Man boobs, as the name suggests, is a condition where a man’s breast area grows larger than expected. It can feel tender and painful. The scientific name for it is gynaecomastia.
Common Causes
Gynaecomastia is often caused by an imbalance of the hormones oestrogen and testosterone, making newborns, young men going through puberty and older men aged 50-69 years the most likely to experience it.
Gynaecomastia can also be triggered by other changes, such as certain medications or other underlying conditions such as overactive thyroid, obesity, certain types of tumours, kidney and liver disease or hypogonadism.
What can I do about man boobs?
If there is a definitive cause for the gynaecomastia that is medically treatable then the primary course of action is to treat the underlying cause. This includes discontinuation of medications that stimulate gynaecomastia.
If there is no identifiable cause, then the gynaecomastia is physiological in nature and the initial steps lifestyle changes such as achieving a healthy BMI if overweight and regular exercise to strengthen and enhance the chest muscles.
Once these measures have been exhausted, one can consider gynaecomastia correction surgery which involves removal of the excess glandular tissue, fat and any excess skin.
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I’ve already been assessed for my gynaecomastia
If you’ve already discussed your gynaecomastia with a cosmetic surgery consultant, you may have filled in a breast assessment form from the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons. See Example.
If you have previously completed an assessment form for your condition, please do bring a copy to your initial consultation.
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