Gynecomastia is the abnormal growth of male breasts due to excess growth of breast tissue. During infancy, puberty, and in middle-aged to older men, gynecomastia can be common. Gynecomastia is very much common in old aged men during infancy, puberty . It is mainly caused due to the presence of fat deposits in the breast area of men. Gynecomastia results from growth of the glandular, or breast tissue, which is present in very small amounts in men.
Changes in the levels of estrogen and androgen hormones, or how the body uses or responds to these hormones can cause enlarged breasts in men. Other major causes of breast enlargement are
- Aging
- Genetic defects
- Cancer
- liver disease
- Exposure to anabolic steroid hormones
- Exposure to estrogen hormone
- Kidney failure and dialysis
- Lack of testosterone
- Use of drugs
- Radiation treatment of the testicles
- Side effects of some medications
Classification of gynecomastia
- Minor enlargement, no skin excess
- Moderate enlargement, no skin excess
- Moderate enlargement, skin excess
- Marked enlargement, skin excess
When to approach Doctor
- You have recent swelling, pain, or enlargement in one or both breasts
- There is dark or bloody discharge from the nipples
- There is a skin sore or ulcer over the breast
- A breast lump feels hard or firm
Gynecomastia Treatment
Gynecomastia can be treated by plastic surgery method without any side effects. The gynecomastia procedure involves only two hours and hospital stay is not required . Patient can return to normal activities with in 10 days. It has no side effects, the main advantage of the treatment is it takes only less time and will heal quickly . 
Cosmetic Surgery Center is the best option for the best treatment of male breast enlargement. Medway is well equipped clinic with all the most modern facilities and have expirenced cosmetic surgeons. Medway offer all the treatment in affordable rate.
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