When it comes to breast diseases, it is common to think that they are the exclusive preserve of women, but this is actually not true. Breast tissue is also present in the male breast. Normally, this glandular tissue is very small and is distributed just below the nipple areola, and does not cause the breasts to protrude. However, under the influence of some specific factors, such as drugs, poor diet, obesity, etc., the male mammary glands will be overdeveloped, which will cause the chest to protrude, resulting in embarrassment With the improvement of living standards, more and more men are paying attention to this common male breast disease,, and now let’s learn about this disease and its treatment. Q: Many people will ask how the male chest can still develop and become bigger and bulging? A: Gynecomastia, also known as gynecomastia, is a not uncommon benign disease of the male chest, which can occur at any age, with an incidence rate of 36%-65% in adult males and 4%-40% in adolescents. There are many causes of gynecomastia, and the direct causes of gynecomastia can be categorized into 3 types: 1. Excessive accumulation of fat in the chest; 2. Excessive development of the glands in the chest; and 3. Excessive development of fat accumulation + glands in the chest. Q: What are the symptoms of gynecomastia? A: Gynecomastia patients, the chest is not flat, obviously protruding, and in severe cases, even hemispherical sagging like women, many patients’ nipple areola will be much larger than that of normal men, resulting in wearing T-shirts and other intimate apparel with nipple and breast protruding obviously, which is very embarrassing, and affects the aesthetics and also affects the normal social interaction and life. Q: Does gynecomastia need to be treated? A: Of course the answer is yes. A flat and broad chest is a symbol of male sexuality, and gynecomastia affects both the body and mind of the patient. Therefore, treatment of gynecomastia is very important for the patient to regain self-confidence and lead a normal social life. Q: Many patients want to receive treatment, but they don’t know which department to go to. A: You should go to a plastic surgeon who specializes in breast reconstruction. During the consultation, the physician will diagnose the type of breast enlargement through a face-to-face examination and physical examination, and then design the appropriate treatment according to the classification. For patients with simple fatty deposits, liposuction can be used as a treatment. For patients with simple glandular hyperplasia, the overdeveloped glands are removed through small cosmetic incisions to achieve the treatment effect. For patients with both fat accumulation and glandular hyperplasia, a combination of glandular excision and liposuction is required to achieve the therapeutic effect. In addition, for patients with particularly severe gynecomastia, i.e., those with the aforementioned female-like sagging breasts, surgical incisions to lift the breasts and remove excess skin will be designed according to the degree of sagging in order to achieve a better treatment effect. Patients with oversized nipples and areolas need to undergo postoperative nipple and areola reduction surgery to achieve a normal male breast appearance. Love of beauty is not exclusive to women, and breast disease is not unique to women. Compared to women, men are far less aware of and concerned about breast health. We would like to remind all men that when there are abnormal enlargement and lumps in the chest, they must pay attention to it, don’t be shy, and go to regular hospitals in time to seek professional doctor’s help.