subject: What Can I Do To Get Rid Of My Man Boobs? Should I Try Liposuction? [print this page] As much as they are made fun of in popular TV shows such as Seinfeld, man boobs (also called moobs) are a real embarrassment for some men. Having enlarged, womanish breasts can be a real source for awkwardness. It can be difficult to really enjoy a day swimming at the pool or sunbathing at the beach if you feel conspicuous because of the size and shape of your chest.
The problem is also more common than a lot of people realize. According to some estimates, up to one half of the male populace will experience some amount of unwanted swelling of the breast during their lifetime.
Although some men who experience this condition feel totally fine with their appearance, some men are quite upset by it, and they want to know what they can do to improve their appearance. The answer to this question depends somewhat on the root cause of the swelling.
Although they may appear to the naked eye to be the same, there are actually at least two very distinct causes for a marked swelling of the male breast. One of these is an actual increase in the size of the glandular breast tissue that all men and women have. If this is the reason for your enlarged chest, you may want to speak with your doctor about what to do from here. It could be that your chest is enlarged because you have some sort of hormonal imbalance in your body. Certain studies have shown that some young boys exhibit this breast growth (called "gynecomastia," which means "woman-like breast") when they are exposed to lots of female hormones, whether through diet or in other ways.
The other reason for one's breast to swell is simply because one's body is storing excess fat around the site of the breast. This is often referred to as pseudo-gynecomastia. Some studies suggest that this sort of swelling is hereditary to some extent. To some extent, our bodies store fat in the places they do due to our genes.
Men who experience a large amount of fat build up around their breasts can try to remove the fat through exercise and diet. However, in some people, this fat can be very hard to get rid of.
In some cases, liposuction can be a very effective method for removing this excess breast fat. For more information, and to find out whether the procedure could help you, please speak with a cosmetic surgeon in your area.
