What is Gynecomastia?  

Gynecomastia, a.k.a gyne, gyno, or man boobs, is the condition where male breasts become enlarged, either because of excess breast tissue or excess fat. All men have breast tissue. It is the same tissue as women, but typically in lesser amounts. Men afflicted by gynecomastia have breast tissue that grows considerably, typically under the nipple and areola. Breast tissue is harder to the touch than breast fat, and is described as being both firm and squishy, rather than flabby like breast fat. Gynecomastia is not as much about the condition as it is the humiliation and insecurity of having it.

Ideally, male breasts have toned muscles and are well defined, with nipples that point forward and follow a line from the shoulder to the waist which helps create the image of an ideal masculine triangular upper body. When the male breast becomes fatty and begins to sag, it will develop a crease underneath with a fold of tissue over it, nipples that point downward, and excess chest volume – all of which are more similar to the female breast shape than the ideal male chest.

Newport Beach plastic surgeon, Dr. Joseph T. Cruise is a leading expert in gynecomastia  performing over 250 surgeries male breast reduction surgeries each year. Joseph T Cruise, MD is dedicated to the specialization of gynecomastia and is considered one of the top 5 gynecomastia surgeons in the United States.

Joseph T Cruise, MD and his Orange County staff have developed this comprehensive gynecomastia section as a resource for men looking for information about gynecomastia surgery to correct their condition, giving them the ideal male chest they desire. Additionally,  Joseph T Cruise, MD wants to ensure that you have all the information you need in order to make a decision that will achieve your goals and eliminate your concerns.

View our numerous testimonials and before and after gynecomastia pictures.



Joseph T Cruise, MD's years of specialization and experience has enabled him to perfect his surgical techniques and provide his patients predictable results they can be happy with. In fact, his gynecomastia surgery has become so advanced and efficient that most of the procedures are done under local anesthesia while the patient is watching movies on Netflix.

“Many men who suffer from gynecomastia do not seek treatment mostly because they do not know a surgeon whom they can trust. If they knew of a place to go dedicated to gynecomastia; a place where they could get predictably good results often under local anesthesia, most would have it taken care of.” Joseph T Cruise, MD

The more severe gynecomastia cases are usually performed under general anesthesia in a medicare accredited outpatient surgery center. Still, having exposure to this many cases has allowed for Joseph T Cruise, MD to achieve great results even with the most severe cases. This is particularly true with the massive weight loss patient.

Experience alone does not make a great result. Joseph T Cruise, MD and the entire staff at Cruise Plastic Surgery are both passionate and knowledgeable about the unique physical and emotional issues associated with gynecomastia. They understand the toll gynecomastia has taken on their lives and the courage it takes to come forward with the problem. Everyone at Cruise Plastic Surgery from the front desk team, to the nurses, patient care coordinator, and Joseph T Cruise, MD are there every step of the way throughout your surgical journey.