It’s the million-dollar question each prospective gynecomastia patient ponders: will I be happy if I choose surgery? We hear it in various forms in our New York man boob consultations: • What are the revision rates for gynecomastia surgery? • Are guys usually satisfied with male breast reduction? • What are the leading reasons patients … »
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Real Patient Question: Incision Placement for Gynecomastia Surgery
We field a huge list of “what, when, where and why” questions from our New York gynecomastia patients and from people online at gynecomastia.org. One of the frequent “where” questions relates to incision placement. Naturally, guys worry about where their eventual scars will be located and how noticeable they may be. The Very Best Case … »
Gynecomastia and Your Skin
Will my skin tighten after surgery? Nearly all our New York gynecomastia patients ask this question in one form or another. Given our three decades of serving guys with man boobs, we can usually make a very good guess about this aspect of surgery with a careful examination and conversation. Factors to Consider Here are … »
Real Patient Question: Why Use the Term “Realistic Expectations” for Gynecomastia Surgery?
There’s a question posted in a man boobs forum about why doctors talk about “realistic expectations” when it comes to gynecomastia surgery. The guy who created the post seemed to think that using the term is a way to establish a disclaimer before the procedure. As if the results could easily be sub par and … »