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The Dreaded Crater Deformity
If you’ve done some research on gynecomastia as most of our New York male breast reduction candidates do, you have probably investigated some of the complications that can occur. One is an outcome that’s rare but still worrisome for patients: the crater deformity. A crater deformity looks like you might expect—it’s a depression under... »
Exercise Before and After Gynecomastia Surgery
We’re pleased that so many of our New York City gynecomastia patients are fitness-minded, and we’re happy to share information about how to modify workout schedules to accommodate male breast reduction surgery. Before Gynecomastia Surgery Patients sometimes ask about exercising before male breast reduction surgery to build chest muscles. We do encourage our patients... »
Gynecomastia Surgery: A Custom Fit
If you visit a prospective gynecomastia surgeon who can tell you exactly what he or she will do during your procedure, and/or who performs just about the same procedure on every patient, you may want to think twice before signing up for a surgery date. It would be a good idea to get a... »
How to Talk to Your Son About Gynecomastia
From time to time we field inquiries from parents whose son has developed gynecomastia. In New York City and the surrounding areas, there are many such young people. In fact, gynecomastia among teens is so common that estimates of the numbers affected run as high as 65%. This can be a difficult topic to... »
Embarrassed After Gynecomastia Surgery?
Many men we work with arrive at the decision to have surgery for gynecomastia in New York in stages. Although most are quite unhappy about their man boobs, it’s common for men to see the procedure as a big step. Some initially view plastic surgery as mainly for women. Of course, there are a... »
Gynecomastia Surgery and Hormone Levels
Here in Manhattan, gynecomastia patients tend to be fairly savvy about their condition. Many are aware that hormones almost always play a role in man boobs. That’s why some people we work with ask whether it would be a good idea to see an endocrinologist and have their hormone levels tested. We understand the... »
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 Propecia
We find that, for most men we work with—whether we talk online, by phone or in person in our offices in Manhattan—the gynecomastia-steroid connection is well understood. But there are other drugs, prescription medications, which are also linked to the development of man boobs. Propecia, a drug marketed to help stop and even reverse male... »
Gynecomastia Surgery and Your Skin
Men tend not to think about their skin too much, but it is definitely a factor when it comes to male breast reduction. Our New York patients often don’t bring up the topic in consultation with us, so we make sure to discuss the role of skin elasticity in gynecomastia surgery with each one.... »
Gynecomastia and Body Building
When body builders come to consult us about gynecomastia in New York, they frequently express a great deal of frustration. We understand. It can be discouraging to work hard on your physique and see man boobs in the mirror instead of sleek, muscular contours. Ironically, all those hours in the gym can actually contribute... »