The overgrowth of the breast in adolescent or adult males, called Gynecomastia. Although certain drugs (anabolic steroids, estrogens, alcohol, marijuana, etc.) and medical problems (cancer, liver disease, etc.) may contribute to the proliferation of mass glands, the largest percentage of cases are idiopathic Gynecomastia (Not known reason ).

Can be either hypertrophy of the male gland mass alone or excess fat or both together.

The Gynecomastia can be treated according to the degree either by liposuction or by surgical removal or a combination of both methods.

The surgery takes about 2 hours and usually requires general anesthesia. Surgical removal is done through semi-circular incision around the nipple. The patient remains in hospital for 1 day and special occasion dressing for 4 weeks after
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