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Hi. i have, what people call, man boobs. is there a way to reduce them. my chest pouts too. any work out that won't trigger my asthma.? thanks!

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Yes, there is: Depending on the reason for your gynecomastia, it is first important to rule out hormonal/medical reasons for having gynecomastia. Once this is done by your primary care physician, then the surgical options considered by board certified plastic surgeons include: liposuction, direct breast tissue excision, and possibly a breast lift if left with excess skin.

Answered 4/20/2013

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Gynecomastia: Some men develop breasts during the teen years. Most cases have no known cause and this condition is called idiopathic gynecomastia. There is no proven non-surgical treatment for idiopathic gynecomastia. The excess breast tissue can be surgically removed to reliably result in a more masculine appearing chest.

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Same thing: Man boobs and gynecomastia are equivalent terms and essentially represents a spectrum of breast fullness and associated skin, fat and gland excess that vary from normal to markedly abnormal. Although weight loss may he p, surgery is usually the best option for maximal improvement.

Answered 4/21/2013

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