India, Dec. 9 -- Gynecomastia, or the overdevelopment of breast tissue in males as a result of hormone imbalance, is a surprisingly common occurrence. Studies have shown that between 40% to 50% of men experience the condition at some point in their lives.

In many cases, it occurs during puberty and resolves on its own. However, doctors in the US claim that more people are now seeking an active solution to the problem.

As per the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the breast reduction procedure has become the most popular plastic surgery among men, with doctors performing 26,430 operations in 2024. For comparison, the number was 20,955 in 2019.

Dr Claudia Kim, chief medical officer and lead cosmetic surgeon at New Look New Life in Ma...