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Types of Gynecomastia: Components and Treatment Options

By Dr. Joseph Cruise

Types of Gynecomastia. Gynecomastia is a condition that often presents itself as excess breast tissue, excess fat, and/or excess skin in male breasts. Often called male breast enlargement or enlarged male breasts, there can be one or more components causing the condition, and discovering those causes can help you understand…

The Anatomy of Gynecomastia

By Dr. Joseph Cruise

One of the biggest misconceptions about gynecomastia or “man boobs” is that the condition is caused by excess fat alone. Many patients schedule consultations with the assumption that liposuction alone will resolve their gynecomastia, and may have even been told this by other doctors. In fact, breast tissue alone is…

What You Should Know About Gynecomastia: Type 5

By Dr. Joseph Cruise

While many plastic surgeons will treat gynecomastia, few have the extensive experience and understanding of the condition like Dr. Joseph Cruise. In fact, Dr. Cruise created the Cruise Classification System to identify the different types of gynecomastia and the best surgical technique for each. Here, we will explore Type 5…