Treatment For Gynecomastia

Gynecomastia is extremely common, but is a very embarrassing emotional concern to many men who have it.  It is a naturally occurring medical condition, so people with it should not have to feel guilty, or put up with ill treatment by society.

Treatments for man boobs depend on the cause of the condition.  The patient may be asked to get a mammogram, or breast x-ray, to decide which treatment is best.  In most cases, treatment is not necessary.  If the underlying cause is drug use or prescription medication, the condition will resolve by stopping the drugs.  If the gynecomastia is primarily fatty tissue, such as in pseudogynecomastia, the liposuction will most likely be prescribed.  If it is caused by the decreased testosterone and increased estrogen, hormonal therapy may be used.  If the underlying cause of the condition is some other disease or disorder, then treatment will be directed at that problem.  If the patient still suffers from gynecomastia after the primary cause has been treated, the a medical or surgical solution will be considered.

The most common gynecomastia treatment is breast reduction surgery.  The excess fatty or glandular tissue must be surgically removed from the breast by a mastectomy for gynecomastia.  The surgery is an outpatient procedure.  In some extreme cases, or when other medical conditions are a concern, an overnight stay will be recommended.

Gynecomastia treatment is a plastic surgery procedure that is relatively safe and effective.  However,  most insurance companies do not cover the surgery.  They look at gynecomastia as a cosmetic problem and therefore is not medically necessary. 

The best course of treatment for the condition should be discussed with a qualified physician.