Treating Gynecomastia Improves Quality of Life for Men

Men who undergo male breast reduction surgery to treat gynecomastia are highly satisfied with the procedure, according to an Italian study.

The study also found that treating gynecomastia improves patients’ quality of life.

What is Gynecomastia?

Men with gynecomastia have excess breast tissue, which doctors believe may be caused by hormonal problems. Men with the condition can get a more masculine chest by having male breast reduction surgery.

During surgery, excess glandular tissue or fat is removed, either through liposuction or surgical tissue removal.

Results of Treating Gynecomastia

The study examined 126 patients who had undergone male breast reduction surgery in Siena or Pisa, Italy. The patients, whose average age was 28, were given questionnaires both before and one year after surgery. The survey asked patients about their motivations for treatment, degree of satisfaction with the procedure and quality of life.

All of the patients said their quality of life improved after the surgery, with an average satisfaction score of 8.2 out of 10.

The researchers found the results of surgery to be so positive that they suggested that patients with gynecomastia “undergo surgery always and as soon as possible.”

The surgery is relatively short — generally about one hour of operating time. The study reported a 17.72% complication rate. Potential complications include scarring, pigment changes, asymmetry, infection, bleeding and fluid loss or buildup.

Recovery from male breast reduction takes about one week, and exercise can usually be resumed about three weeks after surgery.

Contact Dr. Pancholi in Las Vegas for more information on male breast reduction.

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The Doctors TV Highlights Vaginal Reduction Surgery

Labiaplasty, one of the lesser known cosmetic surgery procedures, was recently featured on The Doctors TV program. The vaginal reduction surgery has been gaining popularity in recent years, and the show highlighted a patient named Shannon who underwent the procedure.

The 23-year-old patient reported that she felt deformed and said she had “constant discomfort throughout the day.” A urologist suggested labia reduction surgery for Shannon, which was performed by another surgeon. Shannon said she avoided sex and wearing swimsuits before the procedure.

While Shannon said she couldn’t be more happy with the results, some in the medical community say that cosmetic surgery for the vaginal area is misguided and risky.

However, patients, like Shannon, are becoming more open to these procedures.

A 2009 report on less common cosmetic surgery procedures by the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery included vaginal rejuvenation on its list of “fringe” procedures that participants were surveyed about. Over a quarter of respondents were open to trying a less common procedure, such as vaginal rejuvenation.

How is Vaginal Reduction Surgery Performed?

For women with large or irregular labia, which may be the result of genetics, hormones or inflammation, the procedure reduces irregularities of the labia.

The surgery removes excess tissue and then re-contours the skin with absorbable stitches. Patients can expect the incisions to be healed in about two to three weeks. Sexual activity can usually be resumed about six weeks after surgery.

Learn More About Labiaplasty

Watch the segment from The Doctors and learn more about vaginal reduction surgery in Las Vegas.

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Dr. Samir Pancholi Selected as Examiner for World Academy of Cosmetic Surgery Board Exam in Zillertal, Austria

(Las Vegas, NV) – November 28, 2011 – Dr. Samir Pancholi, medical director at Cosmetic Surgery of Las Vegas, recently was selected as an Examiner for the World Academy of Cosmetic Surgery’s (WAOCS) annual board exam taking place December 2-4, 2011 in Zillertal, Austria. WACOS is a professional medical society whose global members are dedicated to patient safety and physician education in cosmetic surgery.

Each year, a small group of cosmetic surgeons from the United States and Europe are chosen to administer the board exam to WAOCS prospective members from the international cosmetic surgery community. The purpose of the exam is to standardize training programs and set norms to ultimately elevate patient safety.

Dr. Samir Pancholi is a prominent national figure in the field of cosmetic surgery, recently serving as Chairman to the Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery and to the American Society of Liposuction Surgery’s Annual Meeting.

“It is an honor to be selected to administer the WACOS Board Exam,” said Dr. Pancholi. “I look forward to participating at the international level in the field of cosmetic surgery and in shaping the demands, qualifications, and knowledge of future surgeons.”
As a cosmetic surgeon, Dr. Pancholi is focused on enhancing the physical characteristics of his patients while working to promote safe practices in cosmetic surgery. Double board certified by the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery and the American Osteopathic Board of Facial Plastic Surgery and Otolaryngology; Dr. Pancholi has expertise in a wide range of procedures for the face and body.

About Cosmetic Surgery of Las Vegas

Cosmetic Surgery of Las Vegas is a world-class practice in a modern facility. With the assistance of a talented supporting staff, Dr. Pancholi is able to offer his patients a variety of cosmetic surgery options including breast augmentation, rhinoplasty and body contouring with VASER Liposuction. Options for cosmetic enhancement are continually growing, and Dr. Pancholi’s practice remains on the cutting edge with the latest non-invasive treatments proven to get results.

About World Academy of Cosmetic Surgery (WAOCS)

The World Academy of Cosmetic Surgery is an international medical society headquartered in Switzerland and dedicated to patient safety and physician education in cosmetic surgery. Members of WAOCS include dermatological surgeons, facial plastic surgeons, head and neck surgeons, oral and maxillofacial surgeons, general surgeons, plastic surgeons or ocular plastic surgeons — all of whom emphasize the cosmetic surgical elements of their field.

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Study Finds Reducing Calories Slows Down the Aging Process

Reducing the amount of calories you consume can give you a slimmer physique, and it may also have anti-aging benefits.

Consuming fewer calories can slow down the aging process, according to researchers at Sweden’s University of Gothenburg. And the sooner one cuts down on calories, the greater the effect.

”We are able to show that caloric restriction slows down aging by preventing an enzyme, peroxiredoxin, from being inactivated. This enzyme is also extremely important in counteracting damage to our genetic material,” says Mikael Molin of the Department of Cell and Molecular Biology.

Other studies have shown that restricting calories can delay the onset of some age-related diseases, such as cancer and type 2 diabetes, but it was unclear why. The researchers were able to identify peroxiredoxin 1, Prx1, one of the enzymes needed for the anti-aging effects of caloric restriction to work effectively.

The study showed that Prx1 is damaged as we age, but caloric restriction counteracts this by producing more of the enzyme Srx1, which repairs Prx1.

“Impaired Prx1 function leads to various types of genetic defects and cancer. Conversely, we can now speculate whether increased repair of Prx1 during ageing can counteract, or at least delay, the development of cancer,” according to the study.

The enzyme has also been linked to disorders that affect the nervous system, such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. The researchers plan to study if stimulation of Prx1 could delay the onset of these diseases.

The study’s results, published in Molecular Cell journal, are promising, but be sure to consult with your doctor before making any significant changes to your diet.

While cosmetic procedures can’t slow down the internal aging process, they can help you look younger. For instance, Botox and fillers smooth away wrinkles that appear as we age. Schedule a consultation with your cosmetic surgeon to learn more about procedures that are right for you.

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