Assessing The Risks of Male Breast Reduction Surgery
Gynecomastia ( excess male breast tissue ) is a purely cosmetic issue that can ripple out into a broad range of mental health and confidence issues for men. Chances are that if you have gynecomastia, you have considered surgery to get rid of your ‘ man boobs .’ Many people who would not normally consider cosmetic surgery end up with this option in front of them. It’s common for these patients to be intimated by the idea of surgery, and they worry about complications. This apprehension comes from the right place: it is important to take healthcare decisions seriously. But how rooted in reality are these concerns? What Exactly is Gynecomastia? Our society has a wide variety of colorful (and often hurtful) terms for gynecomastia: male breasts , man boobs , moobs and some that we won’t print here. On a basic level, gynecomastia is the excessive development of breast tissue in men . It happens in every phase of life, but is most common in adolescence and old age. It can be caused b...