Monday 25 January 2010

5 reasons to get rid of man boobs

20741_264524259310_41536749310_3129987_4997673_nManboobs are much more common than you think! Concealed under clothing, most men manage to hide away the embarrassment they feel about their shape.

Not all manboobs are due to being overweight. Most men suffering from an altered or enlarged chest have gynecomastia – the abnormal growth of mammary gland (breast) tissue. This is in fact very common. Most young boys suffer from gynecomastia during puberty but grow out of it, however some never return to normal or may develop it for the first time in later life.

There are a number of reasons you may want to think about getting rid of your manboobs.

1.It’s uncomfortable
If you are suffering from any of the types of gynecomastia then you might be finding you are in physical discomfort. The growth of glands can be painful to the touch or feel generally sensitive. Being in this kind of discomfort can put you off being touched or make you wary of people touching you. If you have a partner this can be especially difficult as you don’t want to discourage them but it can be very uncomfortable for you.

2.It all fits!
You may not realise it but you are probably wearing a shirt that is a size too big to help you ‘conceal’ these imperfections. You might have even passed up on items of clothing you really like because of the way it hugged your figure. Imagine the joy of throwing anything you like on your back without having to worry and check if you can see your chest in the folds.

3.Take your shirt off
Whether its on holiday, at the gym, in your garden or in front of your partner, there will be times when you are reluctant to go bare-chested because you are uncomfortable with the way you look. Women always moan they can’t take their shirt off in the heat and they love it when you do!! Being able to take your shirt off without concern means you won’t hide in the corner of the gym locker room, hesitate when going swimming while on holiday or worry about what your partner thinks when you take off your clothes.

4.Get your confidence back
All of the points mentioned above mean that you are spending too much time worrying or being concerned over the way you feel or the way you think you may be perceived. It’s time to get your confidence back! When you are happy in your body it really shows. You will dress, act and be more confident without these body hang-ups.

5.It’s not just you
Remember that most men have suffered with man-boobs at one point in their life. Fear isn’t a good enough reason to ignore it. You’ll be surprised how easy it is to regain your body and your confidence!

To rid yourself of your embarrassing and uncomfortable manboobs, visit www.riverbanksclinic.co.uk today or call 01582 762 877 today for a consultation.

Tuesday 19 January 2010

What Causes Manboobs?

Manboobs is a pretty horrible word. It is a fairly derogatory term which is usually used in a joking or ribbing fashion, but men are really sensitive about. Considering that over 60% of men will have suffered from ‘manboobs’ in their lifetime, it is almost surprising that the term is used so easily.

Most of the time we use manboobs to describe someone who is overweight and that has developed excess fat in that area, occasionally causing a drooping, breast like effect. This kind of manboob can be worked off in the gym, or treated with a cosmetic procedure.

However there is another side to the manboob – Gynecomastia. This is the abnormal growth of mammary glands or breast tissue in the chest leading to swelling and what can look like breast development.

It isn’t entirely clear why men develop gynecomastia although it is believed that it is predominantly down to hormonal changes on the body. For example, during puberty, most boys will develop gynecomastia and experience the development of breasts or swelling in the chest area. By the time they leave their teens it has usually completely disappeared – although for some it can last in to adulthood.

Some bodybuilders who take steroids or supplements may also develop manboobs from the hormonal make-up of the drugs they are taking. Men carry a small amount of the predominantly female hormone oestrogen. If the levels are raised then the body will react to it and use it in the same way as in a female body.

Before you can effectively treat manboobs it is important to know which type you suffer from. If it is pseudogynecomastia (from being overweight) then beginning an exercise regime or heading to a cosmetic physician should be enough – it is always helpful to speak to your expert when you’re concerned about your manboobs. You may find there is underlying gynemocastia there anyway which you should consider having removed for your comfort and to try to stop it from getting any worse.

If you have been taking any steroids, medication or other supplements which you think may have increased your oestrogen levels or imbalanced your hormones than it is a good idea to speak to your GP about changing doses, stopping medicating and tracking changes.

If you are still in puberty then it is most likely to ease off as you get older but if you are particularly concerned, uncomfortable or feel upset about your appearance then you should speak to someone for help. The same would go for any older men who have never been able to lose the shape they gained during puberty or who have always found themselves heavier in the chest area. There are things that can be done to help you regain your figure, your confidence and take control of your body.

If you are unsure about why you may have developed manboobs or are looking for more advice then you should speak to an expert. It is very common and it is nothing you should be concerned about or ashamed of.

Need to speak to an expert about manboobs or gynecomastia? Visit www.riverbanksclinic.co.uk or call 01582 762 877 today for a consultation.

Thursday 7 January 2010

Dermaroller and Omnilux Testimonial - Riverbanks Clinic

We love getting testimonials from our clients, and we love sharing them with you, as we know that many of you visit this blog after searching for a procedure and testimonials about it in a search engine.

It always feels better when researching something such as Dermaroller and Omnilux to hear what REAL people have to say about it, doesn't it?

So we're thrilled to be able to provide you with the testimonial of one of our recent clients, Hilary Winters, and her story in her words:

"I started getting problem skin from about the age of 14. By the time I reached 15, I had full blown acne on my back and the starting of it on my face. While it wasn’t the worse case you’d ever seen I was a picker and of course this led to scarring and pitting in later years. In my 20’s it was all the rage to have a tan, obviously obtaining it as quickly as possible. This meant 2 week summer holidays roasting for the maximum burn, and then keeping the tan going with sun beds…….I have actually just cringed at the thought of the damage this has done over the years.

I have been going to Dr Jain more or less since he and his team opened the doors to Riverbanks Clinic. The clinic is 100% professional but warm and inviting that goes for the staff as well.

I am very much a NOW person and any treatment I tend to go for has more or less immediate results, I’m just not patient enough for a treatment to work its magic in months to come, which is why I wasn’t that enthusiastic about the Microneedling (Dermaroller) when Dr Jain first recommended that I should think about having this treatment. He explained that the main treatment is every 2 months for 6 months and weekly 20 minute visits to the clinic for the Omnilux light which is fantastic for speeding up the repairing process.

I had the first Dermaroller in June 2009, and once I had got over the fact that it was quite painful even with numbing cream on (my pain threshold isn’t great) I soon relaxed under the healing Omnilux light. I continued having the Omnilux every week if not twice a week. The second treatment was carried out in August. This time the numbing cream was put on to the max and I must say it was less painful. It was round about this time that one or two people started saying there was a change in my skin, however, I hadn’t noticed a change at this point.
In November I had my third Dermaroller and final Omnilux sessions (I have missed this lovely warm lamp!)

The first time I saw the difference was in December. I was putting on my makeup and it just glided on like a foundation advert! I looked younger, healthier, smoother I could go on! So many people have said wow, you look fantastic, what have you been doing. My 77 year old father in law would like to have it done and my husbands Christmas card this year read:

To my gorgeous wife who is getting younger by the day, I love you for always ……G xxxx

I am so pleased I had this done, six months is no time at all to wait for such fabulous results, thanks Dr J!"

Another happy Riverbanks Clinic patient!

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