Can Men Also Develop Breasts?

Do men have breasts? Of course, they do. However, male breasts typically do not develop significantly. Yet, in certain specific male groups—such as during infancy, adolescence, and in older men—gynecomastia can occur.

Gynecomastia (GYN) generally refers to the painless, progressive enlargement of the male breast or the appearance of tender lumps under the areola, caused by an imbalance in the ratio of estrogen to androgen in the body, leading to absolute or relative elevated estrogen levels.

Gynecomastia accounts for approximately 60%–80% of male breast disorders, making it the most common breast disease in men. In recent years, with improvements in living standards, the incidence rate and demand for treatment have significantly increased.

Based on the proportion of glandular tissue to adipose tissue in the breast, it can be classified into the following three types:

1.Breast development primarily dominated by glandular tissue proliferation;

2.Breast development primarily dominated by adipose tissue proliferation;

3.Breast development involving proliferation of both glandular and adipose tissue.

For patients with gynecomastia, enlarged breasts affect aesthetics, easily lead to psychological insecurity, hinder daily activities, and pose a very low risk of secondary malignancy in a small minority of cases.

Currently, it is believed that if the developed breasts do not resolve after a certain period of medication or conservative treatment (generally 1–2 years), surgical intervention is necessary.

Surgical methods for gynecomastia can broadly be categorized into three types:

1.Excision method

2.Liposuction method

3.Liposuction combined with excision method

With standardized treatment, patients with gynecomastia can achieve satisfactory corrective results.

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