If you are a man with excess breast tissue, you may be interested in learning more about male breast reduction surgery. This condition, called gynecomastia, affects as much as 60% of men across the United States. If this is something that you are personally struggling with, male breast reduction surgery may be able to help. Here is what […]
Maintaining a healthy and positive body image can significantly affect one’s mental health. From quality exercise and a nutritious diet to making better overall lifestyle choices, there is a lot that you can do to bolster your self-image. Likewise, there are just as many factors that can negatively affect your body image. One such issue […]
A sculpted and toned chest can bring confidence and a positive self-image. Even with rigorous exercise and a healthy diet, some men may still be left with overly large or disproportionate breasts. This is called gynecomastia and can affect men of all ages. Generally, this is most common during adolescence and is attributed to hormonal […]
For many men, regardless of how long they might spend at the gym or otherwise working on their physique, overdeveloped or enlarged breasts can destroy self-confidence or cause them to avoid certain physical activities or even intimacy with others. This condition is called gynecomastia and can affect men at any age. Gynecomastia can be caused […]
Gynecomastia is a medical condition where a man develops large, woman-like breasts. Usually, it happens because of the dense tissue under the breasts. In some cases, this can be accompanied by tenderness and pain in some people. While gynecomastia might not be painful in some individuals, having woman-like breasts can seriously lower a man’s self-confidence. […]
In February’s first blog we got into some of the basics of enlarged male breasts, a condition known as gynecomastia. This isn’t the case of men having a few too many pounds and enlarged breasts because of it. Gynecomastia is a condition dictated by hormone fluctuation causing an enlargement of the breast gland under the […]
Whether you’re over at a beach on the Cape or at a neighborhood pool party, we’ve all heard people snickering about so and so having “man boobs.” Having enlarged male breasts isn’t unusual at all. Unfortunately, most men are confused about what it really is all about, so they don’t do anything about it. Instead, […]
An ideal male physique has long been the subject of some of the world’s greatest artwork, from ancient sculptures and paintings to subjects of pop art. A man’s body is considered attractive if it is toned and masculine, and any deviations from this definition are considered flaws. The board-certified plastic surgeons of UMass Memorial Cosmetic Surgery […]
Many women desire larger breasts, there is no denying that. However, men who are dealing with man boobs, or gynecomastia, may struggle with their self-esteem because their breasts are larger than normal. Regardless of how gynecomastia manifests itself, whether as a small lump under one or both nipples, or as larger-than-normal breasts, it can be […]
It is estimated that up to 60% of men suffer from gynecomastia or “man boobs.” Sometimes gynecomastia causes a tiny lump under one or both nipples; sometimes it results in large, pendulous breasts. Regardless, the condition can be embarrassing and inhibiting. Weight loss may help, but cosmetic surgery, or reduction mammoplasty – may be the […]
