Gynecomastia
Although it is rarely discussed, enlarged male breasts ((Gynecomastia) are a common problem among men. The condition is relatively common in teenage boys, and most of the time symptoms disappear in a matter of months, or, as adolescence wanes, a few years later. But the unfortunate few, in which the breast tissue fails to recede, are burdened with a considerable dismay and embarrassment. Ocasionally, in the mature male, breast enlargement may also occur although far less frequently than in the hormonally-changing adolescentThe enlargement of the breasts can be a result of an abnormal increase in the glandular tissue or can be simply due to increased deposition of fatty tissue. The surgery used to correct this problem will be determined at your consultation with your surgeon. It may be possible to use liposuction to achieve a flatter, more natural contour, or in some cases a male breast reduction needs to be performed to remove not only excess fat, but also glandular tissue. Men who undergo the procedure can expect a more masculine looking chest, reduced breast tissue and reduced excess skin.