Gynecomastia

• General
• The Consultation
• The Operation
• Recovery

All men have some breast tissue. A few, unfortunately, have an excessive amount. Indeed, in some cases male breasts can be equivalent to a woman's C cup in size.

Occasionally this is due to a hormone imbalance, however, in most instances there is no detectable abnormality either on blood tests or clinical examination.

Regardless of the cause, this condition causes men a great deal of embarrassment. Many report they forego swimming and sunbathing to avoid taking their shirts off. Older boys may even play truant rather than subject themselves to physical education classes if they are required to shower afterwards.

No amount of exercise or diet will solve the problem. However gynecomastia surgery, by removing the excess tissue, can permanently restore a normal appearance.