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27-year-old man undergoes successful gynecomastia treatment at Kurnool KIMS

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The Hindu Bureau
27-year-old man undergoes successful gynecomastia treatment at Kurnool KIMS
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A 27-year-old man successfully underwent surgery at KIMS Hospitals in Kurnool to treat gynecomastia, a condition causing breast enlargement. The procedure involved liposuction and mastectomy to restore a natural chest contour and improve the patient's psychological well-being.

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Doctors at KIMS Hospitals, Kurnool, have successfully treated a 27-year-old man who developed significant breast enlargement, with the right side more prominent than the left — a condition medically known as gynecomastia.

The patient from Kurnool district had been experiencing considerable discomfort because of the chest enlargement. He felt uncomfortable attending public places and social gatherings and the condition had also affected him psychologically. After seeking treatment at several hospitals without finding a satisfactory solution, he approached the Department of Plastic Surgery at KIMS Hospitals, Kurnool, for treatment.

Following a clinical evaluation, the doctors performed bilateral chest liposuction to remove excess fatty tissue and a right-sided subcutaneous mastectomy to remove the excess glandular tissue. The combined procedure helped restore a more natural and symmetrical chest contour.

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