Gynecomastia & Bodybuilding
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 and BDD
If you think it’s unusual for men to develop problems with their body image—not so. In working with men with gynecomastia in Manhattan, New Jersey and the greater New York area, we have met many who seem to suffer from body dysmorphic disorder, or BDD. In an article in World Psychiatry several years ago,... »
Gynecomastia and Body Building
When body builders come to consult us about gynecomastia in New York, they frequently express a great deal of frustration. We understand. It can be discouraging to work hard on your physique and see man boobs in the mirror instead of sleek, muscular contours. Ironically, all those hours in the gym can actually contribute... »
A Gynecomastia Myth: Exercise Can Fix It
One of the great things about the Internet is also one of its biggest drawbacks: the variable nature of the information you can find on just about any topic, including man boobs. Our New York gynecomastia patients constantly surprise us with tales of causes, cures and more that they have found online. One article... »
After Gynecomastia Surgery: Back to the Gym?
Body builders always ask cosmetic plastic surgeons how soon after gynecomastia surgery can they: Go back to work Return to their weight lifting routines Most guys can return to sedentary work after about a week while still wearing compression vests which are easily hidden under clothing. Our patients wear a compression garment for four... »
Gynecomastia and Bodybuilders
Among the many teens and men who come to see us about male chest reduction are body builders who lift weights to develop larger muscles. As you can imagine, the attitude in gyms among weight lifters is often overly masculine so male bodybuilders often refer to gynecomastia as having “bitch tits.” You may also... »