Causes and Treatment Options for Gynecomastia

If you are suffering from gynecomastia, it is a troubling condition. It is the medical term for enlarged breasts for a man, something that can make you extremely uncomfortable with your body. It’s difficult to hide a problem like enlarged breasts. You can try wearing baggy clothing, but the problem will not go away. It may lead you to avoid others because you are so self-conscious about the way you look. It can get in the way of intimacy with your partner because you don’t feel good about yourself. When gynecomastia becomes a part of your life, you just want to find a way to take back your body.

What Can Lead to Gynecomastia?

Gynecomastia results when your breasts glands become enlarged. This problem is caused by hormonal fluctuations. These fluctuations could be due to andropause or other health conditions. Certain medications may also lead to it. Your breasts may also become larger due to a buildup of fat deposits. While this is not considered true gynecomastia, it can still result in a similar appearance. While it may not be harmful in any way to have gynecomastia, it can still take away your confidence in yourself.

What are Your Treatment Options?

If you are like most men with gynecomastia, you are not happy with your body. You want to have a flat chest once again. If your condition is in its earliest stages, you may be able to choose medication or the use of testosterone therapy to reduce the size of your breasts. If your condition has progressed or you have had it for over a year, surgical removal of excess breast tissue may be the ideal solution for you.

If surgery is considered the best way for you to experience success, our plastic surgeon will remove the excess tissue and any fat deposits in your breasts. You will need to refrain from any heavy lifting or exercise until our surgeon clears you to resume your regular routines. You will also need to make sure you keep your incisions clean. This will help you to avoid a problem like an infection. Once your swelling has gone down as your breasts heal, you will be able to enjoy your flat chest once again.

Ask Our Doctor About Treatment Options

Many men ignore gynecomastia or they think that they don’t have any options. You do not have to accept your body this way. You can seek medical intervention in order to improve your figure. It’s hard to carry the burden of enlarged breasts when you are a man.

Contact eSSe Plastic Surgery in Fort Lauderdale, FL, to discuss your options to treat gynecomastia. Our doctor will be able to evaluate you and get to the bottom of why you are struggling with this condition. From that point, you can learn what to do about it. Call us today to schedule an appointment!