Men's articles

Can You Get Gynaecomastia Surgery on the NHS?

Can you get gynecomastia surgery on the NHS? The criteria most areas use, how GP referral and funding requests work, and your options if you don't qualify.

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Eyelids & brow

Hunter Eyes: What They Are and Whether You Can Get Them

Hunter eyes explained: what creates the look, hunter vs prey eyes, whether it's genetic, and what exercises, fillers and eyelid surgery can really change.

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Body

Skinny Fat: What It Means and How to Get Rid of It

Skinny fat means a normal weight with too little muscle and too much body fat. How to tell if you are skinny fat, why it matters and how to fix it.

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Pseudogynecomastia: Causes, Signs and Treatment

Pseudogynecomastia is chest fat rather than glandular tissue — what causes it, how it differs from true gynecomastia, and why liposuction alone treats it.

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V-Taper Body: How to Get One, and What Actually Limits It

The V-taper body is set by frame, muscle and fat — only two respond to training. Shoulder-to-waist ratio, the Adonis index, and when surgery is the honest…

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Finasteride Gynecomastia: Can Finasteride Cause Gyno?

Can finasteride cause gynecomastia? How often it happens, why lower DHT affects breast tissue, the early signs, and what to do if gyno appears.

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Dad Bod: What It Means, Why It Happens and How to Get Rid of One

Dad bod meaning, what it looks like and why fathers get one: falling testosterone, lost sleep and age. Muscular dad bod vs fat, and how to get rid of it.

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Unilateral Gynecomastia: Why Gyno Appears on One Side Only

Unilateral gynecomastia — gyno on one side only — is common and usually benign. What causes it, the red flags that need a GP first, and how one-sided surgery…

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Man Boobs: Causes, Non-Surgical Options and Male Breast Reduction Surgery

How do I get rid of man boobs? Why exercise works for chest fat but not glandular tissue, what actually helps, and when male breast reduction is the answer.

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Can Antidepressants Cause Gynecomastia?

Can antidepressants cause gynecomastia? Discover which medications are linked to male breast enlargement, why it happens, and how Centre for Surgery can help.

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Can Teenagers Get Gynecomastia Surgery?

Can teenagers get gynecomastia surgery? Centre for Surgery only treats adults aged 18+. Why surgery waits until 18 and how a GP can help in the meantime.

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Are There Non-Surgical Treatments for Gynecomastia That Work?

Are there non-surgical treatments for gynecomastia that work? Expert review of non-invasive male breast reduction options at Centre for Surgery London.

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Can Cannabis Cause Gynecomastia?

Can cannabis cause gynecomastia? Medical evidence on marijuana's link to male breast enlargement & treatment options at Centre for Surgery London.

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What Does Gynecomastia Feel Like?

What does gynecomastia feel like? Understanding male breast enlargement symptoms, physical & emotional effects. Expert treatment at Centre for Surgery London.

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What is the Best Age to Have Gynecomastia Surgery?

The minimum age for gynecomastia surgery is 18, and Centre for Surgery only treats adults. When gyno goes away, and what to do if you're under 18.

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Anaesthesia for Gynecomastia Surgery: Local Anaesthetic, Sedation or Asleep?

Can you have gyno surgery awake? When gynecomastia surgery suits local anaesthetic, when TIVA is better, what each feels like and how recovery differs.

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Is Gynecomastia Surgery Painful?

Is gynecomastia surgery painful? Understand male breast reduction pain levels, recovery timeline & pain management options at Centre for Surgery London.

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Will I Develop Loose Skin After Gynecomastia Surgery?

Will I develop loose skin after gynecomastia surgery? Understanding skin retraction & male chest contouring outcomes at Centre for Surgery London.

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Gynaecomastia Grades: The Four Stages and What Each Needs

The four grades and stages of gynaecomastia explained — and why the dividing line is skin, not size. Which stage you have, what each needs, and whether mild…

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What Causes Gynecomastia?

Gynecomastia, often less talked about, is actually a frequently encountered condition characterised by the enlargement of breast tissue in males. It's a…

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Male Body Contouring: Which Procedure Is Right for You?

Male body contouring explained: which procedure treats the chest, stomach, love handles and arms, plus loose skin after weight loss, risks and recovery.

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Why Gynecomastia Can Affect Even the Physically Fit

Many men develop gynecomastia at some point in their lives. This is the medical name for enlarged male breasts, often called "man boobs". It's more common than…

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What Does a Daddy Makeover Include?

A daddy makeover combines gynaecomastia surgery, liposuction and a tummy tuck. What it includes, who it suits, recovery, risks and costs in London.

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Puffy Nipples – Causes, Symptoms and Treatments

What causes puffy nipples, whether they go away with weight loss, how to tell gland from fat, when to see a GP, and treatment options for men and women.

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