Subscribe to get free news, tips and updates. Plastic Surgery Male breast growth can have a major emotional impact on a young man. There is just something about protruding breasts in a male that can result in teasing from peers.
Typical behavior is to hide the chest when in public or shun others.
Those bothered by the problem avoid swimming, taking their shirts off, and other activities where others can see their breasts. Many do not discuss their concerns with parents, peers, and do not understand the problem. Starting that dialog is important. Breast development easily happens during adolescence and may have many possible causes. During growth, this mass can be tender.