We see dozens of patients for gynecomastia in New York each year who are taking finasteride in one form or the other (Propecia or Proscar). We also field many questions online about substances like this one that can influence the formation of man boobs. Unfortunately, much of the information available to help guide men is … »
Archives: August 2013
Can Insurance Coverage for Gynecomastia Be a Bad Thing?
We have many discussions with our New York gynecomastia patients about the frustrations of trying to get insurance coverage for male breast reduction. Sadly, insurance companies consider the procedure cosmetic, no matter how much anguish a man may be suffering, and they generally won’t pay for surgery. That’s why it was unusual to have a … »