Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Know the Common Symptoms of Gynecomastia


Before and After photos of Gynecomastia Surgery
Some guys think that having male breasts is such a horrific situation that often leads them to feel really depressed. What most men don’t know is that Gynecomastia, popularly known as ‘man boobs’ is a condition that is common among many men of all ages and race. In fact, having male breasts is prevalent among teenage boys as a result of the hormonal changes happening on their bodies during puberty and simply goes away once they reach adulthood. Yet there are instances when the man boobs stay even if a guy is already done with his puberty stage.  

Men will know if they are affected by Gynecomastia if they have the following symptoms:

  • Breasts Bigger than the Normal Size
This is the number one, most common symptom of a ‘man boobs’ condition.  Having breasts that appears to be that of a teenage girl or for some men, just like that of an ordinary female breasts is a result of the buildup of excess fatty tissues in the chest brought about by certain factors like hormonal imbalance or genetic factors. 

  • Bloated, Protruding Nipples
Just like the first symptom, the growth of bloated, protruding nipples is as well due to the buildup of excess fatty tissues in a man’s chest. This can be quite embarrassing especially when a guy is wearing a tight shirt since the bloated nipples can look really prominent and might be mistaken for being aroused most of the time. 

The good thing about Gynecomastia is that it’s a condition that can be easily lessened or completely eliminated through various treatment methods. Depending on the condition and kind of the ‘man boobs’ a guy have, there’s an ideal treatment for it in the form of either an exercise or cosmetic procedure that will correct the problem of having male breasts. 

Men suffering from ‘man boobs’ need not worry much since this condition will not bring dangers to their health. However, having male breasts or nipples that are bigger than the normal size can be quite embarrassing that it’s best to seek for solutions on how to eradicate the issue. As I mentioned it already, Gynecomastia is not hard to treat; so don’t hesitate to visit your GP or cosmetic surgeon and ask for their advice on how to successfully eliminate man boobs. 


Mr Richards, Leading Plastic Surgeon at Aurora Clinics describes the treatment options available if you have Male Breasts medically known as gynaecomastia. These include advice on exercise and fitness as well as the possible surgery options available.  

For more information or to schedule a FREE Consultation with our specialist plastic surgeons, call us on 01844 214362.