Often, patients ask about the latest piece of high-tech equipment being used in gynecomastia plastic surgery. Most inquiries are about liposculpture and laser liposuction, a device also known as: SmartLipo SlimLipo Lifesculpt Here’s my take on laser liposuction: All three devices can melt fat. Nonetheless, the melted fat is usually suctioned out although some plastic surgeons just let it be... »
Many times, when looking at the list of the things patients must do before plastic surgery, some smokers are dismayed to find they must give up the habit at least three to four weeks before the procedure and continuing on through some weeks after the procedure. Plastic surgeons are not being politically correct. Our concern... »
A couple of posts ago, I mentioned Jan Adams, M.D. and the now-defunct television show Plastic Surgery: Before and After. It dawned on me later that Dr. Adams filmed me and one of my teen patients back in October of 2007. I mention it because it’s one of the few filmed pieces I’ve seen that actually... »
Over the years, I have seen very few health plans cover a gynecomastia surgery. However, there are a few things you can try. But don’t get your hopes up too high! Insurance companies know that some teens grow out of gynecomastia and therefore deny your request for surgery, saying the surgery is cosmetic and not medically... »
We’ve already discussed how gynecomastia causes extreme embarrassment, social withdrawal and can ruin a person’s self-image, making him feel worthless. Truth be told, there is plenty of pain to go around! On one website supporting a petition asking insurance companies to cover gynecomastia surgery, you can see lives being held back. For instance, Bruce blogged: “I opted out... »