About Gynecomastia By Qualified Plastic Surgeon
Gynecomastia is the condition in which there is enlargement of male breasts. It is a very common condition which affects around 30-40% of the male population. In many people, the gynecomastia is so minor that those people are not even aware of it while for others it is an embarrassing situation. These people can not enjoy slim fitting shirts. They are hesitant to bare their chest during swimming. They also feel awkward during physical intimacy. The basic reason behind the development of gynecomastia is an imbalance between hormones testosterone estrogen. Estrogen is a female sex hormone it is present in negligible amounts in males. If the ratio of testosterone to estrogen is disturbed, gynecomastia develops. So the gynecomastia is commonly seen in male babies, during teen ages or in elderly males. In rare cases, gynecomastia can develop due to some endocrine diseases like thyroid or pituitary dysfunctions or intake of certain drugs like steroids. The evaluation of gyne...