Archive for June, 2011

Achieving Symmetry in Gynecomastia Surgery

Tuesday, June 28th, 2011
Achieving Symmetry in Gynecomastia Surgery

Something we expect every one of our New York gynecomastia patients to ask is whether he will look natural after surgery.  An attractive chest involves a number of physical attributes, and one of the most important is symmetry.   What patients often don’t realize is that perfect symmetry can be tricky to achieve, and the... »

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Gynecomastia Surgery: Your Consultation

Wednesday, June 15th, 2011
Gynecomastia Surgery: Your Consultation

Once you’ve found a few plastic surgeons you might be interested in working with, it’s time to arrange consultations.  These appointments with prospective surgeons are all-important.  In treating patients with gynecomastia in Manhattan, we find that those who are well informed and make the ultimate choice of plastic surgeon carefully are typically more satisfied... »

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How to Choose a Gynecomastia Surgeon

Sunday, June 12th, 2011
How to Choose a Gynecomastia Surgeon

Whether you live in the Alaskan backcountry or right here in New York, choosing a male breast reduction surgeon may feel somewhat like choosing any professional: it comes down to a bit of a leap of faith.  But we’re not talking about your tax return or a new haircut; with plastic surgery your physique... »

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Fibrous Gynecomastia? Fat? What is it?!

Friday, June 10th, 2011
Fibrous Gynecomastia? Fat? What is it?!

If you browse sites like gynecomastia.org, you’ll notice many men struggling to understand–even obsessing over–what’s underneath the skin on their chests.  We hear this from our New York gynecomastia patients as well: “What is it I feel in there?  Do I have fibrous gynecomastia?  Are those lumps glandular tissue like women have?  Maybe it’s... »

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Gynecomastia Surgery: Should You Fly In?

Sunday, June 5th, 2011
Gynecomastia Surgery: Should You Fly In?

Should you consider flying in to another area of the country for gynecomastia surgery, or any other procedure?  Of course, only you can decide what’s right for your unique needs.  But just as plastic surgery is becoming more commonplace and plastic surgeons more plentiful, it’s also more routine for patients to travel to work with the... »

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Nipple Reduction, with Gynecomastia Surgery or on its Own

Wednesday, June 1st, 2011
Nipple Reduction, with Gynecomastia Surgery or on its Own

If you’re bothered by large nipples, do not be embarrassed to seek treatment. We see many cases of overly large nipples annually in our consultation room in New York, with gynecomastia or not, and it’s a good bet almost every other plastic surgeon has too. In fact, large nipples are a fairly common problem... »

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