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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... »
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... »
The Importance of Before and After Gynecomastia Photos
There’s a reason before and after plastic surgery photos are some of the most highly-trafficked pages on plastic surgeons’ websites: patients are naturally curious about what they might achieve if they should elect to go under the knife. We find this to be the case with just about every procedure patients are interested in,... »
Your Physical Condition and Gynecomastia Surgery
“I’m a vegetarian, do I still qualify for gynecomastia surgery?” “I’m a social drinker, what do I need to know about alcohol consumption and male breast reduction?” We’re always pleased when we hear questions like these from patients seeking treatment for gynecomastia in New York, or online at gynecomastia.org. Men who wonder about how... »
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... »
Male Breast Reduction and Insurance
If you think dealing with man boobs couldn’t be any more frustrating, perhaps you haven’t contacted your insurance company about coverage yet. We’ve heard all kinds of stories—many of them discouraging—from our New York gynecomastia patients and online in forums like gynecomastia.org. Unfortunately, convincing your carrier to cover even a portion of the cost... »
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... »