{"id":3206,"date":"2017-09-28T12:53:52","date_gmt":"2017-09-28T19:53:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ciao.designelement.net\/?p=3206"},"modified":"2022-01-12T19:41:31","modified_gmt":"2022-01-13T02:41:31","slug":"gynecomastia-scottsdale","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ciaobellacosmeticsurgery.com\/general\/gynecomastia-scottsdale\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Facts Men Should Know About Gynecomastia Surgery","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Gynecomastia is a common condition that causes developed or enlarged breast tissue in men. <a href=\"https:\/\/ciaobellacosmeticsurgery.com\/general\/gynecomastia-surgery-scottsdale\/\">Gynecomastia can affect men of any age<\/a> and cause physical discomfort as well as low self-esteem. There are many misconceptions about this disorder, especially when it comes to the cause and how it can be treated.<\/p>\n<p>Here are a few important facts all men should know about gynecomastia.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Gynecomastia Is More Common After 50<\/strong><br \/>\nWhile gynecomastia can happen at any age, the prevalence peaks between 50 and 69. At least 25% of men in this age group have gynecomastia, but some place the prevalence at up to 70% in this group. Older men are at an increased risk due to a combination of hormone deficiency and prescription drugs like anti-androgens to treat prostate enlargement and heart medications. Adolescent boys are also likely to develop gynecomastia, although most of these cases resolve on their own. Anywhere from 50% to 60% of adolescent and teenage boys develop breast tissue during puberty.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hormones Play a Role<\/strong><br \/>\nIt&#8217;s a common belief that <a href=\"https:\/\/ciaobellacosmeticsurgery.com\/cosmetic-body-procedure-scottsdale\/male-breast-reduction\/\">gynecomastia only affects overweight men<\/a>. The truth is excess fat is certainly not the only cause. This is because gynecomastia isn&#8217;t merely extra fat around the chest; it&#8217;s actual breast tissue. Hormones certainly play a role in gynecomastia as men who have lower testosterone levels and higher estrogen levels are more likely to develop breasts.<\/p>\n<p>Certain prescription drugs, endocrine problems, and excessive alcohol consumption are all tied to gynecomastia. When it comes to alcohol, it&#8217;s not actually the phytoestrogen in hops but the liver damage that alcohol can cause.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Surgery Can Correct Gynecomastia<\/strong><br \/>\nWhen the enlarged breasts are only caused by excess fat, exercise may help improve the problem. Correcting a hormonal imbalance can also help gynecomastia resolve on its own. For many men, surgery is the only <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gynecomastiasurgeryphoenix.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">reliable treatment option for gynecomastia<\/a> that doesn&#8217;t correct itself.<\/p>\n<p>There are a few surgical options to address gynecomastia, depending on the severity of the condition. Men who have limited breast tissue and excess fat can benefit from liposuction, a minimally invasive procedure. More severe cases will require surgery that may combine liposuction with excision of breast tissue and a breast lift to remove excess skin. In the most severe cases, the procedure is very similar to a breast reduction in women.<\/p>\n","protected":false,"gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"html"}]},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gynecomastia is a common condition that causes developed or enlarged breast tissue in men. Gynecomastia can affect men of any age and cause physical discomfort as well as low self-esteem. There are many misconceptions about this disorder, especially when it comes to the cause and how it can be treated. 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