The term Gynecomastia comes from the Greek words gyne meaning "woman" and mastos meaning "breast." In practical terms, this means abnormally large breasts on men. The condition is relatively common in adolescent boys, and 90% of the time symptoms disappear a few years later. But in the remaining 10%, breast are large enough to create social and psychological problems to patients.

HOW DO I KNOW IF I AM A GOOD CANDIDATE FOR GYNECOMASTIA (MALE BREAST REDUCTION)?

If you are unhappy with the size and appearance of your breast, you have first tried to attain a more defined chest with diet and exercise and you do not use marijuana, steroids, or over consume alcohol.

WHAT ARE THE OPTIONS AVAILABLES FOR A GYNECOMASTIA (MALE BREAST REDUCTION)?

Sometimes the entire fat is removed only with liposuction, creating a good looking contoured chest. Nevertheless, if the component of the breast is mainly gland, many times is necesary to remove it using a nipple incision and removing the entire gland.