An enlarged male breast can be caused by two conditions: gynecomastia and pseudogynecomastia.
Pseudogynecomastia is characterised by excess fat accumulation in the male chest, whereas gynecomastia is a medical condition marked by enlarged glandular tissue. In most cases of mixed gynecomastia, the chest is characterised by a combination of enlarged glandular tissue and excess fat.
Symptoms of
Gynecomastia is a male breast disorder that affects 65% to 70% of males worldwide, young and old. It is the proliferation of breast glandular and may be accompanied by fatty tissue [1].
This medical condition, which can affect male breasts bilaterally or unilaterally, is generally caused by hormonal imbalances.
As gynecomastia generally cannot be hidden under clothing, it can bring about p
Do you feel helpless and desperate because you are unsure what to do? Botched gynecomastia surgery is not uncommon.
Lately, a question often asked, which begets a scratch on the head, was…"I read about scarless gynecomastia surgery online; can you do that? Can you guarantee that there will not be any scars after the surgery?"
Gynecomastia diagnosis involves a medical evaluation by a doctor to identify the condition affecting the chest. There are various methods to confirm. Read on.
The mean age of men seeking gynecomastia surgery at Amaris B. Clinic Singapore was 33. However, recent years have witnessed a notable increase in older male patients above 42, with the oldest being 70.
While hormonal imbalance can happen to just about anyone and hence can be distressing, there are common symptoms that men can look out for.
"Gynecomastia botched cases are more common than most people think. Patients for whom I have carried out revision surgery include those who have had gynecomastia surgery done using liposuction without gland excision or insufficient gland excision and liposuction done."
Men’s body shapes have changed over the years – perhaps due to the type of exercise undertaken (no more riding out to battle on your steed!) to the level of mobility (far less hunting and gathering), along with the food eaten, and possibly even hormone levels (man boobs). All of these can impact how a man looks physically, and also his confidence.
When it comes to thinking about what is co
Dr Ivan Puah details the various presentations of gynecomastia, including its basic anatomy and various gynecomastia grades and how gynecomastia looks like in men of different ages.
Lately, we've been fiercely swamped with advertisements promoting fat freezing to tackle enlarged male chests, clinically known as gynecomastia, which affects nearly 60% to 70% of males. And it got us thinking... "Is it possible to treat a medical condition with fat freezing?"
Dr Ivan Puah looks at why men want to make changes and answers some questions on the popular aesthetic and cosmetic treatments for men.
Can the male breasts be enlarged if you consume meat that has been treated with growth hormones?
At Amaris B. Clinic, we believe that everyone deserves to look and feel good. Accordingly, the extensive range of treatments we provide does accommodate to a man’s needs as well. Consequently, we have been seeing a rise in the number of male patients seeking appearance improvements and in addressing clinical issues like gynecomastia.
Many things in life are best enjoyed shirtless; swimming, sunbathing by the beach and hanging out with your friends at an evening barbeque. The enjoyment of these fun and worry-free times are often interrupted or even eliminated altogether by depleted confidence levels due to enlarged male breasts.
Liposuction is more than just what meets the eye. It is a procedure that combines science and art.
More men in high-stakes careers such as finance, hospitality and IT are turning to aesthetics and cosmetic treatments to keep pace with the rat race.
Body sculpting and liposuction are used by men (as well as women) to get them into a shape they feel good about. It’s important that you come out looking better than when you went in! Unfortunately, there have been plenty of botched liposuction procedures and also fat freezing and cosmetic procedures that have gone wrong. Many of the ones being corrected here in Singapore were carried out in diffe
Yes, gents, it’s okay to have aesthetic treatments and cosmetic surgeries such as facial liposuction! An increasing number of men over 35 are moving from basic grooming such as eyebrow shaping and skincare, to aesthetic treatments like wrinkle-smoothing, commonly known as ‘Brotox’, laser skin rejuvenation and dermal fillers. They also seek cosmetic surgeries such as facial liposuction, pseudogynec
Because no two bodies are alike, liposuction cannot be done in a cookie-cutter fashion. Body fat features, thickness, and distribution, like fingerprints, are unique for each individual.
