Gynecomastia is a medical term that is derived from a Greek words which means " women –like breasts." Though it’s actually quite common, people feel shy about coming forward for the treatment.

Gynecomastia affects an estimated 40 to 60 percent of men. It may affect only one breast or both. Though certain drugs and medical problems have been linked with male breast over development, there is no known cause in the vast majority of cases.

For men who feel self- conscious about their appearance, breast-reduction surgery can help. The procedure removes fat and or and or glandular tissue from the breast, and in extreme cases removes excess skin, resulting in a chest that is flatter, firmer, and better contoured.

Gynaecomastia is of two types;

• Increased fat.
• Increased both fat and glandular tissue.

Type of operation is decided on careful examination and diagnosing what type of gynecomastia patient is suffering from.

The procedure is usually carried out under local or general anesthesia on and out patient basis. A combination of liposuction to remove the extra fat and surgical removal of the glandular tissue through tiny incision in the brown portion of the nipple is the procedure of choice. This procedure is relatively simple with a shorter recovery time as compare to the previous operation of mastectomy which used to require, large incisions ,prolonged recovery time and hospital stay.

Most of the incisions for the surgery are small and inconspicuous

Recovery for most patients is quick and they can return back to work in 3-4 days time.