Types of Gynecomastia, Newport Beach

Many men do not even know what gynecomastia is, let alone, the different types of gynecomastia. Determining the type helps define what is necessary for treatment.

Dr. Cruise categorizes gynecomastia into four types based on the cause of the enlarged breast.

• Classic Gynecomastia
• Puffy Nipples
• Fatty Gynecomastia
• Saggy Gynecomastia

Ideal Chest	Classic Gynecomastia

Puffy Nipples	Fatty Gynecomastia

The causes of each of the different types of gynecomastia are:

• Excess breast tissue
• Excess fat
• Excess skin
• A combination of the above

It is critical to determine which type of gynecomastia is present to determine the procedure necessary to correct the problem. Typically, this is determined during a clinical examine by an experienced plastic surgeon. Sometimes, however, exact causes can only be determined at the time of surgery.