Gynecomastia

Gynecomastia is a medical term that comes from the Greek words for "women-like breasts." The condition affects an estimated 40-60 percent of men, and often makes them feel self-conscious of their appearance. Gynecomastia Correction Surgery, also known as male breast reduction, removes fat and/or glandular tissue from the breasts and, in extreme cases, excess skin can be removed, resulting in a flatter, firmer and more contoured chest. The best candidates for surgery have firm, elastic skin that will reshape to the body's new contours.