Thomas Powell at Signature Clinic for gynecomastia treatment
The fitness coach, who made an appearance in the 2016 series of the famous ITV show, has been suffering from gynecomastia for a long time and chose to get surgery from Signature Clinic.
The 30-year-old star stated that he wants to increase awareness of the condition, which affects 35% of all males, as well as assist those who may be hesitant to seek treatment. Tom elaborated:
“I thought we should get it out there while we can! Why not show people the full surgery from start to finish? Then they might be less scared and more willing to take the plunge.”
Gynecomastia is a common condition in which the breasts of boys and men expand and become bigger than usual. The reality star wants to share the procedure with his fans in order to open up the conversation. He continued:
“It’s not huge for me, but sometimes I can see it in t-shirts and clothes. But I reckon 75 percent of men that go to gyms have it and they’re too afraid to talk about it. And I think by me opening up on my social media channels it might help other lads feel more confident because it’s sort of an un-talked-about issue. Some people talk about it, but a lot of guys don’t some being open about having it – and having the surgery – can help a lot of people. Since I’ve put it out there, I’ve had loads of people message me – and they’re all people who wouldn’t have talked about it before.”
Here’s what Dr. John Skevofilax, Thomas’ surgeon, had to say about the procedure:
“Many men suffer from gynecomastia – and even though I do this operation around three times a day – men are still embarrassed to talk about it for fear of being mocked. That’s why what Thomas is doing is so important. It brings awareness to a very important health issue, and by doing so will help thousands of men.”
Thomas, who now runs his own personal training business, said gynecomastia can affect anyone – no matter how fit they are.
“With this tissue mass behind the nipple, it doesn’t matter if you do weights, cardio, running, or anything like that. You’ll never get rid of it,” the telly star said.
He also talked about the discomfort the condition can cause and revealed how it can interfere with his fitness.
“Your nipples tend to get quite sensitive and the ball behind it gets quite sensitive so putting pressure on it when lifting weights or lying on a bench you can feel it. It can be quite uncomfortable sometimes.” Tom said.
Following surgery, Thomas will be given special aftercare, including a post-operative vest and fitted shirt.
