Male Breast Reduction
Gynecomastia, a medical word from the Greek words for “woman-like breasts,” affects one out of every ten men. Enlarged breasts on young boys last only a few years and are generally resolved by age 18. Enlarged breasts on a man, however, can be uncomfortable, as well as socially and psychologically devastating.
Gynecomastia may be associated with obesity, hormonal metabolism imbalance, liver disease or medicinal causes. Prior to choosing a sutgical solution to gynecomastia, a period of diet and exercise is recommended. Should that fail, surgical intervention may be indicated.
For this patient surgery was strongly indicated and resulted in a much more masculine chest.
For more information see the article Male Breast Reduction in the San Fernando Valley at the Buena Vista Surgery Center’s web site.