What Kind of Doctor Could Approve That I Have Gynecomastia?

According to official statistics, 36% of adult young men and 57% of
older adult men in the United States have this medical condition in one of
the four grades. About 200,000 to 3 million cases of #gynecomastia are being
reported every single year. So if you have breast enlargement and you
think you are an exception, please understand that 1 in 3 young adult men and 1
in 2 older adult men are just like you and have breast enlargement.It is imperative you select a plastic surgeon who is #board-certified and has a great deal of experience with male breast #reduction. Plastic surgeons who have specialized in breast surgery and cosmetic surgery are suitable to perform your procedure. Aside from checking board-certification, it is suggested that you look at before and after photos of the surgeons actual patients, and read patient reviews. Gathering all of this information will help you make a well-informed decision.Please be advised that each patient
is unique and previous results are not a guarantee for individual outcomes. As with all cosmetic surgery, results will be rewarding if expectations
are realistic. With any surgical procedure, there are some risks which your
doctor will discuss with you during your consultation.

              I would see a plastic surgeon who sees male breast reduction patients frequently.  If you do have enlarged breasts, this could be amenable to liposuction to minimize scarring.  Find a plastic surgeon with ELITE credentials who performs hundreds of liposuction procedures each year.  Then look at the plastic surgeon's website before and after photo galleries to get a sense of who can deliver the results.  Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

In general, this condition isn’t serious from a health standpoint. It’s more of a cosmetic problem for most. However, it may trigger some serious psychological turmoil, as most men and boys do not want a feminine look. They may feel a range of negative emotions when they think about their overdeveloped breast tissue.
My advice would be to look for a board certified, well experienced & highly rated cosmetic surgeon in your city and visit him / her for a consultation.

Pseudogynecomastia is excess fat while true gynecomastia is excess glandular tissue. A board certified plastic surgeon can check which you have in a physical examination. Generally, this involves pinching the skin on your chest. Fat is far softer than glandular tissue. 

Hi Kompulsif,Thanks for the post. I recommend that you be evaluated by a plastic surgeon who specializes in gynecomastia surgery; not only to confirm the diagnosis (which your regular physician may be able to do), but to also provide a surgical plan (which your regular physician would not be able to do).Sincerely,Dr. Dadvand

Your best bet would be to be seen by a board-certified plastic surgeon who can demonstrate significant experience helping patients in your situation. You may find attached link helpful to you as you learn more about the condition and treatment options.

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 or lipomastia.  The differentiation of true  gynecomastia  from adipose tissue is important because the surgical treatment may differ. Usually  physical examination by a well experienced board-certified plastic surgeon is sufficient to make the diagnosis  and to determine the best course of treatment.
I have found that gynecomastia is often best treated with  partial excision of the prominent glandular tissue  as well as liposuction surgery of the peripheral chest area.  If the prominence of the chest wall is caused by adipose tissue, then liposculpture surgery alone may suffice.

 Best wishes.

For gynecomastia, I would go to a plastic surgeon to evaluate you and decide on a plan of treatment with you. Good luck.

You should see a board certified plastic surgeon who will be able to evaluate whether the tissue is adipose (fatty) or breast tissue. In terms of the basis for the condition, typically this should be worked up by an endocrinologist before surgery is contemplated to rule out a hormonal imbalance.

Your best bet would be to get a referral to a board certified plastic surgeon. It is there that a determination will be made on whether you have gynecomastia or lipomastia or a combination of both. Good luck!