Gynecomastia is not a new sport in the Summer Olympics. When men develop abnormally sized breasts, medical professionals use this term to describe the condition. It develops when some men gain weight although some get it during adolescence. Others develop the condition because of abusing steroids and the use of other medications. There is a condition known as pseudo-gynecomastia where the male’s nipples protrude more than desirable. That often appears during adolescence if the kid has weight issues. Diet and exercise will often take care of the problem. If it continues through the mid-twenties, then surgical intervention may be necessary. If the swelling comes from abuse of steroids or the use of certain drugs, ceasing or reducing the use will likely reduce the swelling.

The first line of defense against gynecomastia is diet, exercise, and adjustments of medications. All of these lead to reduced swelling in many men. There are medications available to help reduce swelling as well. The effects of these drugs are not permanent. If these treatments do not have the desired affect, surgery may be the next option. For older men, it may be the only option. Skin elasticity decreases as anyone ages. If men develop the condition later in life, their skin may not respond to diet or exercise. The sagging skin will be an eyesore in most cases.

The best candidate for gynecomastia is someone in decent physical condition that does not have severe weight problems. Most men can have the surgery without complications. Surgeons will advise their patients to stop smoking, drinking and taking some medications. All of this can lead to surgical complications. As with any major surgery, there are potential issues with bleeding and infection. Your doctor should be available in the day or two following surgery to handle any unexpected complications. You can expect pain and swelling in the area for the most part. You will get a prescription for pain meds that doctors recommend using for a few days.

When facing gynecomastia, information is your friend. Look for ways to reduce the problem before considering a surgical intervention. It will make you happier in the long run. If you need the surgery to correct the condition, then find a doctor that knows his or her business. They need to know how to perform a breast reduction on men. Men and women are different and the results will be different. Take the time to find the right surgeon before going under the knife.