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Fibrous Gynecomastia? Fat? What is it?!
If you browse sites like gynecomastia.org, you’ll notice many men struggling to understand–even obsessing over–what’s underneath the skin on their chests. We hear this from our New York gynecomastia patients as well: “What is it I feel in there? Do I have fibrous gynecomastia? Are those lumps glandular tissue like women have? Maybe it’s... »
Gynecomastia and Alcohol: What’s the Connection?
What causes male breast enlargement? This is the question we field most often on gynecomastia.org, on other websites and here in our consultation room in New York. Gynecomastia, the medical term for enlarged male breasts, is often genetic in origin. But other factors can influence the development of unwanted “man boobs,” or “moobs.” One of... »
After Gynecomastia Surgery: Managing Swelling
We often answer questions on discussion boards and forums about gynecomastia, and very frequently on gynecomastia.org. We’ve found that one aspect of the recovery process that concerns many patients is swelling after male breast reduction. New York residents and men across the country alike ask about this. Swelling is the body’s natural response to... »
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 – From Cringing to Proud
The story of one gynecomastia sufferer puts you, the viewer, in the shoes of a typical gynecomastia suffer as he goes from cringing about the female-like state of his chest to proud about taking his shirt off at the beach – the first time ever. Remember our recent post about gynecomastia and shirts off... »