Plastic surgeons are trained to watch for would-be patients who suffer from a strange perception of their own bodies. It’s entirely in the person’s mind, but he sees a chest (or nose) as ugly or even deformed. Known as Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD), the syndrome is real enough that researchers have studied BDD sufferers... »
Many gynecomastia patients are interested in general weight loss, so we thought you might like to know the untold side of the popular T.V. show, “Biggest Loser.” After the weight loss competition, some contestants have a plastic surgery procedure known alternately as body shaping, body lifting and body contouring. After a loss of 100... »
Some questions about gynecomastia – the condition of unusually large male breasts – come up time and again. Here are the top five that I most hear, and answer, most frequently. 1. Gynecomastia’s cause The condition, which most often begins during puberty, may be caused by unbalanced hormones, as a side effect from the... »