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Breast Reduction Popular Amongst Soldiers

September 20, 2007 -

According to new reports, more and more men and women from the military are having breast reduction operations.

Dr. Mark Jabor from the Cosmetic Laser and Cosmetic Surgery of El Paso says that he has seen an increase in the number of men who are opting to get a breast reduction, and many of his patients are in the military.

New Army Health Requirements

Last spring, the U.S. Army reportedly changed its health requirements for soldiers.

Each year, active military is required to pass a physical fitness test and meet a certain weight requirement depending upon their height.

My practice tends to see a lot of military people for a variety of reasons, especially since they now have to fulfill certain measurement requirements to stay in good standing, explains Dr. Jabor.

Breast Reduction Surgery Builds Confidence

According to Cesar Duran, a head recruiter for the Army, his breast reduction has helped build his confidence.

I was an overweight person, when I lost over 100 pounds, the breasts still wouldn’t go away, explains Duran. I was always self-conscious about it.

After bandaging his chest for years, Duran finally chose to proceed with the operation and now says he regrets not having done it sooner.

Aftermath of Surgery

Dr. Jabor says that although men will probably be a bit sore after surgery, their recovery time is typically quicker than a woman’s.

He also adds that, Usually the excess fat doesn’t return. If you don’t diet and exercise or change any habits, there are greater chances that it may come back. But it won’t typically return in that area, it will in other areas.

(Source: KFOX)

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