hidden disorders
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,... »
Hyperhidrosis
Here in our plastic surgery practice in New York, gynecomastia and liposuction are the procedures most male patients consult us about. Of course we work with men who are interested in procedures to treat a variety of other conditions, and hyperhidrosis—or excessive sweating—is one. Primary or Secondary Hyperhidrosis In some cases, excessive sweating is... »
Gynecomastia and Prolactinoma
If you have developed gynecomastia at a time when your hormone levels should be relatively stable, you may want to consider being evaluated for a possible prolactinoma. Though it doesn’t happen often, we do see patients with this condition in our offices in New York, as gynecomastia is one of the symptoms in men.... »
Gynecomastia Surgery and Hormone Levels
Here in Manhattan, gynecomastia patients tend to be fairly savvy about their condition. Many are aware that hormones almost always play a role in man boobs. That’s why some people we work with ask whether it would be a good idea to see an endocrinologist and have their hormone levels tested. We understand the... »
Gynecomastia and Other Medical Conditions
The questions we field about man boobs run the gamut–whether we are responding to postings on community-oriented sites like gynecomastia.org or seeing New York gynecomastia patients in our offices in Manhattan. One question that’s brought up fairly often is whether gynecomastia surgery can still be performed if a patient has another medical condition. Our... »
Gynecomastia or Male Breast Cancer?
As noted on a leading gynecomastia resource website, gynecomastia.org, some men worry that their developing gynecomastia is male breast cancer. We’d like to share some information about the disease, and we hope we can reassure you while we pass along some facts and resources. The first thing to know about breast cancer in men... »
Achieving Symmetry in Gynecomastia Surgery
Something we expect every one of our New York gynecomastia patients to ask is whether he will look natural after surgery. An attractive chest involves a number of physical attributes, and one of the most important is symmetry. What patients often don’t realize is that perfect symmetry can be tricky to achieve, and the... »