Every once in a while, a male breast reduction patient comes in, wondering if the enlarged or fatty condition of his breasts have anything to do with male breast cancer. Because October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, there is publicity everywhere about the need for women to keep current with breast exams and finding... »
With so much news about reforming the U.S. health care system, I could not help but think of the letters I have from various health insurance firms telling what evidence they need to see to approve a teen or man’s male breast reduction surgery. I think you’ll agree it’s a scattershot approach. Here’s one... »
After gynecomastia surgery, a few patients have looked at their newly sculpted, flat chests and then glanced at the bulging love handles on their sides. A procedure designed to take care of the excess fatty bulges between the collarbones to the pubic area is the Torsoplasty. But hold on, sports fans! The Torsoplasty is... »