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3 Reasons Why Male Breast Reduction Is on the Rise

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May 13, 2016 | Breast Reduction
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Confident Man Standing With Hands In PocketsToday, more men than ever before are visiting plastic surgeons to discuss their options for male breast reduction to provide a more masculine chest. Here are a few of the reasons why breast reduction surgery among men is on the rise.

1. Less Stigma Surrounds Plastic Surgery

Plastic surgery used to be a topic that you didn’t talk about at dinner parties and was generally considered to be something that only women had done. These days, plastic surgery has gone mainstream for both men and women, and people are generally very open about their nips, tucks and enhancements with some even touting their results on social media outlets.

2. More Men Want to Tone Problem Areas

Modern men and women alike are empowered by the myriad of cosmetic treatments available, and taking advantage of these options doesn’t carry the same stigma that it did in years past. Feeling sexy and confident in your own skin isn’t just for women, and plenty of men are willing to explore surgical intervention to get the body they want. Few things can be as embarrassing for men as excess fat stored in the breasts, and today’s men are taking advantage of male breast reduction options for a firmer, more masculine-looking chest.

3. Breast Reduction Effectively Treats Gynecomastia

Gynecomastia involves the growth of excess glandular breast tissue that doesn’t respond to diet and exercise. Therefore, even men who are fit and at a healthy weight can still have abnormally large breasts. Some cases can be treated effectively with liposuction but others will require surgical excision of the excess tissue. Consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon who specializes in treating gynecomastia to discover how male breast reduction can give you the sculpted, muscular chest that will leave you feeling confident in any shirtless situation.

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