Male breast reduction is called gynecomastia. The term also refers to the condition of breast enlargement. Male breast reduction is 1 of the most popular forms of cosmetic plastic surgery. Some who request this form of surgery are overweight. They rely on male breast reduction to help provide them with a chest without enlarged breasts. It is also performed on older males. While young men may suffer from "man boobs," the situation corrects itself as they age. In contrast, elder males lose testosterone and accumulate fat pockets around and under their breasts. The result is increased breasts. Male breast reduction sculptures the chest to a more accepted type. The procedure may or may not involve liposuction. For those with more severe gynecomastia, surgery will be required to remove any excess tissue, fat and skin. The best candidates for this type of procedure are those who have an elastic skin.