Gynecomastia is a common disorder in which males develop enlarged breast tissue. Although it is most likely to occur in teenage boys and older men, it can affect men of all ages.

Because having excess breast tissue feminizes the male physique, men who have gynecomastia often look for ways to treat this condition, including with plastic surgery. Dr. Ashkan Ghavami, a board-certified plastic surgeon in Beverly Hills, explains some of the ways gynecomastia can be addressed.