Embarrassed by your moobs?

As we're surrounded by images in mens' health magazines, on the internet, and pretty much everywhere we look, it's difficult to get away form society's idea of the 'perfect male body'.

Women aren't the only ones comparing their bodies to what they see in the media you know!

As a man, you're expected to laugh off any unfavourable comparisons, but that doesn't mean that you're not worried and embarrassed, deep down inside.

Man boobs, moobs, male breasts - whatever you want to call them, they're embarrassing and can be difficult to get rid of, right?

Wrong, there IS a solution.

You could, of course, have surgery – but there is a cost to that in time, discomfort and money. What you may not know is that you can remove man-boobs without surgery and go right back to work without anyone being the wiser – except they’ll think you’ve lost a few pounds and may have been working out.

The answer is Vaser Lipo – this non-invasive technique:

• Reduces the fat content – permanently,
• Tightens the skin,
• Is relatively painless,
• Has minimal recovery time (hours, rather than weeks)
• And costs less than half as much as the surgical procedure.

Getting rid of your man boobs will:

• Increase your self-esteem
• Boost your confidence
• Allow you to wear the clothes that you want
• Give you that smart, professional image that matches your performance

If you're embarrassed by your moobs, why not come in for a free consultation - what have you got to lose, apart from those embarrassing moobs?

The New Moob: 90% of Male Patients Opting for New Ultrasonic Sculpting Treatment to Reduce Man Boobs

A new walk in walk out ultrasonic sculpting procedure has increased demand for male breast reduction. According to figures released by Dr Ravi Jain, Medical Director of award winning Riverbanks Clinic, 90% of men who chose to undergo treatment at his clinic in 2009, opted to have their "moobs" reduced and sculpted using the life changing Vaser Ultra Sculpt treatment that allows 86% patients to go back to work within three days.

Gynecomastia, the development of abnormally large mammary glands in males is a common condition that affects up to 60% of men. Unlike traditional surgical male chest reduction, Dr Jain uses ultrasonic energy that removes unwanted fat through minimal incisions (2-3mm diameter) and enhances the visibility of the underlying musculature. Dr Jain also removes the underlying breast gland to create a flat and defined chest creating results that can usually only be achieved by undergoing major surgery that requires general anesthetic and weeks of painful recovery.

But how can the dramatic trajectory for male breast reduction be explained? Dr Jain suggests that men have been suffering in silence for many years and the decision to opt for surgery has little to do with vanity. "The average age of the men I treat is 40. They have been distressed about their condition since their teens or early 20's. Vaser Ultra Sculpt provides an effective alternative to surgery with minimal recovery time that enables them to get back to work quickly. This is the most rewarding treatment we offer because it is life changing and restores confidence that has been destroyed through years of suffering."

A Riverbanks patient who recently had the ultrasound "moob" sculpting treatment said "After researching male breast reduction surgery on the internet, I decided to opt for ultra sonic sculpting due to minimal downtime and recovery period. Also a big factor was that I was awake and able to talk to the surgeon whilst the procedure was being carried out. Since my op I have made very good progress and the results have been life changing."

Note to Editors

Dr Ravi Jain is the UK and European Trainer for Vaser Liposelection. He is Medical Director of award-winning Riverbanks Clinic one of the UK's leading clinics for non-surgical cosmetic and dermatological treatments. Dr Jain is available for media interviews and comment.

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.

Call them man boobs, moobs, male breasts or gyaecomastia - we can help!

It’s not just women who have boob-jobs – man-boobs or ‘moobs’ can be as much of a confidence sapper, especially when you want to:

• Look good in a fitted shirt when the meeting gets heated and the jackets come off;
• Be able to wear fitted T-shirts and crew necks without looking like the Michelin man;
• Look forward to holidays in the sunshine, without worrying about people staring when you strip off to your swimwear;

Man boobs (gyaecomastia) are one of those phenomena that weren’t there before and suddenly they seem to have appeared, almost overnight. As the years pass, gravity starts to have an effect. Breast reduction is not something that is only for the girls - you don’t have to spend the rest of your life hiding in baggy clothes and holidaying in colder climates – there is a solution!

Find out more at Riverbanks Clinic, and read our latest testimonial below:

"I selected Laser Lipo as i had read that it was less painfull than other methods and it recovery was much sooner.

I researched a few different clinics carrying out this procedure but felt Riverbanks offered much more in terms of a personal service rather than just another patient through the door.

When meeting Ravi i felt my selection was justified and have been happy with the results ever since. Even after the procedure Ravi has kept in touch to review my progress which confirmed my initial thoughts of a much more personal service.

In addition to that his staff make you feel very welcome and at ease from start to finish.

Thanks again."