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Plastic Surgery & Body Dysmorphic Disorder

By Chasthe12

Plastic surgeons are trained to watch for would-be patients who suffer from a strange perception of their own bodies. It’s entirely in the person’s mind, but he sees a chest (or nose) as ugly or even deformed. Known as Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD), the syndrome is real enough that researchers have studied BDD sufferers... »

Male Breast Reduction Surgery on Obese Teens: O.K.!

By Chasthe12

When I see a gynecomastia teen patient from 11 to 14, and he comes into my office obese or overweight, I’m never quite sure what to think at first. Over the years, I’ve found that many teens who develop the large, female-like breasts of gynecomastia, will gain needless weight on purpose to disguise their... »

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