Gynecomastia Surgery
Klinefelter Syndrome: Should You Worry?
Occasionally we’ll see a patient with gynecomastia in our New York consultation room who is concerned he may have Klinefelter syndrome. We’d like to share some of our observations on the condition and perhaps put a few minds at ease. First, a little background. Klinefelter syndrome was named for Dr. Harry Klinefelter who, along... »
Gynecomastia by the Numbers
If you think gynecomastia is a relatively new phenomenon—or at least that it is extra prevalent nowadays due steroid use, or perhaps increased levels of hormones in the food supply—learning a few more facts and figures may be eye opening for you. History We refer men to a variety of sources to learn more... »
Fine-Tuning Gynecomastia Surgery Results
Whether or not to have gynecomastia revision surgery is a decision you should make with a very experienced male breast reduction surgeon. In New York, we consult with several revision candidates each month and we provide an honest evaluation of each individual case. Invariably, some decide to leave well enough alone. But many times... »
Gynecomastia: Exercise Can Make it Worse?
It may sound counterintuitive, but it’s true: exercise can make man boobs look even more prominent. We realize it may seem a bit ironic too, perhaps even cruel. That’s because before considering male breast reduction, New York patients are often willing to pull out all the stops to reduce enlarged breasts, including spending hours... »
Gynecomastia: How We Got Started
We enjoy telling how we got started specializing in male breast reduction. Thirty-five years ago, when we established our plastic surgery practice in New York, gynecomastia patients weren’t as numerous as they are today. The World Wide Web did not exist as we know it, no sitcoms had dealt with man boobs and men... »
Finding a Local Gynecomastia Surgeon
In person, on the phone and online, we truly enjoy advising patients with gynecomastia. In New York, many choose to arrange consultations with us, to learn more about their condition and whether surgery might be the right choice. Some who don’t live near Manhattan ask us how they can locate a qualified gynecomastia surgeon... »
Four Steps to a Quick Gynecomastia Surgery Recovery
One universal goal our New York gynecomastia patients have is a smooth and speedy recovery. Here are the four steps we advise our patients to take to help ensure a quick recovery—and a great result. Step 1: Prepare Thoroughly for Male Breast Reduction Preparing for gynecomastia surgery is a process in itself. Once you’ve... »
A Simple Answer to a Big Gynecomastia Question
In the consultation room, we talk with hundreds of patients each year about gynecomastia in New York and their questions run the gamut. But when we interact with men online on sites like gynecomastia.org, we find that many ask the most fundamental question of all: do I have gynecomastia? The anguish involved for these... »
It’s All About the Contour
There are many accomplished plastic surgeons in New York, and gynecomastia surgery is performed by most. So why is it important to seek a plastic surgeon who’s a male breast reduction specialist? The most critical reason to find a highly experienced gynecomastia surgeon can be expressed in just one word: contour. The key to... »
If You’re Afraid to Have Gynecomastia Surgery
Some men who consult us about gynecomastia in New York are afraid to have surgery. If a patient’s fear centers around possible risks and complications, or relates to the results they might expect, we can usually set their mind at ease with information on our 2,000+ male breast reduction procedures, before and after gynecomastia... »