As a man, having gynecomastia can be quite embarrassing. This form of excess breast tissue can occur in fit men, and even those that are noticeably muscular. 

Around 70% of men deal with this condition, and it's a core reason for lack of self-esteem. Not taking your shirt off at the beach, or getting nervous before an intimate moment can be products of gynecomastia.

Many causes of gynecomastia have been linked to hormone imbalances. Now there's a new root cause that is taking many by surprise. Interestingly enough, it's a guilty pleasure of many nowadays, and it's marijuana. In states such as Colorado, where the psychotropic has been legalized, gynecomastia procedures have become much more common.

Relevant Information on Gynecomastia

It's important to note that gynecomastia is not caused by an excess fat developed on a man's breasts. That would be pseudogynecomastia. The real gynecomastia we're talking about results from varying hormone levels that trigger breast tissue development.

That's because men are born with male and female hormones. Hormones such as testosterone are more common in men that estrogen, the female hormone.

When a man suffers a hormonal imbalance, their testosterone levels decrease, and the estrogen levels can spike. Ergo, the development of breast tissue.

Marijuana And Gynecomastia: An Unexpected Link

Interestingly enough, marijuana can act as an estrogen stimulator. It's been linked to studies that demonstrate that pot increases the production of estrogen while simultaneously decreasing testosterone production. 

While the exact reason for this occurrence is unknown, it's theorized that THC, marijuana's psychoactive component blocks GnRH, the hormone that triggers hormones, including testosterone.

How To Stop Marijuana-Induced Gynecomastia

That's relatively simple nowadays, given the advanced technology that is now surrounding the cosmetic fat removal market.

One prominent example is Gynecomastia AirSculpt®, developed by Elite Body Sculpture. It's a minimally invasive procedure that does not use a scalpel, needle, stitches, or general anesthesia. 

Instead, this Gynecomastia treatment utilizes a combination of the AirPen, a device that administers numbing medication without puncturing the skin by using pressurized air. It also uses the patented AirSculpt® cannula, specifically designed to simultaneously tighten the skin and safely pluck fat from the chest for gentle, yet dramatic results.

Additionally, traditional gynecomastia treatments will have you under a recovery regimen that will require about two weeks of limited activity. That's because the technology used is less taxing on the body and guarantees symmetrical results. 

With an AirSculpt®, you're able to return to your daily routine, without limitations in about 48 hours. 

Gynecomastia AirSculpt®: A Triumph For Men

Your image plays a huge part in your confidence. Which is why at Elite Body Sculpture, changes to your body are the middle man. Our primary focus is to sculpt your confidence.

Elite Body Sculpture performs based on the premise that making changes to your body shouldn't be risky, which is why our precise, risk-free technology is handled by the most qualified staff in your region.

If you are interested in making decisions that won't have you slouching or wearing baggy clothes to hide your man boobs, call or visit us to address your gynecomastia today.