Achieve a Flatter, More Toned Chest

Gynecomastia affects more than half of teenage boys by age 14, but in some instances, it resolves on its own without any kind of medical intervention.

Gynecomastia can occur for a number of reasons, including the use of certain medications. In some cases, identifying and treating the underlying condition can help improve the gynecomastia. An enlarged breast caused by excess fatty tissue can often be improved with lifestyle changes, such as proper diet and exercise. For many men, however, male breast surgery has proven to be the most successful method for delivering remarkable changes and long-lasting results.

You may see the first signs of improvement immediately after your gynecomastia surgery. However, most patients begin to see their new shape after all swelling is resolved. A patient’s appearance will continue to improve until the area has completely healed, while wearing the prescribed compression garment and refraining from taking certain medications. In cases where drainage is expected, surgical drains remove some of the fluid build-up over the days following surgery.

In most cases, the results of gynecomastia surgery are permanent. Fat and glandular tissues are removed from the chest to eliminate the appearance of breasts. When the underlying causes of breast growth are not addressed by an experienced physician, especially one who specializes in the patient’s medical condition that has caused an enlarged chest, there is a chance the tissue may grow back. Often, addressing gynecomastia requires two or more doctors and a multidisciplinary approach to treat not just the symptoms, but also causes of gynecomastia.

For best results, patients should have already reached a sustainable goal weight before undergoing surgery. Pseudogynecomastia is a condition where a man has excess fatty tissue that can look like breasts due to being overweight. Weight loss may be the solution.

Generally speaking, insurance companies view male breast reduction surgery as an elective procedure, not medically necessary, and therefore will not supplement the cost of the surgery. In cases where male breast growth is due to a medical condition, insurance will typically provide treatment funds for medications or procedures that may inadvertently reduce the breast size.

While not definitive, it is suspected that marijuana use can cause breast growth in men. Because the drug remains illegal at the federal level, there have not been enough studies performed to lead to correlate the two conclusively. As more states approve the use of marijuana both medically and recreationally, there should be more studies performed in the future. For now, it remains possible that marijuana use in men can increase the size of the breasts, though this does not appear to be true for females.