Gynecomastia (Enlarged Male Breasts)

Gynecomastia surgery success rate is a high one. Here is the journey of a patient whose life has changed for the better after his gynecomastia surgery.

Does your son hide under baggy clothes? It could be due to gynecomastia (a medical condition that cause male breasts to enlarge) or puffy nipples!

Dr Ivan Puah, Medical Director Amaris B. Clinic, believes that body sculpting procedures, which includes gynecomastia surgery, comprises 70% Art & 30% Science.

While hormonal imbalance can happen to just about anyone and hence can be distressing, there are common symptoms that men can look out for.

Gynecomastia causes physical discomfort such as breast tenderness, swelling and changes in the chest shape and appearance. It can make you look feminine too.

Dr Ivan Puah details the various gyno presentations, including its basic anatomy & various gynecomastia grades and how gyno looks like in men of different ages.

"Body image dissatisfaction has resulted in men with low self-confidence, anti-social behaviour, etc especially those who are suffering from gynecomastia."

People suffering from gynecomastia trawl the internet to understand it, only to find half-baked fiction and ‘cures’. We asked Dr Ivan Puah for some truth.

Here is a breakdown of the different grades, how gyno affects your self-esteem, and what can be done to get you ready for your NS journey in full confidence.