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Can I Use A Sauna Belt To Reduce Accumulated Chest Fat?
Question: hello sir i am 22 years of age(male) and have weight around 70kgs. Recently i visited a doctor regarding my gynecomastia problem who told me that i only have minimal breast glands and more of fat and i can go for liposuction to get it removed. I have two questions :
1. He gave me a medicine "Mamofen-20" to reduce my breast glands. On researching the web i came to know that it is prescribed to females for breast cancer and have a large number of side effects so is it safe to consume it?
2. Can i use a sauna belt to reduce my accumulated chest fat?
1. He gave me a medicine "Mamofen-20" to reduce my breast glands. On researching the web i came to know that it is prescribed to females for breast cancer and have a large number of side effects so is it safe to consume it?
2. Can i use a sauna belt to reduce my accumulated chest fat?
Brief Answer:
Surgery is the best option.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
In Gynaecomastia, there will be accumulation of fat and the breast tissue will become firm.
By liposuction, you can suck the fat tissue but not firm and fibrous breast tissue.
Regarding your questions, Mamofen contains Tamoxifen 20mg.It is anti estrogen drug.It is commonly used in both male and female breast cancers.If Gynaecomastia is due to elevated estrogen Levels, then it can be used.
Any sort of compression by belt is not useful.
In my 17years experience, I have not seen a single case of Gynaecomastia cured with medicines.
Hence, I request you to consult your Surgeon and get it operated. Surgery can be done by a small incision around areola.Skin over the breast tissue, nipple and areola are preserved. The fat and the fibrous tissue will be removed.
Nothing to worry.
If you have any queries, I will clarify further.
Wish you good health.
Regards
Surgery is the best option.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
In Gynaecomastia, there will be accumulation of fat and the breast tissue will become firm.
By liposuction, you can suck the fat tissue but not firm and fibrous breast tissue.
Regarding your questions, Mamofen contains Tamoxifen 20mg.It is anti estrogen drug.It is commonly used in both male and female breast cancers.If Gynaecomastia is due to elevated estrogen Levels, then it can be used.
Any sort of compression by belt is not useful.
In my 17years experience, I have not seen a single case of Gynaecomastia cured with medicines.
Hence, I request you to consult your Surgeon and get it operated. Surgery can be done by a small incision around areola.Skin over the breast tissue, nipple and areola are preserved. The fat and the fibrous tissue will be removed.
Nothing to worry.
If you have any queries, I will clarify further.
Wish you good health.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
Can I try to reduce my chest fat with exercises and if yes can you suggest me them
Brief Answer:
Gynaecomastia cannot be reduced by exercise
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Gynaecomastia cannot be reduced by exercise.
It has to be reduced by surgery only
Regards
Gynaecomastia cannot be reduced by exercise
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Gynaecomastia cannot be reduced by exercise.
It has to be reduced by surgery only
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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