Moobs: How to lose them

While the phrase “man boobs” or “moobs” may be funny to some or used in a jokey manner, it is no laughing matter to the millions of British men who suffer this embarrassing problem. Known medically as gynecomastia, man boobs affect about one in every five males, and can affect anyone from newborns, adolescents, and elderly men. A much higher percentage of men report suffering the condition between the ages of 50 to 69. Whatever the age of the male, it is extremely common, often taboo for men to talk about medically, and can have a devastating impact on lives. Gynecomastia causes low self-esteem, shame, and fear of exposing the chest area in social situations for men. It’s no surprise that liposuction to fix moobs reduction is one of the most popular surgeries performed by award-winning Dr Gupta. There are millions of articles online about moobs and their impact on men, and just as many inaccuracies about the condition; so we have put together a short post using our expert knowledge to bring you the truth about man boobs and how we can help get rid of them.

What is Gynecomastia?

Gynecomastia is breast enlargement in men also known as moobs reduction which is caused by excessive growth of breast tissue behind and around the areola (nipple).

What causes it?

Breast tissue growth occurs due to an abnormal level of the female hormone estrogen in the male body. This can stem from:
  • Estrogen carried over from puberty
  • Pre-existing medical conditions
  • Side-effects of medications or recreational drug use
  • Sedentary lifestyle and alcohol (especially beer), which increases estrogen and fat accumulation

What happens?

Excess estrogen causes testosterone to drop, leading to fat retention in the chest and abdomen. Chest fat produces an enzyme called aromatase, which converts testosterone to more estrogen—creating a vicious cycle that causes gynecomastia.
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How To Get Rid of Moobs

For some, exercise and cutting beer intake might be enough. For others with genuine gynecomastia, lifestyle changes alone won’t work. Dr Gupta offers a male chest reduction procedure—quick, safe, and effective at restoring confidence.

Contact us today for a consultation.