Gynecomastia Causes and Symptoms

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How do you know If large breasts on a man are "gynocomastia" or some other problem? Is it just from being obese/being fat?

11 answers to Gynecomastia Causes and Symptoms

Male Breast is compose from or gland

You should see a experienced board certified plastic surgeon/gynecomastia surgeon for accurate diagnosis and consistent results see video

Mordcai Blau, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

www.cosmetic-md.com

Pseudo-gynecomastia?

It would be best to have an evaluation by a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon who specializes in gynecomastia to know what your particular situation is. Sometimes the appearance of gynecomastia may be caused by excess fat and then would be what is referred to as "pseudo-gynecomastia". More cases however include excess breast tissue along with fat and therefore is true gynecomastia. If you think it may be only fat, try losing weight and see if it resolves. If it doesn't you may... more

Miguel Delgado, Jr., MD
San Francisco Plastic Surgeon

www.dr-delgado.com

Gynecomastia?

Thank you for the question. Gynecomastia comes from the Greek meaning "gyne" meaning woman and "mastos" meaning breasts. It refers to abnormal development of large mammary glands in males. The diagnosis can be made by physical examination where relatively firm tissue (breast gland tissue) can be differentiated from relatively soft tissue (adipose tissue). Breast prominence due to excessive adipose tissue is called pseudo-gynecomastia... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Causes of Gynecomastia

Gynecomastia (overdeveloped or enlarged breasts) is common in men of any age. It can be the result of hormonal changes, heredity conditions, disease or the use of certain drugs. Gynecomastia is characterized by: - Excess localized fat - Excess glandular tissue development - A combination of both excess fat and glandular tissue - Gynecomastia may even be present unilaterally (one breast) instead of bilaterally (both breasts).

Nasimul Huq, MD
Niagara Falls Plastic Surgeon

Gynecomastia (man boobs) causes and treatments

Gynecomastia, or excessive development of the mammary glands in males, commonly known as "man boobs" can be caused by a variety of factors: 1) Hormonal changes - most commonly during puberty 2) Obesity... more

Vincent D. Lepore, MD
San Jose Plastic Surgeon

Causes of gynaecomastia

For pinpointing the exact cause you will need a consultation with a plastic surgeon. The gynaecomastia can be of pure fatty type of may have a glandular element as well.You may need a detailed medical history ,examination & a few lab tests for determining the cause if any of your problem. The surgical treatment can involve liposuction &/or excision of glandular element.

Anup Dhir, MD
India Plastic Surgeon

True gynecomastia causes

In order to tell whether your gynecomastia is caused by fatty tissue or breast tissue, you will need a consultation and examination by your plastic surgeon. Often it is even difficulty for the plastic surgeon to determine how much of the thickness of the breast is caused by breast tissue versus fatty tissue.

George Weston, MD
Reston Plastic Surgeon

Gynecomastia Causes & Treatment

True gynecomastia can be differentiated from obesity by the presence of glandular tissue which is typically located beneath the areola. There are many causes (hormonal and medication side effects being the most common). I treat true gynecomastia with a combination of excision and suctioning as I feel this leads to the best results.

John Whitt, MD
Louisville Plastic Surgeon

Gynecomastia Causes and Symptoms

Best way to understand is an in person consultation with a boarded PS . Otherwise try wikipedia. From MIAMI Dr. Darryl j. Blinski

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

Gynecomastia (Man Boobs, Moobs) Causes and Symptoms

Regarding: "Gynecomastia Causes and Symptoms How do you know If large breasts on a man are "gynocomastia" or some other problem? Is it just from being obese/being fat?" There is NO way to properly answer your question without a physical examination and in the space provided here. I suspect you DO have Gynecomastia (man boobs, moobs etc). They are commonly seen in obesity due to the higher proportion of female hormones produced by the fat. The treatment would... more

Peter A. Aldea, MD
Memphis Plastic Surgeon

Gynecomastia causes

Basically you should go to a plastic surgeon for an exam to determine what you have. Either it is extra fat or excess breast tissue (yes, men actually have breast tissue too). Causes can vary from genetics, to being overweight, to hormonal imbalances, to drug use such as certain prescribed meds and also marijuana.