Cosmetic procedures are not inexpensive, and we understand it can be frustrating for our patients in New York to fund gynecomastia surgery. Few guys who consult us can simply write a check for male breast reduction without giving some thought to the cost, and many ask us whether it makes sense to consider financing. We … »

We sometimes think of excess scar tissue formation after gynecomastia surgery as “the gorilla in the room” – not because it happens so often (it doesn’t) but because it can be tricky to deal with. And, we readily acknowledge, when unusual scar tissue appears, it can be disappointing for the patient. Over our three decades … »

Isn’t it a great feeling when you get some maintenance work accomplished all at once? Like when you take your car in to the shop and your mechanic gives it a tune up, changes the oil and rotates the tires in one afternoon? What if you could get the same kind of all-in-one service for … »

It’s a recurring theme for our New York gynecomastia patients, and sometimes the distress and frustration come through loud and clear: How can I get my insurance company to cover gynecomastia surgery? Unfortunately, the answer remains, “not easily.” Insurance companies generally consider male breast reduction to be a cosmetic procedure, making it routine for them … »