While puffy nipples rarely present a medical emergency, that doesn’t mean this common aesthetic concern is harmless for male patients. Nipples that appear puffy or inflamed — whether accompanied by enlarged breast tissue or not — can lead to serious emotional and psychological turmoil. Many men with gynecomastia, a condition defined as overdeveloped breasts in men, struggle with a lack of confidence, a poor self-esteem,…

Some men affected by gynecomastia, which is characterized by visible male breasts, spend countless hours at the gym trying to flatten their chest and make their condition less noticeable. The hope that exercise may be able to reduce chest fullness and even eliminate the appearance of male breasts is understandable—after all, both men and women often find success in working out to reshape different regions of…

Gynecomastia is a condition in which the male breasts are larger than usual. This condition can leave men feeling self-conscious and anxious about their appearance. Fortunately, Philadelphia gynecomastia surgeon Dr. David A. Bottger has years of experience treating this condition and can help you feel more confident in your appearance. Gynecomastia often starts in adolescence and can continue to develop into adulthood. While the cause is generally…

If you are a man with oversized breasts that make you feel self-conscious, embarrassed and generally uncomfortable with your appearance, Dr. Bottger’s gynecomastia surgery might be right for you. Male breast reduction procedures remove excess breast tissue and localized fat to give you a more manly chest that would otherwise be unobtainable with diet and exercise. Ideal candidates for gynecomastia surgery should be: Physically healthy and able to withstand undergoing…

Gynecomastia is the clinical term for abnormally large breasts in men. There is usually no known cause, and the condition can start as early as puberty. Some lifestyle choices like steroid and marijuana use can cause gynecomastia, but so can medical issues like weight gain and hormonal imbalance. If you suffer from gynecomastia, board certified Philadelphia plastic surgeon Dr. David Bottger can help you correct the…

Philadelphia plastic surgeon Dr. David Bottger understands how important a toned upper body is for men. One of the most common procedures he performs for men is a male breast reduction, which is used to treat a condition called gynecomastia. Gynecomastia, which gives the appearance that a man has breasts, is embarrassing and can prevent you from taking your shirt off in public. People often associate…

In recent years, more and more men have chosen to undergo plastic surgery in an attempt to improve their appearance. In 2012, the procedure which generated the largest increase in interest among men was male breast reduction. Male breast reduction is performed to correct a condition called gynecomastia, which refers to having excessive male breast tissue. The condition most commonly develops during adolescence or early adulthood….