Affects of Gynecomastia
Gynecomastia Surgery: What Happens Afterwards?
So many patients ask what happens after a male breast reduction procedure, I prepared a handout listing virtually all the questions that are most frequently asked. (FAQs.) (I also have a handout instructing patients what to do before surgery.) After any cosmetic plastic surgery procedure, the main concerns are: Infections Bleeding Fluid collections The chest is usually – temporarily –... »
Plastic Surgery: When is it Too Much?
Just about anybody who is interested in plastic surgery has read and wondered about Heidi Montag’s many plastic surgical procedures. Many are up in arms about Heidi having ten cosmetic plastic procedures in one day and wonder why somebody so obviously addicted to cosmetic plastic surgery is allowed to go under the knife. But there’s a... »
Gynecomastia Surgery and Confidence
You often hear that any cosmetic plastic surgery increases the patient’s confidence. But after gynecomastia surgery, you can see a guy’s confidence in action. Some patients often ask me, “Doctor, how will I be able to build my confidence back, now that I have a flatter chest?” Actually, it’s easy. Just sit back, relax and let... »
Gynecomastia Surgery on the Overweight Man
A frequent defense for gynecomastia is to gain a lot of weight — often, as much as 100 pounds – in order to disguise the shame of having womanly breasts. The thinking seems to be a flabby chest will seem normal if the rest of the body is heavy, too. Teen boys with large breasts often... »
Gynecomastia Concealed
One of the primary complaints that gynecomastia patients often mention is the incredible number of hoops they jump through daily to try and conceal their female-like breasts from others. Of course, it’s probably worse in the mind of patient because he imagines everybody is staring only at his chest. For a teen, the first year of... »
Gynecomastia Surgery and Insurance Companies
Over the years, I have seen very few health plans cover a gynecomastia surgery. However, there are a few things you can try. But don’t get your hopes up too high! Insurance companies know that some teens grow out of gynecomastia and therefore deny your request for surgery, saying the surgery is cosmetic and not medically... »
Gynecomastia Hurts Lives, Careers
We’ve already discussed how gynecomastia causes extreme embarrassment, social withdrawal and can ruin a person’s self-image, making him feel worthless. Truth be told, there is plenty of pain to go around! On one website supporting a petition asking insurance companies to cover gynecomastia surgery, you can see lives being held back. For instance, Bruce blogged: “I opted out... »