Moob issues trouble men

Moob issues trouble men

Increasingly, men in the city are resorting to breast reduction surgeries.

Do looks really matter? Well, it looks like it does if the mounting number of breast reduction surgeries in the city is anything to go by. Every young man desires to have a hot bod, but not every one is lucky. An increasing number of young men, especially in their late teens and early 20s in the city have developed the condition called gynaecomastia, the development of breast tissue. The presence of man boobs or moobs, have shattered down the confidence of these youngsters and are preventing them from mingling with their friends and family, freely.

According to plastic and cosmetic surgeon Dr Raghu, who has been performing two breast liposuction and gland excision surgeries on an average every week, the surgeries have shot up because of the increase in awareness level. "It's not like these surgeries were not happening in the city before. They were taking place but at a much lesser frequency."

Unfortunately, those who have gynaecomastia are subjected to a lot of ridicule, at their schools, colleges or work places. "Most of the guys who frequent here come because they are scoffed at by their peers. Some also opt for surgery because they are unable to wear tight T-shirts. Some of them are so discomfited that they come without the knowledge of their family members," says Raghu.

One of the primary causes for the development of breasts in men is believed to be unhealthy eating habits, apart from congenital and hormonal reasons. "This is one of the repercussions of unhealthy eating habits that primarily comprises junk. No amount of exercise can reduce this fat as the breast tissue has many compartments. Interestingly, the number of surgeries shoots up during the months of May and June. Youngsters get operated during the vacations as this gives them time to heal," says consultant plastic surgeon Dr A Manohar.

These youngsters feel so awkward about their looks that they bow out of social gatherings. "Youngsters with these kinds of issues are jeered at and hence have such low self-esteem that they do not even talk it out with their parents. Parents should inculcate good eating habits and should encourage active physical life in their children. At the same time, as they grow old, they should provide them a shoulder to lean on. The affected person also should talk about any discontent with their parents," says counsellor KV Jayashree. Dietician Kumuthavalli sums up saying that youngsters should avoid fatty and sugary foods. "Instead, they should include fruits, vegetables, fibrous food, green leafy vegetables and sprouts in their diet. They should also eat on time to avoid the cravings for junk. Good food can go a long way in maintaining one's health and looks.
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