Gynecomastia

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Posted: April 25, 2023
Gynecomastia is the overdevelopment of glandular tissue in the chest of men. While not dangerous, gynecomastia can lead to some undesirable chest aesthetics. This may make some men uncomfortable and consider male breast reduction surgery. Let’s dive into understanding what gynecomastia is and if… Read Full Post
Posted: June 09, 2022
June is Men’s Health Month and a great time to begin taking steps to reach your aesthetic goals. Board-certified Kansas City plastic surgeon Dr. Levi Young is here to help. Give us a call to schedule a private consultation at our Leawood office to learn more about the surgical and non-surgical… Read Full Post
Posted: June 07, 2021
June is Men’s Health Month – it’s also National Fruits and Veggies Month – offering a great time to reassess your commitment to leading a healthy lifestyle to obtain the strongest and most attractive physique possible. Diet and exercise are essential components of healthy living, but neither one… Read Full Post
Posted: September 15, 2020
Gynecomastia is the medical name for the appearance of larger breasts on male chests. Derived from Latin and Greek, gynecomastia literally means “female breasts” and the condition is often both embarrassing and emasculating. Fortunately, if you suffer from gynecomastia, male breast reduction can… Read Full Post
Posted: November 08, 2018
Gynecomastia is a condition that causes enlarged male breasts that can lead to not only embarrassment but significant discomfort. In some cases, gynecomastia is permanent, but it comes down to the underlying cause of the condition. Sometimes, enlarged male breasts are congenital while other times… Read Full Post
Posted: August 10, 2018
Men who have enlarged breast tissue often feel embarrassed about their condition and don’t know what to do to correct it. The condition, called gynecomastia, occurs when males develop excess breast tissue, giving them the appearance of enlarged breasts. Many men who have the condition may not… Read Full Post
Posted: July 30, 2018
Recently, many men have been turning to plastic surgery for male breast reduction. Gynecomastia, commonly referred to as “man boobs,” is an embarrassing condition where men have excessive breast tissue, giving them the appearance of enlarges breasts. Unfortunately, for men with this condition, no… Read Full Post