Male Breast Reduction

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In 2007, the top fourth plastic surgery procedure was male breast reduction, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. In addition, in 2006 the American Society of Plastic Surgeons reported that close to 14,000 male youths between the ages of 13 and 19 underwent male breast reduction surgery. Furthermore, this age group accounted for over 50% of all male breast reduction procedures and was equivalent to the total number of procedures performed in 2004.

Perhaps, this can be attributed to male youths being more familiar and comfortable with plastic surgery than their ancestors. In addition, peer pressure that creates inhabitance in daily activities, embarrassment in social situations, or avoidance of sports can be other reasons why male breast reduction is so commonly requested among young men.

The Gynecomastia condition may be related to one of a variety of medical conditions, including: teen obesity, inhibited testosterone production, glandular overgrowth, steroid abuse, kidney dysfunction, testicular tumors, or liver disease.

Despite the popularity for male breast reduction among young men, the screening process to identify candidacy for male breast reduction procedures in adolescents is stringent. Plastic surgeons will evaluate total medical history, may recommend additional testing such as endocrine testing, examine for maturity and the true desire from the boy to have the procedure. Some cases of Gynecomastia resolve themselves on their own by adulthood.