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Dr. Karan Chopra was guided and advised by visionaries of the field with hands-on experience at the esteemed Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD. There he honed his skills in complex facial and orbital reconstructive surgery at the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center; completing a dual aesthetic and oculoplastic fellowship with Dr. Mark Codner; and subsequently trained in peripheral nerve surgery with Dr. A. Lee Dellon. At the forefront of advancing cosmetic surgery, his revolutionary techniques and artful hand yield natural-looking results unique to each of his patients.<\/em><\/p>\n

Recognized for his prominent education and training pedigree, Dr. Chopra is revered for his leadership and research in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He has authored 53 peer-reviewed research articles and has given over 20 lectures across the U.S.<\/em><\/p>\n

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We live in a society where many men can be hesitant to take their shirts off and are less than thrilled when they look at their chests. Instead of seeing flat, shapely pectoral muscles, some see cleavage. Some of the biggest complaints are that, \u201cmen don\u2019t like the way their chest or nipples puff out in shirts or sweaters.\u201d A condition that affects over 30% of men, gynecomastia, commonly known as \u201cman boobs\u201d, \u201cmoobs\u201d or enlarged male breast tissue, can cause low self-esteem, depleted confidence levels and shame surrounding self-image.<\/p>\n

To address this condition, many consider a male breast reduction, which can permanently restore the pectoral area to a flat, more masculine contoured chest. In 2015, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons reported that men accounted for more than 40% of breast reduction surgeries.<\/p>\n

Those who undergo gynecomastia correction surgery report higher than average satisfactory results. In a published study by the World Journal of Plastic Surgery, 27 patients ranging in age from 17 to 36 were asked to rate their satisfaction with gynecomastia surgery. On a scale of 1 to 10, the majority of patients rated their satisfaction with a score of nine out of 10.<\/p>\n

Who is a candidate?<\/h3>\n

There are two causes of gynecomastia. The first is caused by a hormonal imbalance or elevated levels of estrogen and lower testosterone levels. The second is caused by weight fluctuation and excess fat stored in the chest area, increasing blood flow and spiking estrogen production. Similarly, steroid use and some medications such as antidepressants and hormonal therapies increase muscle mass, triggering estrogen levels to rise, which causes a surge in breast tissue. Drug and alcohol consumption can also increase tissue production.<\/p>\n

According to a Mayo Clinic study, gynecomastia is common in 50% to 60% of adolescent males, however, tissue size and swelling may subside with age therefore this surgery is not recommended for boys going through puberty.<\/p>\n

If lifestyle influences have shifted and the candidate is at a stable, consistent weight with a body mass index (BMI) between 19 and 30 percent, men can consider a surgical reduction in breast fat and tissue.<\/p>\n