An enlarged male breast can be caused by two conditions: gynecomastia and pseudogynecomastia.
Pseudogynecomastia is characterised by excess fat accumulation in the male chest, whereas gynecomastia is a medical condition marked by enlarged glandular tissue. In most cases of mixed gynecomastia, the chest is characterised by a combination of enlarged glandular tissue and excess fat.
Symptoms of
Updated on November 22, 2025
Gynecomastia is a male breast disorder that affects 65% to 70% of males worldwide, young and old. It is the proliferation of breast glandular and may be accompanied by fatty tissue [1].
This medical condition, which can affect male breasts bilaterally or unilaterally, is generally caused by hormonal imbalances.
As gynecomastia generally cannot be hidden unde
Do you feel helpless and desperate because you are unsure what to do? Botched gynecomastia surgery is not uncommon.
Lately, a question often asked, which begets a scratch on the head, was…"I read about scarless gynecomastia surgery online; can you do that? Can you guarantee that there will not be any scars after the surgery?"
Gynecomastia diagnosis involves a medical evaluation by a doctor to identify the condition affecting the chest. There are various methods to confirm. Read on.
The mean age of men seeking gynecomastia surgery at Amaris B. Clinic Singapore was 33. However, recent years have witnessed a notable increase in older male patients above 42, with the oldest being 70.
While hormonal imbalance can happen to just about anyone and hence can be distressing, there are common symptoms that men can look out for.
Botched gynecomastia surgery revision is a secondary procedure for men who have undergone initial gynecomastia surgery but are dissatisfied with the results.
Updated on June 17, 2026
While it’s clear that society still places far more pressure on women than men when it comes to conforming to a particular physical image dictated by society, this doesn’t mean there’s no pressure on men.
Issues of concern can include hair loss, excess body fat, problems with weight and one of men’s most dreaded physical issues: a feminine-looking chest, also medical
Dr Ivan Puah details the various presentations of gynecomastia, including its basic anatomy and various gynecomastia grades and how gynecomastia looks like in men of different ages.
Lately, we've been fiercely swamped with advertisements promoting fat freezing to tackle enlarged male chests, clinically known as gynecomastia, which affects nearly 60% to 70% of males. And it got us thinking... "Is it possible to treat a medical condition with fat freezing?"
Dr Ivan Puah looks at why men want to make changes and answers some questions on the popular aesthetic and cosmetic treatments for men.
Can the male breasts be enlarged if you consume meat that has been treated with growth hormones?
At Amaris B. Clinic, we believe that everyone deserves to look and feel good. Accordingly, the extensive range of treatments we provide does accommodate to a man’s needs as well. Consequently, we have been seeing a rise in the number of male patients seeking appearance improvements and in addressing clinical issues like gynecomastia.
Many things in life are best enjoyed shirtless; swimming, sunbathing by the beach and hanging out with your friends at an evening barbeque. The enjoyment of these fun and worry-free times are often interrupted or even eliminated altogether by depleted confidence levels due to enlarged male breasts.
Liposuction is more than just what meets the eye. It is a procedure that combines science and art.
More men in high-stakes careers such as finance, hospitality and IT are turning to aesthetics and cosmetic treatments to keep pace with the rat race.
Body sculpting and liposuction are used by men (as well as women) to get them into a shape they feel good about. It’s important that you come out looking better than when you went in! Unfortunately, there have been plenty of botched liposuction procedures and also fat freezing and cosmetic procedures that have gone wrong. Many of the ones being corrected here in Singapore were carried out in diffe
Yes, gents, it’s okay to have aesthetic treatments and cosmetic surgeries such as facial liposuction! An increasing number of men over 35 are moving from basic grooming such as eyebrow shaping and skincare, to aesthetic treatments like wrinkle-smoothing, commonly known as ‘Brotox’, laser skin rejuvenation and dermal fillers. They also seek cosmetic surgeries such as facial liposuction, pseudogynec
Because no two bodies are alike, liposuction cannot be done in a cookie-cutter fashion. Body fat features, thickness, and distribution, like fingerprints, are unique for each individual.
