Here in our plastic surgery practice in New York, gynecomastia and liposuction are the procedures most male patients consult us about. Of course we work with men who are interested in procedures to treat a variety of other conditions, and hyperhidrosis—or excessive sweating—is one. Primary or Secondary Hyperhidrosis In some cases, excessive sweating is... »
If you have developed gynecomastia at a time when your hormone levels should be relatively stable, you may want to consider being evaluated for a possible prolactinoma. Though it doesn’t happen often, we do see patients with this condition in our offices in New York, as gynecomastia is one of the symptoms in men.... »
One topic patients usually ask us about in consultation for male breast reduction in New York is skin and nipple sensation. Feeling in the breasts is important to men just as it is to women, and it’s natural to wonder whether gynecomastia surgery will interfere. Male breast reduction surgery incisions—including any liposuction that may... »
It may sound enticing: male breast reduction at a lower cost and a vacation in an exotic locale to boot. It’s no wonder some men we speak with consider having surgery in another country rather than treating their gynecomastia in New York or another U.S. city. But before you make your reservations, there are... »
When it comes to making the decision to have surgery for gynecomastia, our New York patients are happy to find out that complications rarely arise. Why are the risks so limited? When compared with many other surgical procedures, male breast reduction is not very invasive. Incisions are small and tissue removal takes place just... »
It’s a good question. We field inquiries about which foods—including soy products—drugs and other substances contribute to man boobs from many patients who consult us about male breast reduction in New York. The truth is, there are many foods that contain what are known as phytoestrogens. According to the Tulane/Xavier Center for Bioenvironmental Research... »