What causes men to have breasts that are considered larger than normal? If a friend or family member told you that he struggled with gynecomastia, would you know what he meant? And, even if you do know that it refers to having excessive breast tissue in men and boys, do you also know that half…
Continue reading…Breast Reduction Surgery
Is breast reduction surgery covered by insurance? Breast reduction surgery, or reduction mammoplasty, may not get as much attention as breast augmentation surgery but it is actually one of the more common types of procedures performed by plastic surgeons. Generally, in breast reduction surgery, excess fat, glandular tissue and skin are removed in order for…
Continue reading…Five signs you’re ready for a breast surgery
The perfect time to have a breast procedure varies from individual to individual and circumstance to circumstance. Still, there are some sure signs that you might be ready for a breast surgery, and a few are listed below. As always, if you have any questions about your options, don’t hesitate to reach out. We want…
Continue reading…All about breast reconstruction
Being told that you have breast cancer can feel absolutely devastating. The disease brings a series of challenges and difficulties for those who experience it. In some cases, a diagnosed woman will undergo a mastectomy to remove all signs of the disease and keep the cancer from spreading to other parts of her body. For…
Continue reading…How to prepare for a breast surgery
Are you about to undergo a breast surgery? Whether you are increasing your size, reducing your size, or doing some other type of alteration, you’re probably feeling a combination of excited and nervous. That feeling is completely normal. In fact, most of the New Yorkers that we see in our office who are gearing up…
Continue reading…Should I get a breast lift or augmentation?
Are you are unhappy with your breasts? Are they making you feel self-conscious due to their size, shape, or sagging? Worse yet, are they causing you physical pain? Unless you’re a trained physician, differences in various breast procedures might feel a little unclear, and that is understandable. Over the years, we’ve seen some changes in…
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