June 2018 - Apollo Cosmetic Clinics

  • How to get rid of man boobs – 10 Tips – Best chest exercises

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    Man boobs, also known as moobs, are an enlargement of breast tissues. Enlargement happens due to increased intake of foods and chemicals that boost estrogen levels. In some cases, the enlargement can be due to a medical condition called Clinical Gynecomastia. Otherwise, the enlargement is a consequence of puberty or being overweight. More than physical discomfort, the condition can lead to psychological issues, such as low self-esteem. Males tend to develop man boobs in three stages- Neonatal period, teenage and old age.

     

    Developing man boobs during puberty is very common and usually goes away once entered into adulthood. The problem is not difficult to tackle and can go away with the help of an active lifestyle. However, if the problem still persists, one should consult for medical help.

     

    Here are 10 ways, including the best chest exercises, that can help you get rid of man boobs.

     

    1- Watch your plate- Eat three well balanced and healthy meals every day. Choose foods that are rich in iron and high in protein. Leafy greens in form of salads and sautes are good to go. Be careful with what you add for dressing. Have green tea instead of other sweetened beverages.

     

    2- Check for body fat percentage- Human breasts are made of lipids(fat). Hence, it is important to control the intake of fat. Start following a low-fat diet. If you continue eating high-calorie foods after the workout, you don’t see any significant difference as you gain back those calories.

     

    3- Focus more on strength and less on cardio- Strength training breaks the tissues and live growth to new ones. After strength training, the recovery process burns more calories as it takes more strength to build new muscle tissues. The end result of strength training is a nice toned body.

     

    4- Focus on the chest but follow a total body approach- While the main concern is to get rid of excess fat on the chest, it is always recommended to do a full body workout. Full body workout has major compound exercises which lead to strength and muscle gains. This helps in gaining a perfect structured body. Full body movements also help you lay down solid strength base.

     

    Chest exercises to get rid of man boobs

    1- Pushups- Push-ups target your chest muscles. Start with your knees and hands and then add new variations. Military pushup, chest squeeze pushup, archer pushup gives new challenges to your chest.

     

    2- Planks- Doing regular planks can help you get noticeable difference on your chest fat. Start by doing 60 seconds of plank and keep increasing the intensity after few days. Within no time you will see results. Stay dedicated and ensure not missing out on your planks and you will certainly cut down your chest fat and build muscles.

    3- Wall Press- This is comparatively an easy exercise for fat reduction. It works on the pectoral muscles which are located behind the breasts and support them. For this exercise, all you need is a wall. Face the wall and place your arms on it. Now bend your elbows and lean your chest towards the wall as much as you can without arching your back. After five seconds, get back to the normal position.

     

    4- Push-up Burpees- This exercise is a great mix of cardio and strength training. It also focuses on the chest and helps you lose fat quickly. Do it regularly and you will soon notice a firm and muscular chest.

     

    5- Kettlebell Swing – Workout with your kettlebell two times a week and you will the aesthetics of your chest taking an attractive shape.

    6- One arm row-  Three supersets of one arm row, three times a week can help your firm up your chest and get rid of man boobs.

     

    Man boobs can also be treated with the help of Gynecomastia surgery. It’s a cosmetic surgery in which liposuction is performed on the breast to suck out the excess fat under the breast tissue so that they lose their swollen look. Another plastic surgery that can help you get rid of man boobs by removing the breast gland is mastectomy. In rare cases, gynecomastia may be a sign of breast cancer in men. That is why it’s always better to get gynecomastia checked and corrected by a doctor. To get in touch with the best cosmetologists and experienced plastic surgeons, book an appointment at Apollo Cosmetic Clinics.

     

  • Difference Between Gynecomastia and Chest Fat

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    Male breasts sometimes referred to as man boobs, are a collection of fat on a man’s chest. The growth in the breast tissue can either be due to fat accumulation in the chest or due to an imbalance in testosterone and estrogen. Development of breast tissues due to hormonal imbalance is a medical condition known as gynecomastia.

    Breast tissues, in males as well as females, respond to hormones. In case of males, the breast tissues remain small because of high testosterone levels. When the growth of testosterone gets low or the level of estrogen increases, the breast tissues responds by growing resulting in male breasts.

    It’s important to know that there’s a difference between excess weight in the chest and diagnosed gynecomastia, so look for the signs of breast tissue and see your doctor for treatment options. The condition when fatty tissue builds up on the chest wall in the area behind the nipple is called pseudogynecomastia.

    The main difference between the Gynecomastia and Pseudogynecomastia (chest fat)

     

    Difference between gynecomastia and chest fat

     

    Chest fat is very common for men who are overweight. Chances of fat accumulation on the chest are high if you are obese and have a high body-fat percentage. If the other body parts have an excess of fat accumulation, it is obvious that the same would be found on the chest area.

    Fat accumulation on the chest is easily noticeable and is particularly obvious. If a person is of slim built or has a good body muscle percentage, then chances of pseudogynecomastia or chest fat are very low.

    Gynecomastia is common during puberty. Young boys go through frequent hormonal imbalance during this time which can lead to the development of male breasts. In the old age, when testosterone levels are low, people can have gynecomastia. Other causes of gynecomastia are

    • Medication
    • Recreational drugs
    • Steroids
    • Genetic disorders

     

    How to know if you have gynecomastia or fat deposition

    Examining your chest can help you identify the difference between gynecomastia and chest fat. The diagnosis can be made when one notices swelling in the breast area.

    The nipples start to point out and the area behind and around the nipples becomes prominent. Spreading of the breast swelling causes male breasts.

    There is a noticeable difference between chest fat deposits and breast tissues. Fat accumulated chest also looks like breasts but is soft and also saggy due to extra skin.

    Male breasts caused due to gynecomastia are firmer and look more like a woman’s breasts.

    Another way to feel your chest and look for a hard lump in the chest area. Gynecomastia is sometimes be diagnosed by a lump formed under the nipples that grow into looking like a breast.

    If you find a lump it can be a symptom of gynecomastia. It is also important to contact a doctor as it can be a rare form of breast cancer in men.

    Another sign of gynecomastia or man boobs is puffy and erect nipples. The excess of female hormones i.e estrogen in the body can make nipples erect and swollen.

    The swollen is sometimes obvious even undershirts and t-shirts. Therefore, in order to identify gynecomastia, examine your nipples.

    If you cannot self-diagnose and identify the difference between gynecomastia and chest fat, you can take help from a doctor. The doctor can carry out tests, usually, an ultrasound scan of the chest wall, to diagnose gynecomastia.

     

    Getting rid of gynecomastia and chest fat

    The swelling and enlargement of the chest is an embarrassment for every man and can have negative psychological effects. To tackle the problem it is important to know the difference.

    Once you know the difference you can work towards getting rid of the problem.

    Chest fat is easier to get rid of in comparison to gynecomastia. Making chest fat go away is simple if you have the determination and dedication. The best way to lose the chest fat is by losing weight.

    Adapt healthy methods to lose weight and within no time you will have a flat muscular chest. Sign up for a weight loss program that will help you lose fat from the chest wall and reduce the fat and swelling.

    Start a workout routine at home or join a fitness and workout centre.  Avoid taking pills and creams as they can have negative side-effects. 

     

    Getting rid of gynecomastia can be difficult. Teenagers who suffer from gynecomastia can get rid of the problem after a few years when the hormone level settles down.

    It is important to regularly exercise and incorporate a healthy meal plan to improve hormonal balance. Diet and exercise will help reduce the fatty component and improve the appearance.

    If you take any kind of recreational drugs and have man boobs, it is recommended to stop immediately. It is will help you get rid of the swelling around the chest and nipples.

    The issue might also be due to consumption of any prescribed drugs. If you can identify this cause, then you can opt for alternative medication. It is important to discuss the case with an expert. Male breast surgery is the best possible treatment one can opt for gynecomastia.

    Telling the difference can be tricky sometimes but understanding the difference will help determine the best way to get rid of the swelling. When opting for surgery, ensure you take the services of a quality cosmetic and surgery clinic.   

    To get in touch with the best cosmetologists and experienced plastic surgeons, book an appointment at Apollo Cosmetic Clinics.

  • What makes you eligible for Rhinoplasty?

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    Rhinoplasty is a surgical procedure meant to correct or enhance your nose by adjusting any nasal flaws. It is important for both, patients and doctors, to identify the reasons for undertaking the surgery and determine the suitable conditions for the same.

    Some of the most common reasons people opt for a Rhinoplasty are:

    • Bulbous tip nose
    • Crooked Nose
    • Narrow nose
    • Nostril collapse
    • Asymmetric tip
    • High bridge
    • Droopy nose
    • Upturned Nose
    • Deviated septum
    • Wide/flaring nostrils
    • Broken Nose
    • Dorsal hump
    • Low bridge
    • Wide nose

    Two factors, primarily, play an important role in determining eligibility for Rhinoplasty:

    The psychological well-being of the patient and their medical history. It is important for the patient to clearly explain the nasal problems that they are facing and be completely open and honest with the surgeon.

    They are expected to give a detailed history of their past medication and must not fail to mention any kind of medicine or drug that they may have consumed, along with the relevant prescriptions.

    The psychological condition of the patients will also be analysed to determine the motive for undergoing the surgery, beyond doubt.

    It is important to have realistic expectations about what the rhinoplasty surgery can accomplish. Prospective patients, who express interest in going for a nasal surgery, are carefully assessed, to ensure that they are physically and emotionally prepared to undergo this cosmetic procedure.

    Prior to the surgery, patients will need to undergo a complete physical test, to ensure that the candidate is physically stable enough to undergo and tolerate the physiological stresses associated with nose surgery.

    Through this examination, every physical problem of the candidate is detected and, in many cases, a consultation with an anesthesiologist is also conducted, if the candidate’s medical data demands it.

    Prospective patients also need to get certain facial and nasal testing done, where their type of the skin, the symmetry of the aesthetic nasal subunits and any visible scar marks are properly evaluated.

    The nasal examination is conducted both, internally and externally: upper, middle and lower section. The structures of these sections; the correct nasal angle measure, which determines the angle at which the nose projects from the face; as well the physical features of the nasofacial tissues, are specifically analysed during this medical examination.

    The purpose of the internal examination is to determine the condition of the nasal septum, the internal and external nasal valves, the turbinate and the nasal lining. Candidates will need to clear all these specific tests, before being cleared for surgery.

    Once the prospective patients clear all the above stages of examinations, there is another pre-surgical evaluation, during which some other specific tests, such as the mirror test, vasoconstriction examinations and the Cottle manoeuvre are conducted.

    Cottle manoeuvre is a technique used to detect an internal nasal-valve disorder. In this procedure, while the candidates gently inhale, the surgeon pulls their cheeks laterally and simulates the widening of the cross-sectional area of the respective internal nasal valve. While doing so, if this movement helps the patient’s inspiration, it is considered a positive result.

    A prospective patient will be declared eligible for Rhinoplasty, only after the final phase of medical tests is successfully completed. During these medical tests and examinations, surgeons also get a good understanding of the specific nasal areas.

    They also become aware of the specific nasal problems faced by the patient which helps them come up with suitable solutions to provide the necessary relief.

    Eligibility criteria for rhinoplasty surgery

    Some other useful information regarding Rhinoplasty:

    1. Avoid the sun: Rhinoplasty involves separating the skin from the bone and cartilage underneath. Exposure to sunlight may cause the development of scar tissue or could complicate the healing process in other ways. To avoid scarring and to ensure the best results, you should take care to avoid exposing your nose to sunlight following your surgery.
    2. Post-op recovery: Post-operative recovery will take between 1 to 2 weeks. After that, you will, under normal circumstances, be able to return to work and your other daily activities. Avoid strenuous exercises and movements until your doctor gives you a go-ahead.
    3. Is Rhinoplasty painful: Normally, a general anaesthesia is administered during the surgery, so you will not be conscious of any pain. Pain medication is prescribed, as needed, during the recovery period. The range in the experience of pain among rhinoplasty patients is highly varied. It is always advisable to stick to the medication prescribed by the doctor. Anti-inflammatory medications work differently from narcotic painkillers, by reducing swelling and improving blood flow in the region.

    It is always advisable to consult with experienced specialists, which helps minimize risks and assists in a speedy, comfortable recovery. Reach out to some of the most experienced and trusted surgeons at an Apollo Cosmetic Clinics near you.

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