Many men we work with arrive at the decision to have surgery for gynecomastia in New York in stages. Although most are quite unhappy about their man boobs, it’s common for men to see the procedure as a big step. Some initially view plastic surgery as mainly for women. Of course, there are a... »
If you think dealing with man boobs couldn’t be any more frustrating, perhaps you haven’t contacted your insurance company about coverage yet. We’ve heard all kinds of stories—many of them discouraging—from our New York gynecomastia patients and online in forums like gynecomastia.org. Unfortunately, convincing your carrier to cover even a portion of the cost... »
When you come to consult with us in New York City for gynecomastia surgery, we know you’ll be wondering whether you’ll be content with the results. Some patients ask us about this directly and some keep thoughts to themselves—either way, this is the number one question each one considers. For a very large majority... »
Here in Manhattan, gynecomastia patients tend to be fairly savvy about their condition. Many are aware that hormones almost always play a role in man boobs. That’s why some people we work with ask whether it would be a good idea to see an endocrinologist and have their hormone levels tested. We understand the... »
Some of our New York gynecomastia patients express concern about wearing a compression garment after male breast reduction surgery. We completely understand the drive to be free of man boobs and all that goes with them, including reminders of gynecomastia surgery. It’s an exciting vision! But we hasten to explain that wearing a compression... »
We find that, for most men we work with—whether we talk online, by phone or in person in our offices in Manhattan—the gynecomastia-steroid connection is well understood. But there are other drugs, prescription medications, which are also linked to the development of man boobs. Propecia, a drug marketed to help stop and even reverse male... »
It’s no secret that the economy continues to be a challenge for many people. That’s why we’re always dismayed to see patients on gynecomastia.org report that they have lost hundreds of dollars trying pills, diets and other scams to get rid of man boobs. Fortunately, when men are willing to share their experiences on... »