Afterwards
Will I Be Happy with the Results of Gynecomastia Surgery?
When you come to consult with us in New York City for gynecomastia surgery, we know you’ll be wondering whether you’ll be content with the results. Some patients ask us about this directly and some keep thoughts to themselves—either way, this is the number one question each one considers. For a very large majority... »
Gynecomastia Surgery: Is a Compression Garment a Must?
Some of our New York gynecomastia patients express concern about wearing a compression garment after male breast reduction surgery. We completely understand the drive to be free of man boobs and all that goes with them, including reminders of gynecomastia surgery. It’s an exciting vision! But we hasten to explain that wearing a compression... »
Gynecomastia and Liposuction, or Torsoplasty
We’re always happy to field any question about male breast reduction our New York patients want to ask. We’re especially pleased to share good news when someone inquires about re-contouring the abdomen along with reducing man boobs: we can combine gynecomastia surgery with liposuction in most cases. Liposuction around the midsection is called torsoplasty – it includes the entire abdomen and the love... »
Teen Gynecomastia
For most young people, adolescence is a difficult time of life. For young men who develop man boobs, the teen years can be devastating. Increasing numbers of teens come to our offices in New York for gynecomastia consultations, and we see firsthand how the condition impacts their activities and self-confidence. The causes of gynecomastia... »
Gynecomastia Scars: What to Expect
“Where will the incisions be placed?” “What will my gynecomastia scars look like?” These are questions every man who’s considering male breast surgery asks at some point, whether he’s online doing research at gynecomastia.org or chatting with us in the consultation room in New York. Gynecomastia patients are actually luckier than patients seeking some... »
Achieving Symmetry in Gynecomastia Surgery
Something we expect every one of our New York gynecomastia patients to ask is whether he will look natural after surgery. An attractive chest involves a number of physical attributes, and one of the most important is symmetry. What patients often don’t realize is that perfect symmetry can be tricky to achieve, and the... »
Gynecomastia Surgery: To Revise or not to Revise?
After having surgery with another doctor, some men seek our input about revision for male breast reduction. In our New York practice, it’s not unusual for two or three patients a month to ask about a surgical do-over. In some cases, the message we communicate is “no revision is the best revision.” Why is... »
After Gynecomastia Surgery: Managing Swelling
We often answer questions on discussion boards and forums about gynecomastia, and very frequently on gynecomastia.org. We’ve found that one aspect of the recovery process that concerns many patients is swelling after male breast reduction. New York residents and men across the country alike ask about this. Swelling is the body’s natural response to... »
After Male Breast Reduction: Looking Natural
When men come in to consult me about gynecomastia in my New York City offices, one question that’s inevitably on their minds is: Will I look natural after gynecomastia surgery? It’s understandable that patients are concerned about this. After all, many have spent years feeling self-conscious about their physique. The last thing they want... »
Gynecomastia and Unhappy Patients
A concept I often explain to patients is known officially as realistic expectations. The concept? Any plastic surgeon can make the appearance of a normal person much, much better. But not perfect. In any surgery, the trade off for the benefit you receive is some type of scar. In essence, patients must be realistic... »