Posted Date : 27 Dec 2018

Teasing, social trauma and embarrassment….the mental traumas associated with gynecomastia are endless. Although gynecomastia does not present any risks, the condition can have a significantly negative impact on the person’s mental and emotional health, particularly during adolescence.

Gynaecomastia is a common problem with more than half of adolescent males experiencing what we call ‘man boobs’. Merely having gynecomastia can cause significant stress to the person’s general health, social functioning, mental health, self-esteem, and eating behaviors.

So if you think gynecomastia is purely an aesthetic concern… then sorry to burst your bubble! But the damaging effect the condition can have on the mental and emotional health of an individual is as much of a concern as the condition itself. Many men even fear that their dating life and in some cases married life will take a hit due to their condition.

Therefore, it is very important for us to understand that Gynecomastia is not a dangerous disease. Though it mainly occurs due to hormonal or genetic problems or obesity, it is not at all harmful. It is, therefore, important for the family and friends of people with gynecomastia to encourage them to express their concerns and feelings freely as they tend to keep them bottled up

By doing so, it reassures them that they are loved and cared for as they are and realize that the issue is blown up in their own mind than in the eyes of those around.

Undergoing gynecomastia surgery is more than just correcting a cosmetic concern. It’s about restoring the person’s self-confidence, body image, and creating a better outlook for their life. Gynecomastia treatment is something worth exploring for men of all ages who are potentially suffering from the issue to evidently experience improvements in your body image and confidence.

https://www.novacosmetic.in/blog/blog/gynecomastia%E2%80%93an-issue-that-rocks-a-man-sense-of-manliness/

Am I doing it for myself?

Just like we all know each patient’s goals are unique, it also stands true that you should have a very specific idea of what you want fixed. The happiest plastic surgery patients are those who undergo procedures to fix a specific issue or as a way to normalize their body to feel good about themselves, not in hopes of changing and improving other elements of your life and certainly not if you’re doing it for someone else.

Do I know want exactly I want the procedure to correct??

If you know you want to fix an issue like a nose job to balance your features and help you breathe better, or you want a gynecomastia to help uplift your esteem, or get a Breast Reduction to help you with your posture and get relief from neck, shoulder and back pain, that’s fine.

Or, if you want to normalize your body to feel good about yourself like an earlobe Correction to repair and restore your lobes, an eyelid lift to improve the appearance of your eyelids or a stretch marks reduction treatment to help you feel good about yourself when you don that bathing suit, that’s fine too.

But if you're just looking to go for a change without knowing what you want out of it or whether it will fix your concerns, that's a huge red flag!

What am I expecting from the procedure?

If your expectations are to look like the celebrity you like or transform yourself completely, you might have to step back and rethink! The point of getting a cosmetic procedure is to make you a better version of you. Not make you look like someone else. So if you are going into cosmetic surgery with unrealistic expectations the effect it will have on your looks and life will be drastic.

Am I ready to take the time to follow the pre and post-procedure advice?

If you’re a smoker you will be strongly advised to stop smoking altogether or at least for two to four weeks before and after your cosmetic procedure or if you’ve had a cool sculpting you will have to exercise and watch your diet to maintain the look. Every cosmetic procedure comes with its pre and post procedure advice that you will have to follow for better results.

Will I feel better after the procedure?

So ask yourself, ‘How will I feel looking in the mirror after the change?’ If the answer is, ‘I’m going to look good outside just as I feel good inside,’ then you’re good go!

https://www.novacosmetic.in/blog/5-questions-to-ask-yourself-before-considering-a-cosmetic-procedure/