What is Male Breast Reduction?

Answer:

Male breast reduction is a surgical procedure typically

performed by a qualified plastic surgeon to reduce the amount of chest fat in patients with a common condition known as gynecomastia (literally, Greek for “woman-like-breasts”), which affects about 40-60 percent of men.

The root causes of gynecomastia are not clearly understood, although some other medical conditions and/or certain drugs are thought sometimes to be related. In most cases, no cause is known.

Most men who choose to have their gynecomastia reduced do so because they feel embarrassed or perhaps they have been victim of taunting or teasing from peers. However, male breast reduction is not without the typical risks associated with all surgical procedures.

The normal procedure for reducing the gynecomastia is through surgery and/or liposuction, and some practicing surgeons offer a few other bells and whistles to “re-sculpt” the breasts to be flatter and more man-like. Costs for surgical reduction of gynecomastia may approach $9000, depending of course on numerous factors.

There are also alternative treatments to surgical reduction of gynecomastia, through various medications and therapies, including the “magic herbs” which promise to work just as well as surgery, at a fraction of the cost and a fraction of the pain!

Of course, discretion and caution are key with regard to making a properly informed decision in such matters so be sure to do the research on whichever direction you may choose to go!