Gynecomastia comes from the Greek words gyne meaning "woman" and mastia meaning breast. In practical terms, this means abnormally large breasts on men. The condition is relatively common in adolescent boys, and often disappears with time. When the condition persists, there often is social handicap, shame, and embarrassment.

There are several potential causes of gynecomastia including puberty, drug use, or other medical problems. Often no cause is found for the disorder and the gynecomastia persists. In these cases, surgery is frequently the best solution. The procedure can be performed using liposuction or direct surgical excision depending on the kind of excess breast tissue that is present.

Dr. Nolan Karp, Associate Professor of Plastic Surgery at New York University School of Medicine, specializes in Breast Surgery. Please feel free to view Dr. Karp's patient photos and read more detailed information about gynecomastia on this site. You may contact Dr. Karp by using the contact form here or by calling 212-263-6004 to arrange a consultation.

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