Archive for August, 2009

Plastic Surgeons: How to Find a Good One

Monday, August 24th, 2009
Plastic Surgeons: How to Find a Good One

Some time ago, I promised to pass on some insider tips on finding an excellent plastic surgeon, one who is most likely to give you a good outcome. At least, given what I now know – after 25 years on Park Avenue – it’s what I would do if I wanted plastic surgery! Many good surgeons... »

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After Gynecomastia Surgery: Compression Garments

Wednesday, August 19th, 2009
After Gynecomastia Surgery: Compression Garments

A part of male breast reduction surgery — as essential as anesthesia or the surgeon’s scalpel — takes place for three to four weeks after the procedure. Some patients have heard about this item in passing but became really well acquantainted with it immediately after the operation…..by living with it 24/7! It’s the compression garment. I... »

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Gynecomastia – From Cringing to Proud

Wednesday, August 12th, 2009
Gynecomastia – From Cringing to Proud

The story of one gynecomastia sufferer puts you, the viewer, in the shoes of a typical gynecomastia suffer as he goes from cringing about the female-like state of his chest to proud about taking his shirt off at the beach – the first time ever. Remember our recent post about gynecomastia and shirts off and... »

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Gynecomastia Plastic Surgery and Scars

Friday, August 7th, 2009
Gynecomastia Plastic Surgery and Scars

Virtually all patients ask about the type, location and severity of scars they may have after male breast surgery. Many times, it comes down to a question of how the patient wants to look after surgery: With a shirt on Without a shirt In some cases, all that’s needed to produce a flatter chest is liposuction. The exception is... »

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