Exercise or plastic surgery for male breast reduction

Exercise vs. plastic surgery for gynecomastia?

My chest is growing, not from bench pressing! Hoping one of the doctors can answer whether male breast enlargement is reversible or is plastic surgery the only answer.


John P. Di Saia, MD
12 months ago
By John P. Di Saia, MD - Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Hello,
Your answer really depends upon whether or not there is a reversible cause.

Gynecomastia refers to the growth of glandular breast tissue. This is not fat or muscle. It is common with some medications and recreational drugs like marijuana. It can also be a relatively normal phase of development in some men between the ages of 14-20. In these patients time may be associated with spontaneous regression.

Surgery can be helpful when other measures have not been successful.

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