What is Liposuction?
Trying to eliminate excess fat from the different body parts such as the abdomen, thighs, and other body parts. Sometimes diet and exercise are not sufficient for some people to get rid of the problem. One of the most amazing methods of surgery which has been proved beneficial for different people is liposuction. The surgery has been used for decades now. Many patients are opting for this surgery to remove body fat which is collected on different parts of the body. The liposuction surgery can be combined with different procedures such as tummy tuck and breast augmentation.
What Is Male Breast Reduction?
Male breast reduction surgery is helpful to get rid of the condition of Gynecomastia. This is the problem in men when they develop enlarged breasts. This condition is common in young boys but it can occur at any age. It can cause discomfort and some patients also lose their self-confidence. The problem can happen due to different reasons such as hormonal changes, the use of drugs, obesity, and the problem can be hereditary also.
How They Are Different From Each Other?
- The liposuction surgery is performed with the help of a device called cannula. The device is a steel tube. The doctor will gently insert the device into the chest and then move it back and forth. This way the tissues will get break into pieces and then they are sucked out from the body.
- In the male breast reduction surgery, the patients are first given anesthesia. The surgery is performed by making incisions around the nipple to remove the excess fat. Sometimes the doctor will remove the excess skin also and for this more incisions are required. In some cases, the surgery can be performed with liposuction.
- The recovery time in male breast reduction is around 2 to 3 days it can take more time.
- The liposuction surgery takes around 2 days to recover.
- Male breast reduction maximum cost of treatment is around $8000.
- The cost of liposuction is around $4000 to $20,000. It depends on how much area is to be treated and whether the surgery is combined with different procedures or not.
As you have read how the surgery is performed and what is the difference between them. The difference is very less between both of the procedures. If you want to get the treatment of Gynecomastia then you should go for the male breast reduction surgery. If you want to get rid of excess fat then go for liposuction surgery. For best advice consult the doctor so that he can tell you which surgery will be best for you.
