social adjustment
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,... »
How to Talk to Your Son About Gynecomastia
From time to time we field inquiries from parents whose son has developed gynecomastia. In New York City and the surrounding areas, there are many such young people. In fact, gynecomastia among teens is so common that estimates of the numbers affected run as high as 65%. This can be a difficult topic to... »
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... »
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... »
Teen Gynecomastia
For most young people, adolescence is a difficult time of life. For young men who develop man boobs, the teen years can be devastating. Increasing numbers of teens come to our offices in New York for gynecomastia consultations, and we see firsthand how the condition impacts their activities and self-confidence. The causes of gynecomastia... »