Bigger breasts are universally en vogue—unless you’re a man. For many men, the condition medically known as gynecomastia can be a source of shame and embarrassment. Ironically, while breast augmentation remains one of the most popular surgeries for women, gynecomastia surgery, or the removal of male breast tissue, is also growing in popularity.

Jon Michael, 32, a restaurant server in California, struggled with gynecomastia for years before even discovering his condition had a name. He underwent surgical removal in 2025 and shared his journey on TikTok, garnering tens of thousands of views per video. Jon spoke to The Daily Beast to share his experience researching, undergoing, and recovering from the surgery, what he wishes he had known beforehand, and what he hopes other men considering t

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