Gynecomastia is a condition encountered in men in which their breasts are larger than normal. This condition generally occurs in young boys reaching puberty, but once puberty is completed the condition reverses. In a certain percentage of individuals, the condition remains permanent until surgically corrected. Late middle aged men may also become affected. While the exact cause of this condition is not known, it may be linked to hormone levels and enlargement of tissues in the male breast region. When found in adolescents who have completed puberty, it is sometimes necessary to check hormone levels that may be causing this condition. Most of the time surgery is the appropriate treatment.

The surgery consists of removing extra breast and fatty tissue from the chest region. In many cases, the gynecomastia can be treated with traditional liposuction. This is done through small incisions in and around the nipple/areolar complex and below the breasts. The scars are small and well hidden. In more severe cases, it is necessary to make a small incision below the nipple and actually remove the breast tissue surgically. This is usually combined with liposuction to smooth and refine the results. In the most severe cases, more elaborate incisions are required to remove excess breast/fatty tissue and excess skin.