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Gynecomastia Surgery: A Custom Fit
If you visit a prospective gynecomastia surgeon who can tell you exactly what he or she will do during your procedure, and/or who performs just about the same procedure on every patient, you may want to think twice before signing up for a surgery date. It would be a good idea to get a... »
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 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... »