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Though rarely discussed, an estimated 40 to 60 percent of the adult male population is afflicted with "women-like breasts" to at least some degree. For those who are self-conscious about their condition, known as gynecomastia (the Greek word for women-like breasts), a plastic surgeon can perform male breast reduction surgery,.

Similar in many ways to the procedure for women, gynecomastia surgery removes fat and/or some glandular tissue from the breasts and, in extreme cases, excess skin as well. The result: a firmer, flatter, better-contoured and masculine-like chest.

Candidates for male breast reduction include physically healthy men who are looking to improve the male breast that are more feminine than masculine in appearance. The best results are often achieved on those with firm, elastic skin. Surgery is not advised for individuals who drink or smoke heavily or take steroids until these habits have been stopped. Male breast reduction surgery is also not recommended for obese men or overweight men who have not yet tried to improve their male breast appearance through exercise and weight loss. An initial consultation with Dr. Vishal Kapoor in his Beverly Hills office will help to determine if male breast reduction surgery is right for you.