There's a big difference between someone flapping your flabby man boobs around and getting a big handful of newly ripped muscle. Still, you can't expect to see your man boobs disappear with a snap of your fingers or after doing one rep on a bench press machine. If you want to get rid of man boobs you're going to have to be patient and exercise a little self discipline. What follows are a few general suggestions for getting rid of or at least reducing the appearance of your manly bosom.
Gynecomastia refers to the condition of the development of female-like breasts in men. Around 50 percent of men of different races around the world have this condition. It can develop during adolescence, with the male as young as twelve years old. This condition is due to hormonal changes, and is also due to improper diet, drug intake, and other lifestyle-induced hormonal imbalances.
The decision to have breast reduction surgery is extremely personal and you'll have to decide if the benefits will achieve your goals and if the risks and potential complications are acceptable. The risks include unfavorable scarring, infection, changes in nipple or breast sensation, which may be temporary or permanent, anesthesia risks, bleeding, blood clots, poor wound healing and breast contour and shape irregularities.
In many cases, there is no need for surgery as changes in lifestyle or diet can reverse gynecomastia. For some, however, the only option is gynecomastia surgery. This procedure is usually performed as an outpatient surgery, although the patient may be required to stay for a few days in the hospital for recovery.
Medications are administered for your comfort during the surgical procedure. The choices include intravenous sedation and general anesthesia. Your doctor will recommend the best choice for you. Incision options include a circular pattern around the areola, a keyhole or racket-shaped pattern with an incision around the areola and vertically down to the breast crease or an inverted T or anchor-shaped incision pattern. The incisions are brought together to reshape the now smaller breast. The results of your breast reduction surgery are immediately visible. Over time, post-surgical swelling will resolve and incision lines will fade. Satisfaction with your new image should continue to grow as you recover, but be warned of the hefty $2000-$6000 price tag.