“Man Has Surgery To Remove Breast, Doctors Blame Fast Food,” an online headline stated just last week. Just one problem: fast food does not cause man boobs. Admittedly, it can be tricky to pinpoint the cause of gynecomastia in many cases and doctors still have much to learn about the condition. But in this day … »

Cosmetic procedures are not inexpensive, and we understand it can be frustrating for our patients in New York to fund gynecomastia surgery. Few guys who consult us can simply write a check for male breast reduction without giving some thought to the cost, and many ask us whether it makes sense to consider financing. We … »

According to an online source of news from India, there’s a dramatic increase in the cases of gynecomastia in that country. An issue of Firstpost India last month called it an “epidemic” of man boobs, and posed the question whether Bollywood or diet is to blame. While there’s much that makes sense in this article, … »

If you’re struggling with a case of man boobs and thinking about surgery, and if you have read every bit of information you can get your hands on, you will have spotted a favorite phrase of plastic surgeons: realistic expectations. Perhaps you’ve developed a cynical streak along with your gynecomastia and you suspect plastic surgeons … »