Both surgeons completed extensive training at The Johns Hopkins Hospital and are certified by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. That level of expertise matters when you are considering any surgery that affects your appearance, like male breast reduction. Here is what you should know about the causes of adult-onset gynecomastia and the solutions available.
What Is Gynecomastia as an Adult?
Gynecomastia is the development of firm glandular breast tissue in men. It’s different from simple chest fat. While weight gain can add fullness, true gynecomastia involves dense tissue that does not typically improve with diet or exercise alone.
Teenage boys often experience temporary breast enlargement during puberty, but gynecomastia as an adult tends to behave differently. Once it develops, it usually does not resolve without treatment.
What Causes Gynecomastia as an Adult?
It is common to wonder what causes gynecomastia as an adult. In many cases, shifting hormones are responsible. As your testosterone levels gradually decline with age, estrogen can stimulate breast tissue growth.
Other contributing factors may include:
- Certain prescription medications, including antidepressants and blood pressure treatments
- Weight gain or significant weight loss
- Alcohol use or anabolic steroids
- Medical conditions that affect hormone balance
Sometimes a single factor is involved. Other times, several influences overlap.
When Is Surgery the Right Choice?
When firm glandular tissue sticks around no matter how consistent you are with diet and exercise, surgery may be the only way to truly flatten the chest. Male breast reduction removes that dense tissue and sculpts a chest that looks more in line with the rest of your body.
Your procedure takes place in the practice’s state-licensed, Joint Commission-accredited surgical center in Douglas County, where your safety and comfort come first.
Schedule Your Complimentary Cosmetic Consultation
To schedule your complimentary cosmetic consultation at Park Meadows Cosmetic Surgery in Lone Tree, CO, call 303-706-1100. Our team proudly serves men from Lone Tree, Highlands Ranch, and throughout the Denver area.
