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.

Gynecomastia Surgery | Facts

There are numerous reasons why male breasts develop, also known as Gynecomastia.  This condition usually happens during puberty or at old age. Male breasts develop during puberty mostly because of hormonal imbalance. And most of the time teens who experienced this condition usually undergo surgery. However, we highly recommend that they have to wait until they are of legal age or at least they reached 18 to 20 years. We have several patients who got their cases resolve and don’t need to go through with surgery.  

Before Gynecomastia Surgery

After the grace period (20 years old), if Gynecomastia still did not disappear, the cause of the condition should be identified.  The most common causes of male breasts development are using prohibited drugs or drugs containing cimetidine, marijuana, and obesity.  Steroid use can also trigger such predicament, especially weight builders. Furthermore, male breasts can be hereditary.

There are some who are not overweight, but still acquire this condition. Typically, fat accumulates on some parts of one’s body. Some develop them on the chest or tummy. Unfortunately, there are others who have it on their breasts.

After Gynecomastia Surgery

Majority of our patients who come to Aurora Clinics, previously tried in stopping their development by doing exercises for the chest. However, doing so can make the pectoralis major muscle (muscle on the breast) stronger.  It worsens the situation. It can make the muscle much thicker, and enhances the breast to develop even more.  Exercise will never ease the fatty tissues growth. For those men, who are fond of doing chest exercises it would be best to discontinue exercising.  Do normal exercises and do not ever attempt to do chest exercises ever again.  You can still lose weight without those exercises. Focus more on your shoulder muscles or any part of your body, except for your chest.  Being physically fit and having a right diet is the best step in stopping the condition.

In the event Gynecomastia still continues to develop after following a healthy diet and exercise. Another option left for you is surgery.

If you want more information about Gynecomastia, its treatment, and how to face it, you can reach us at www.aurora-clinics.co.uk or 0800 328 5743 (United Kingdom number).