Man Boobs is essentially a slang name or common terminology for an enlarged male chest. The term man boobs seems to have first originated in the early 2000 s quickly gaining popularity and being used in media across the Western world. It is when excess fat or glandular tissue forms around the male chest which gives the appearance of breasts. Gynecomastia, or man boobs is a condition that causes an excess of glandular tissue in the male chest which can give the appearance of an enlarged chest. This appearance can often be similar to that of a women s breast which is how the name man boobs was created. At The Private Clinic, we can treat Man boobs, the best place to start is to book a consultation with one of our surgeons.