Gynecomastia

Gynecomastia

Gynecomastia is a condition of overdeveloped or enlarged breast in men. It can be the result of hormonal changes, heredity, obesity or the use of certain drugs. Gynecomastia surgery reduces breast size in men by removing excess fat, glandular tissue and excess skin, flattening and enhancing the chest contour.

Who is a good candidate for gynecomastia surgery?

Gynecomastia surgery candidates include:

• Men whose condition cannot be corrected through alternative medical treatments

• Healthy individuals who do not have a life-threatening illness or medical conditions that can impair healing

• Nonsmokers/nonvapers

• Men with a positive outlook and specific goals in mind for improving the physical symptoms of gynecomastia

• Men who are physically healthy and of relatively normal weight

• Men who have realistic expectations

• Men whose breast development has stabilized

• Men who are bothered by the feeling that their breasts are too large

• Adolescents may benefit from surgery, although secondary procedures may be needed in the future should breast development continue

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