessels.

As a result, there is significantly less bleeding and bruising during and after the procedure, and post-operative recovery and pain are greatly improved. Additionally, it has a skin tightening effect. Approximately 70% to 80% of the emulsified fat cells harvested can be reused for fat grafting procedures to areas such as the breasts, face, or buttocks.

By preserving elastic tissue, the recovery period is shortened, and the likelihood of irregularities is reduced after surgery. It also removes subcutaneous fibrotic tissue (cellulite), resulting in smoother and firmer skin post-surgery, thereby reducing the need for prolonged compression garment wear.

4 steps

Step 1.Anesthetic tumescent fluid is injected into the fat layer.

Step 2.The VASER probe emulsifies fat tissue at a frequency of 36,000 Hertz.

Step 3.Emulsified fat turns into a liquid, which can be aspirated using the patented VASER cannula.

Step 4.VASER preserves the connective tissue, promoting skin contraction for a smooth and tight appearance in the sculpted area after surgery.

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The main difference between VASER LIPO and other types of liposuction surgery is that VASER LIPO can target both deep and superficial layers of fat. It can effectively reduce bleeding, bruising, and pain during treatment by preserving elastic tissues, shortening recovery time, and decreasing the chances of post-surgery irregularities. It also removes subcutaneous fibrotic tissue (cellulite), resulting in tighter and smoother skin after surgery, thereby reducing the time needed to wear compression garments.