Case Study: Grade 3 Gynecomastia Areola Reduction and Skin Tightening
May 16, 2024
I'm excited to share a fascinating case study with you today. We recently performed gynecomastia surgery on a patient with grade 3 gynecomastia requiring a unique approach to achieving his desired chest contour. Let's get into the details of how we achieved the results.
Understanding the Case
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Overcoming Grade 2 Gynecomastia in Teens
January 15, 2024
Today, I want to share a remarkable story about a teenage patient who underwent surgery for grade 2 gynecomastia at my Beverly Hills practice. Gynecomastia in teens can be a challenging condition, affecting not only their physical appearance but also their self-esteem and social interactions.
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Different Grades of Gynecomastia
September 8, 2022
The different grades of gynecomastia play an important role in my decision-making when it comes to surgery for my patients in Beverly Hills. The severity of my patient’s gynecomastia will determine my surgical approach. It is not a one-shape-fits-all kind of procedure, and consideration must be gi... Read More ⇒
Behind the Scenes: Steroid-Induced Gynecomastia
March 26, 2020
“So I just finished this gynecomastia surgery - large excisions! This is steroid-induced gynecomastia and you can see this tissue here - really thick! This was never going to come out with liposuction. It took a very meticulous dissection but he’s going to have great results, the... Read More ⇒
5 Questions You Should Ask Your Plastic Surgeon Before Gynecomastia Surgery
September 3, 2018
Certain questions come up over and over again during consultations for gynecomastia. Because of this I decided to list five of the most frequent with their answers. They are in no particular order.
Q: What causes gynecomastia?
A: There are many causes of gynecomastia from anabolic steroid... Read More ⇒
5 Things to Ask Yourself if You Think You Have Gynecomastia
January 27, 2016
As a board-certified plastic surgeon specializing in gynecomastia surgery, I ask patients certain questions during a consultation. This helps me try and figure out whether someone has gynecomastia and what the cause may be. Below is a list of 5 questions you should ask yourself if you think you ha... Read More ⇒
Nipple Repositioning and Skin Excision: When is it necessary?
August 28, 2015
As a plastic surgeon specializing in gynecomastia surgery, I come across chests of all shapes and sizes. Gynecomastia can present in a variety of ways, from small glandular firmness under the nipple to full-on breasts with ptosis, or droopiness. For most gynecomastia cases, removal of the excess tis... Read More ⇒
Hard Lumps After Gynecomastia Surgery
April 17, 2015
As a plastic surgeon specializing in gynecomastia surgery, I spend a lot of time answering patient questions through emails and various internet forums. One of the most common topics of conversation is feeling firm lumps after surgery. Obviously men who have gynecomastia are all too familiar with ... Read More ⇒
Gynecomastia Surgery Recovery
April 10, 2015
As a plastic surgeon specializing in gynecomastia procedures one of the most important questions I get asked during the consultation is the recovery process. The most important thing to know about the recovery process is that it is just that…a process. In this post I will lay out the general tim... Read More ⇒
Mondor’s Thrombophlebitis
March 30, 2015
From time to time, patients who undergo gynecomastia surgery come in for their 1 month follow up and say that they feel a firm, rope-like structure on their abdomen or chest. They usually say they noticed it around 2-4 weeks after surgery. Sometimes it is painful, sometimes not. Obviously they a... Read More ⇒