We have noticed an uptick in Internet activity promoting non-surgical cures for gynecomastia. Any scheme designed to relieve hopeful people of hard-earned cash bothers us, but as a practice specializing in gynecomastia surgery in Manhattan, we really cringe when we see a blitz promoting a miracle cure for man boobs. Wouldn’t it be nice... »
“Realistic expectations” is a concept every patient should hear about from their plastic surgeon. In our practice, we make sure we discuss the factors that affect results with patients who consult us about gynecomastia in New York so each one knows what they can and can’t do to help shape their post-op body. Here... »
Someone who was looking to learn more about our New York gynecomastia surgery program recently asked us whether we performed minimally invasive male breast reduction. Also called “short scar” or “minimal scar” gynecomastia surgery, the procedure utilizes very small incisions that leave almost no trace of surgery after healing. Occasionally you’ll see this surgery... »
Most men know that certain drugs can be linked to gynecomastia. In New York, we ask our patients in consultation about their use of top suspects—such as marijuana and steroids—and most men are prepared for these questions. But there are other, less widely used drugs that may also contribute to enlarged male breasts. Risperidone... »
We have seen many changes we’ve seen since we performed our first male breast reduction in New York thirty years ago. Technology and techniques have improved, the demographics of people who are interested in cosmetic surgery have expanded and so on. One of the changes we’re very happy to have witnessed is the dramatic... »
The April issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), reports on a new study of the effects of gynecomastia on adolescents. Not surprisingly, the study’s leader, Dr. Brian Labow, and his colleagues at Boston Children’s Hospital found that enlarged breasts have a negative impact on... »