Gynecomastia Surgery Virtual Visits
I frequently see patients from out of town and some from overseas who are interested in gynecomastia plastic surgery.
To date, I have conferred with about 500 patients over the phone, through the regular mail and email and completed surgery — all without a hitch.
To expedite the process, my patient coordinator Jennifer (Jennifer@drelliotjacobs.com) will send you a form detailing the type of information and photos I need from you before we can speak on the phone.
I will then proceed to a presumptive diagnosis and suggested surgical treatment plan. You will need to have some medical tests prior to surgery – the results should be faxed to us two weeks before surgery.
But it’s not all phoned in! We will meet in my office the day before surgery and go over everything in detail, including the gynecomastia surgery cost; I will answer all of your questions at that point.
Here is what I would like to see in some digital photos of you (in jpeg. format).
To take the most informative pictures:
- Choose a background with one color. An ordinary wall works well
- Make sure it is well lighted with no shadows
- Have another person take the pictures
- Use a camera that will focus but not one with a wide angle lens; that warps the image too much
- If you’re interested in gynecomastia surgery, fill the viewfinder frame from the shoulder bones to the belly button.
- Take a series of pictures without a shirt and with your thumbs gently linked together behind your back – one from the front, then a ¾ view from each side and one of the chest in both right and left profile.
- Then take one from the front with your arms straight out
- Don’t suck in your stomach; just be pictured as you naturally hold yourself
Some states – but not New York — now require cosmetic plastic surgery patients to have a physical before the rejuvenation surgery.
Here is my own policy about physicals before surgery:
- For teens and healthy patients up to about age 30: usually no physical required; I only need urine and blood tests.
- For guys over 40, a physical exam, cardiogram and the two tests mentioned above.
- Over 60, I require a physical, cardiogram and stress tests along with urine and blood tests.
We will also help with arrangements for your travel and NYC lodging.