Gynecomastia News
Gynecomastia and Propecia
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... »
Causes of Gynecomastia: Lavender and Tea Tree Oil?
The story has been kicking around the Internet so long it has the feel of an urban legend: lavender and tea tree oil can cause gynecomastia. Our New York patients and people online ask from time to time—is it true? The answer to this question from our perspective is, “It’s not yet clear.” There... »
Gynecomastia Surgery Up in the U.K – Again!
You read it here first! Back in June, 2009, your humble blogger reported that British surgeons had crunched the plastic surgery statistics for 2008 to reveal that gynecomastia surgery had increased 44 percent over the previous year. Well, the beat goes on with male breast reductions in the U.K. surgeries up again. If you... »
Gynecomastia Surgery and Bad Information
While talking with patients during a first consultation, some often remark they have read about creams, pills, lotions and other elixirs that purport to remove or reduce large male breasts or “man boobs.” A few have actually tried some and found only their size of their wallet is reduced. It’s a fact of life... »
Gynecomastia in the News
Because I live and work in America’s major media center – New York City – and because I have been active in gynecomastia matters for about 15 years, news outlets often interview me about my male breast reduction patients. One of the things I like about the media is when news writers and broadcasters... »