Gynecomastia Texas

Male breast reduction surgery is designed to correct oversized breasts on a man. Getting "man boobs" can make you feel unattractive and can give you a low self-esteem.

Enlargement of the male breast (gynecomastia) is usually a source of embarrassment regardless of what age it develops. Primary gynecomastia occurs during puberty and is without a known cause. Fortunately, the breast enlargement is often limited and improves over three to five years. Secondary gynecomastia occurs in up to 50% of adult males during their lifetime. Gynecomastia does not usually indicate disease but should be assessed by Dr. Gallas. Very rarely, male breast cancer can occur. Some medications, certain drugs and obesity are aggravating factors. The enlargement is often comprised of fatty tissue and breast glandular tissue. Improved chest contour is often achieved with liposuction. Ultrasonic liposuction is usually used and may be all that is required. If there is loose skin or a large component of glandular tissue, the excess will be surgically removed through a discreet incision at the border of the areola.

The goal of gynecomastia treatment is to reduce breast size in men who are embarrassed by overly large breasts. Reduction methods include liposuction, cutting out excess glandular tissue or using a combination of liposuction and excision.

Gynecomastia is more commonly known as Gyno or man boobs or moobs. It is not the politically correct term to use, but let’s call it what most men will say it is. And let’s face it: no man wants to have moobs. Patients who suffer from gynecomastia usually feel unattractive and have low self-esteem. They spend their entire lives trying to hide their chests and never go shirtless. Whether from adolescence or use of body building supplements, gynecomastia is an easily treated problem. Let us help you fix this problem.

Gynecomastia is rarely discussed, though it affects 40% to 60% of men, according to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS). More and more men are turning to plastic surgery to correct this condition. ASAPS statistics show a 71.2% increase in the number of men undergoing surgery for gynecomastia between 1997 and 2008. In 2008, 19,124 men had surgery to treat this all-too-common condition. Gynecomastia is a condition where the male breast is enlarged by excessive glandular tissue. It may affect one of a man’s breasts or both.

Male breast reduction may be performed using liposuction, surgery or a combination of the two, depending on the amount and type of tissue found in the breasts. If the breasts consist of mostly fatty tissue, liposuction may be used to suction out fat from an incision in the nipple or underarm areas. For breasts with an excessive amount of glandular tissue, excision surgery may be performed, which requires cutting away the excess fat, skin and tissue through a larger incision. Your surgeon will determine which technique is best for you based on your individual goals for surgery.

Gynecomastia is a medical term that comes from the Greek words for women-like breasts. Though this oddly named condition is rarely talked about, it's actually quite common. Gynecomastia affects an estimated 40 to 60 percent of men. It may affect only one breast or both. Though certain drugs and medical problems have been linked with male breast over-development, there is no known cause in the vast majority of cases.

The overdevelopment of male breasts, also known as gynecomastia, affects an estimated 40 to 60 percent of men. This condition may be caused by a hormonal imbalance, side effects from drugs, or may occur for no particular reason at all. But despite the cause, the condition is significant and may pose a serious problem in a man’s life. Men with large or sagging breasts can be both physically and emotionally uncomfortable, often restricting themselves from certain activities because they feel self-conscious about their breast size. Male breast reduction is an excellent way to decrease the size of a man’s breast, helping him feel more comfortable and confident.

Male breasts, also known as gynecomastia, is rarely talked about, but actually quite common. Gynecomastia is the Greek term for “women-like breasts.” This affects an estimated 40 to 60 percent of men and may affect only one breast or both. Although certain drugs and medical problems are associated with the developing male breast tissue, most cases have no known cause.

This condition is called gynecomastia. This may have come on at an early age or sometimes develops later in adult life. Many men are uncomfortable taking off their shirt in public or at the beach. Some wear loose shirts or compression vests to hide it. Male breast reduction can remove this excess tissue and restore the chest contour to normal. Imagine taking your shirt off at the pool or beach without feeling self conscious!