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Gynecomastia Surgery and Smoking
Many times, when looking at the list of the things patients must do before plastic surgery, some smokers are dismayed to find they must give up the habit at least three to four weeks before the procedure and continuing on through some weeks after the procedure. Plastic surgeons are not being politically correct. Our... »
Gynecomastia Hurts Lives, Careers
We’ve already discussed how gynecomastia causes extreme embarrassment, social withdrawal and can ruin a person’s self-image, making him feel worthless. Truth be told, there is plenty of pain to go around! On one website supporting a petition asking insurance companies to cover gynecomastia surgery, you can see lives being held back. For instance, Bruce... »
Gynecomastia Plastic Surgery and Scars
Virtually all patients ask about the type, location and severity of scars they may have after male breast surgery. Many times, it comes down to a question of how the patient wants to look after surgery: With a shirt on Without a shirt In some cases, all that’s needed to produce a flatter chest... »
Gynecomastia and Bodybuilders
Among the many teens and men who come to see us about male chest reduction are body builders who lift weights to develop larger muscles. As you can imagine, the attitude in gyms among weight lifters is often overly masculine so male bodybuilders often refer to gynecomastia as having “bitch tits.” You may also... »