5 Ways Gynecomastia Surgery Can Benefit You

Traditional male contours are flat and sculpted, with a chest that features pectoral muscles—but nothing else that stands out. Some men, however, have a condition known as gynecomastia, which causes breast tissue to develop and more pronounced mounds to grow. Many of these men choose to address this growth with gynecomastia surgery. New Jersey’s Burnett Plastic Surgery offers five benefits this procedure can provide.

Improved Confidence

One of the most common problems associated with gynecomastia surgery is a diminished self-image. Many men who develop breast tissue tend to want to keep their shirts on in situations where going shirtless would be preferred, whether at the pool or on the beach or during a more intimate encounter.

Reducing the breast tissue and sculpting a more traditionally masculine chest can help to restore confidence and make going shirtless—in the right situations—appealing once again.

Reduced Back Pain

More tissue on the chest means more weight pulling the upper body forward and down. While the weight may not seem significant, it can create the constant need to adjust your stance and stride, as well as cause constant strain.

Making the chest lighter means less pull, which can serve to reduce the back pain associated with gynecomastia.

Better Posture

As noted above, extra volume on the chest can have a noticeable impact on the body. For men otherwise not used to dealing with breast tissue, the bulk can lead to leaning, hunching, and other positions that aren’t great on the spine.

Taking away the breast tissue allows patients to stand taller and straighter, improving their posture.

More Comfortable Activities

Breast mounds can chafe against clothing, especially during sports and other physical activities, such as running. The constant discomfort can make even favorite pastimes feel like an unpleasant chore.

A flatter chest fits better into typical men’s athletic wear, from workout clothes to jerseys.

Well-Fitting Outfits

Men’s clothes are generally made to fit men’s bodies, no breasts included. Patients who have developed breast tissue may find that their shirts don’t look the same, whether because the tight fit accentuates their unwanted chest contours or the extra volume on the chest causes other parts of the shirt to hang in ways they were not designed to hang.

Addressing the glandular tissue, fat, and more can ensure shirts fit the way they were intended to fit.

For more information about gynecomastia surgeries, call Burnett Plastic Surgery at (908) 233-0200 or book an appointment online.