Plastic surgeons are reporting a record number of “man boob” reduction operations with the rise in demand surpassing that for all other cosmetic procedures – including women’s breast enlargement.
The latest figures published by the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPs) showed operations to correct the condition, known as gynaecomastia, have grown by 80% in the UK.
Researchers blame the growing problem in the general rise in obesity, but add that there might be other factors, such as increased oestrogen in some processed meats.
Marius Muller, a former gynaecomastia patient at The Hospital Group, said: “Before surgery I used to hate seeing myself topless in the mirror. The surgery not only changed the way I felt about myself and body, but also how people perceive me.
“It gave me that added confidence which I lacked for so many years. Now, I can’t wait to get my top off on the beach.”
As well as the male breast reduction procedure, The Hospital Group also perform a number of other procedures helping men achieve their ideal body, including gastric bands, abdominoplasty and liposuction.
