Male Breast Reduction (Gynecomastia)

Gynecomastia refers to enlargement of the male breasts, resulting in a feminine chest appearance in men which could seriously impact an individual’s self confidence.

It is a condition that occurs as a result of increased fat collection in the breasmbination of the three.

Men can experience gynecomastia for many reasons usually beginning during adolescence as a natural part of puberty, or it may be due to some other causes like significant weight loss, weight fluctuations, certain medications intake, hormonal imbalances, genetics, Marijuana, or anabolic steroids use. 

For most patients there is no clear cause for this condition.

Gynecomastia is a general term that is used to describe any breast enlargement no matter what combination of tissue excess causes the enlargement. 

Pseudogynecomastia on the other hand refers to gynecomastia conditions caused by accumulation of excess fat collection only, which is commonly seen in men with obesity.

Gynecomastia has many different classifications and staging systems however the most commonly used classification divides gynecomastia to 4 different grades:

1. Grade I: small breast enlargement without excess skin (localized to the nipple and areola)
2. Grade II: moderate breast enlargement without skin excess (outside the areola)
3. Grade III: moderate breast enlargement with some skin excess (the whole breast)
4. Grade IV: marked breast enlargement with sever skin excess and breast ptosis (mimicking a female breast with the nipples fallen down and pointing to the ground)