Men and women both endure dissatisfaction with their bodies from time to time. In fact, this is true even for breasts. Women may feel their breasts are too small, whereas if breasts appear at all on a man, they’re too big. The appropriate term for these ‘man-boobs’ is gynecomastia. Unlike women, however, who talk to each other about breast surgery, men just don’t discuss gynecomastia. Talking about your man-boobs, even with friends, much less a doctor, is an embarrassment.
To help men learn about and consider gynecomastia treatment options, Dr. Steven Teitelbaum of Santa Monica launched BeverlyHillsGynecomastia.com. The internet affords considerable anonymity, where a man can research his situation and his options in peace, without subjecting himself to embarrassing scrutiny.
Of course, the most important reasons for having or not having cosmetic surgery should come from the recipient. Volume lost to pregnancy, position lost to time and gravity, and an imbalance in size from one side to the other are all common reasons to seek