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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.

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Gynecomastia and the need for an expert consultation

There are too many unansered questions: age weight, height, severity, family history, medical problems and more. It means that if you look for answers you should consult an experienced board certified plastic/gynecomastia surgeons. For some help you can go to wikipedia/gynecomastia see video

First and Foremost, Get a good examination

While the majority of gynecomastia is an isolated issue, there are some cases in which gynecomastia is a sign of another underlying issue (testicular issues, hormone imbalance, or even side effects of medication or drugs). You need to first be checked out by either a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, or even a good Internist who knows what to look for. Assuming there are no other medical issues to be addressed, it is unlikely that true gynecomastia (presence of breast tissue, not just fat)... more

Get a check-up with your doctor first

Davis, Gynecomastia is more common that you would think. Sometimes a cause can be found such as a medication side-effect, drug (marijuana) side-effect, or a hormonal imbalance. You should go to your family physician to make sure that there is not a medical cause to your problem. After that however, the discussion is on how to correct the problem. As you have probably found out, it is very hard to fix with exercise alone. Most men with moderate size gynecomastia can be helped with... more

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See a physician to identify the cause of your gynecomastia

Gynecomastia can be due to several different causes. It can be transient in the young, due to medications, due to recreational drug use, or a hormonal imbalance. You should see a physician in order to be appropriately evaluated. If your gynecomastia is secondary to a medication side effect, then switching medications may lead to a complete resolution of your problem, i.e. no surgery. Once you figure out why you're developing breast enlargement, then you can start to worry about the... more

Exercise or plastic surgery for male breast reduction

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. more

Male breast growing. Gynecomastia?

Gynecomastic is more common than you think. It sounds like your "chest" is getting bigger. If it is the soft tissue on top of the muscle, it may be gynecomastia. Please go see a board certified plastic surgeon for an evaluation. He/she will help you know what is going on.

Exercises for male breasts

It really depends of the shape of your chest when you say the chest is growing. If the shape change is more projection under the nipple it is likely stimulated breast tissue. Remember that bulking up or working out will shape your chest by defining the pec muscles. Submit pictures

Male Breast Reduction

A physical examination by a board certified plastic surgeon will usually reveal to you whether you will require surgery or not. There is no proven excersise that will correct this deformity. This is a common procedure in males. Surgery is usually required for improvement. Best of luck to you.

Is Gynecomastia Reversible?

If you are past puberty it most likely will not go away by itself. If you have pseudo-gynecomastia then your enlarged chest would be caused by fat alone and diet may help to resolve it. You need to be seen by a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon that specializes in gynecomastia. If you have true gynecomastia, once the breast tissue has developed it will not go away by itself, surgery is the only option. Good Luck. see video

Reversing male breast reduction surgery

Hello, The only way to reverse gynecomastia is to stop the source of the gynecomastia. This may be stopping certain medications or supplements. This will stop the gynecomastia from getting worse and may promote reduction. If the tissue does not go away after doing so, removal by a plastic surgeon via direct excision or liposuction is the next step. All the best, Dr Repta

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