Category: Male Plastic Surgery

According to the latest American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) procedural statistics data, gynecomastia surgery was the “most sought-after procedure for men” in 2023. With the number of gynecomastia procedures experiencing 18% year-over-year growth from 2022, the society suggests that “men wanted to feel confident in clothing including fitted shirts that accentuated the contours of their chest.” Men also “likely wanted to be at ease with their chests when not wearing a top either...

Naples Plastic Surgery has earned a stellar reputation for helping men overcome gynecomastia. A medical condition that causes male breast tissue enlargement commonly referred to as “man boobs,” the affliction can significantly impact a man’s self-confidence. Most men don’t know who to talk to about their condition, leaving them with many unanswered questions.

Plastic surgery has long been associated with women more than men, and the latest statistics suggest a near 9-1 ratio of cosmetic surgeries conducted on women compared to men. That ratio isn’t likely going to change soon, given that the number of female plastic surgeries increased by 33% since 2000, while the number of male plastic surgeries declined by 27%.

While many Americans know that breast augmentation is the most commonly performed plastic surgery on women, few know that male breast reduction surgery, or gynecomastia surgery, is one of the most commonly performed cosmetic procedures for men. In fact, male breast reduction surgery is the fourth most performed male-oriented plastic surgery after nose reshaping, liposuction, and eyelid surgery.  With extensive gynecomastia surgery experience between them, Drs. Paul Gardner and Leo...