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Spanx for Men | Compression V-Necks and Underwear
Gynecomastia (‘gyno’) is the technical name for man boobs. It’s a medical condition characterized by swollen male breast tissue caused by a hormonal imbalance. Aaron Marino of alpha m. describes how the small breast buds behind the nipples can develop. It’s not dangerous but it’s embarrassing.
It’s most common with teen boys and men who take steroids. If you are taking steroids and you go off, the puffiness will shrink. If you stay on steroids long term, however, your body doesn’t re-regulate and the breast tissue can become hard. The tissue will have to get cut out.
For teenage boys, puberty hits the body. Gyno can happen, and it typically occurs for 6 months to 2 years. It will go away. However, sometimes it will hang out too long and the tissue will harden. In this situation, a consultation with a plastic surgeon is advised. Alpha displays examples and discusses.
Weight loss helps to drastically reduce gyno. A working out helps to balance everything out too. You can also wear a tight tank or undershirt under your garments. Size down TWO sizes. It will be tight and compress. Compression garments for men are available as well (Spanx).
