{
  "id": 12882320,
  "title": "27-year-old man undergoes successful gynecomastia treatment at Kurnool KIMS",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/27-year-old-man-undergoes-successful-gynecomastia-treatment-at",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-10-08T13:57:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/27-year-old-man-undergoes-successful-gynecomastia-treatment-at-kurnool-kims/article71558802.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A 27-year-old man from Kurnool district underwent successful treatment for gynecomastia at KIMS Hospitals in Kurnool. The condition, characterized by the development of breast tissue, caused significant physical and psychological distress for the patient, affecting his ability to participate in public activities and social gatherings. After experiencing unsatisfactory results from previous treatments at other hospitals, the patient sought care at KIMS Hospitals' Department of Plastic Surgery. A clinical evaluation led to the recommendation of a combined procedure: bilateral chest liposuction to remove excess fatty tissue and a right-sided subcutaneous mastectomy to address the overabundance of glandular tissue. Following the surgery, the patient reported normal mobility the following day and experienced an uncomplicated recovery. Upon discharge, Dr. Navya, the consulting plastic surgeon, highlighted the common nature of gynecomastia in males and its potential impact on self-confidence, fashion choices, and social interactions. Treatment options vary based on the degree and composition of the breast tissue enlargement, with liposuction used for fatty tissue and surgical excision for glandular tissue.",
  "summary": "Following a clinical evaluation, doctors perform bilateral chest liposuction to remove excess fatty tissue and a right-sided subcutaneous mastectomy to remove the excess glandular tissue",
  "key_points": [
    "27-year-old man from Kurnool district undergoes successful gynecomastia treatment.",
    "Combined procedure of bilateral chest liposuction and subcutaneous mastectomy performed.",
    "Dr. Navya emphasizes impact of gynecomastia on self-confidence and social interactions."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}