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'Moobs' operations on the increase

Recent figures from The British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons show that in 2007 the number of men having breast reduction operations went up by more than a 25% compared to 2006.

Gynaecomastia, commonly known as man boobs or 'moobs', is a medical condition that causes tissue in the chest area to develop and look like a female breast.

They can be caused by hormonal problems in the body. Men who are very overweight and use drugs like cannabis are also more likely to suffer from it.

Weight loss can help the problem, but some men find that surgery is the only method to get rid of the problem permanently. Confidence and self esteem can also be affected.

Raj Ragoowansi is a Consultant Plastic Surgeon at St Bartholomew's Hospital in east London. He says he's seen a big increase in the number of men with the condition asking for surgery in the last three months.

The five most popular types of surgery for men are nose jobs, liposuction, eyelid operations, ear corrections, face and neck lifts.

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