Modern plastic surgery can produce results that are nothing short of miraculous. Surgeons travel to remote areas of the world to correct cleft palates, giving young people the chance to have a normal life instead of being shunned by local society. Reconstructive surgery helps transform people mutilated in terrorist attacks, and innovative transplant procedures replace … »

We couldn’t help but chuckle when we read a recent opinion posted by a member of gynecomastia.org. This patient had visited four prospective doctors, two who recommended liposuction only, one who said gland excision only would do it, and one who advised that both would be needed. What I learned in my experience of shopping … »

If you elect to have surgery for gynecomastia with us here in New York or another experienced plastic surgeon, you’ll feel a huge sense of relief after the procedure, right? A burden you’ve been dealing with will be lifted, and you’ll feel great about the road ahead, don’t you think? Satisfaction and even elation are … »

New information on transgender surgery is so welcome. We were delighted to spot an article in The Rainbow Times highlighting Boston Medical Center’s recent findings on gender affirmation surgery (GAS) from a patient study conducted through its Center for Transgender Medicine and Surgery. Here are some points we found especially interesting. 1. Today, a relatively … »