What causes man boobs? In one form or another, we field this question over and over in online discussions on gynecomastia.org and in our consultation room in New York City. Gynecomastia sufferers sometimes seem almost desperate to know what’s behind their condition—undoubtedly so they can begin to figure out what to do about it.... »
You’ve chosen your gynecomastia surgeon and scheduled the procedure. Now that you’ve made the important decisions, you’re excited and perhaps a little apprehensive about your upcoming male breast reduction surgery. How can you best use these next few days or weeks? We suggest it’s time to prepare for gynecomastia surgery. Use the time before... »
Many gynecomastia patients are concerned about overly large areolas. Therefore, it’s not unusual for patients who make appointments to discuss male breast reduction to ask about areola reduction too. Although we specialize in helping men feel content with their physiques with procedures like gynecomastia surgery, liposuction, torsoplasty and even nipple reduction, we don’t do... »
Gynecomastia and excess weight often go hand-in-hand. It makes sense when you consider that, for many patients, the underlying cause of man boobs is mostly fatty tissue. It’s not too surprising that some men ask if they can have gynecomastia surgery when they’re not at their ideal weight. When we counsel overweight patients with... »
“Where will the incisions be placed?” “What will my gynecomastia scars look like?” These are questions every man who’s considering male breast surgery asks at some point, whether he’s online doing research at gynecomastia.org or chatting with us in the consultation room in New York. Gynecomastia patients are actually luckier than patients seeking some... »