While excess breast tissue can cause tenderness or discomfort, it’s generally not a serious health risk. However, if you have gynecomastia, you also have an increased risk of male breast cancer and should be screened more regularly.
While it’s rare to develop physical issues related to gynecomastia, many of our patients feel the condition has a serious psychological impact. You might find that male breast reduction surgery improves your self-confidence and empowers you to enjoy things you avoided, like trips to the beach.