The best candidates are healthy, emotionally stable men of any age. When the condition is present in teenagers, it is usually advisable to observe the condition for at least a year as it commonly resolves spontaneously.
The well-motivated patient is usually socially inhibited by his breast enlargement, and avoids situations where it is most evident. This includes wearing a bathing suit or tight-fitting shirts. Ideally, the patient will have elastic skin that will reshape to the body's new contour.
Obese men are not good candidates and should attempt diet and exercise. Marijuana and anabolic steroid usage must cease completely prior to the surgery.
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