Afterwards
Four Steps to a Quick Gynecomastia Surgery Recovery
One universal goal our New York gynecomastia patients have is a smooth and speedy recovery. Here are the four steps we advise our patients to take to help ensure a quick recovery—and a great result. Step 1: Prepare Thoroughly for Male Breast Reduction Preparing for gynecomastia surgery is a process in itself. Once you’ve... »
It’s All About the Contour
There are many accomplished plastic surgeons in New York, and gynecomastia surgery is performed by most. So why is it important to seek a plastic surgeon who’s a male breast reduction specialist? The most critical reason to find a highly experienced gynecomastia surgeon can be expressed in just one word: contour. The key to... »
The Dreaded Crater Deformity
If you’ve done some research on gynecomastia as most of our New York male breast reduction candidates do, you have probably investigated some of the complications that can occur. One is an outcome that’s rare but still worrisome for patients: the crater deformity. A crater deformity looks like you might expect—it’s a depression under... »
Exercise Before and After Gynecomastia Surgery
We’re pleased that so many of our New York City gynecomastia patients are fitness-minded, and we’re happy to share information about how to modify workout schedules to accommodate male breast reduction surgery. Before Gynecomastia Surgery Patients sometimes ask about exercising before male breast reduction surgery to build chest muscles. We do encourage our patients... »
Gynecomastia Surgery: A Custom Fit
If you visit a prospective gynecomastia surgeon who can tell you exactly what he or she will do during your procedure, and/or who performs just about the same procedure on every patient, you may want to think twice before signing up for a surgery date. It would be a good idea to get a... »
The Importance of Before and After Gynecomastia Photos
There’s a reason before and after plastic surgery photos are some of the most highly-trafficked pages on plastic surgeons’ websites: patients are naturally curious about what they might achieve if they should elect to go under the knife. We find this to be the case with just about every procedure patients are interested in,... »
Male Breast Reduction and Sensation
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... »
Gynecomastia Surgery Complications
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... »
Embarrassed After Gynecomastia Surgery?
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... »
Will I Be Happy with the Results of Gynecomastia Surgery?
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... »