As one of the earliest and most frequent participants in the gynecomastia.org forums, we’ve answered hundreds and hundreds of patient questions over the years. Lots of guys want to know what caused their man boobs. In our view, the question is often moot, as once gynecomastia occurs it’s here to stay. No amount of exercise, … »

No, we’re not talking about banishing your man boobs through spiritual practices or trying herbal remedies to get rid of unwanted breast tissue. We’re simply noting that evaluating your chest as a whole—rather than simply targeting your gynecomastia as the issue—can result in a much better surgical outcome. In fact, when we work with patients … »

To drain or not to drain? Every one of our New York man boob patients can expect swelling after surgery, as can every guy around the world who goes under the knife for gynecomastia treatment. Occasionally, no matter how experienced the plastic surgeon, fluid builds in a specific location in addition to out among breast … »

Will my skin tighten after surgery? Nearly all our New York gynecomastia patients ask this question in one form or another. Given our three decades of serving guys with man boobs, we can usually make a very good guess about this aspect of surgery with a careful examination and conversation. Factors to Consider Here are … »