Plastic Surgery Science
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... »
Gynecomastia Surgery and Your Skin
Men tend not to think about their skin too much, but it is definitely a factor when it comes to male breast reduction. Our New York patients often don’t bring up the topic in consultation with us, so we make sure to discuss the role of skin elasticity in gynecomastia surgery with each one.... »
After Male Breast Reduction: Looking Natural
When men come in to consult me about gynecomastia in my New York City offices, one question that’s inevitably on their minds is: Will I look natural after gynecomastia surgery? It’s understandable that patients are concerned about this. After all, many have spent years feeling self-conscious about their physique. The last thing they want... »
Plastic Surgery’s Top 10 Procedures for Guys
Bean counters at the American Society for Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) have tallied the 13.1 million invasive and non-invasive plastic surgery procedures performed during 2010 on both guys and gals. Major finding: two percent more men than in 2009 – a total of 1.5 million guys — sprang for surgical cosmetic plastic surgery in 2010.... »
Gynecomastia for Klinfelter Syndrome
Gynecomastia surgery is often done on men and boys who find themselves with a complex, extremely troubling genetic condition known as Klinfelter (also spelled “Klinefelter”) Syndrome. About the only good news: plastic surgeons can usually tell those patients that insurance coverage for male breast reduction surgery for Klinfelter’s is often available. (Read our previous... »
Cosmetic Surgery’s Top 7 Male Implants
Just about anybody who hears the word “implant” automatically thinks of breast implants used in the breast augmentation procedure. But there are many others designed just for guys and used in cosmetic plastic surgery. Body builders who are concerned about gynecomastia or the so-called “bitch tits” condition (puffy nipples due to steroid use) are... »