INTRODUCTION

As they move into the new millennium, more and more men are considering plastic surgery as a viable way to improve their appearance. Living longer and healthier lives, they now want to look as good as they feel. In 1999, close to 11,000 males underwent surgery in America for gynecomastia, which is the medical term for benign enlargement of the male breast tissue. In practical terms, this means abnormally large breasts on men.

Rarely talked about, this condition can cause embarrassment and emotional trauma in boys and men alike who suffer from it. Some estimates reveal 40 to 60 percent of men are affected by this condition. Gynecomastia can develop in either one breast or both. For those males embarrassed or feeling self-conscious about their appearance due to this condition, breast reduction surgery can help.

This procedure can enhance your appearance and boost your self-confidence. If you have been feeling uncomfortable with the appearance of your breasts and found that diet and exercise did not reduce their size, and you have realistic expectations about the changes surgery can bring, then you will most likely be happy with your new look. The results of the procedure are significant and permanent. Most males undergoing surgery for gynecomastia have been very satisfied with the results.

Breast reduction surgery involves the removal of fat and/or glandular tissue from the breasts. In extreme cases, skin is removed as well. The result is a flatter, firmer and more contoured chest.

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