Ask Dave: How to Choose a Gynecomastia Surgeon

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Published on Monday, 08 June 2015 16:26

Written by Dave Palumbo

QUESTION: Dave, how should I chose a surgeon to remove my gynecomastia?

ANSWER: Selecting a surgeon is as important a choice as the decision to undergo surgery. Choose carefully. The decision is yours. What follows is some advice to assist in making your selection.

1. Experience matters. Choosing a surgeon who has performed over one thousand gynecomastia cases increases the likelihood that they have seen a case similar to yours in the past. Selecting a surgeon whose practice is focused on gynecomastia exclusively is also an indicator of experience.
   
   
2. Results matter. The more before-and-after photos a surgeon displays, the better. Pay attention not just to the number of pictures, but whether the surgeon is confident enough to show multiple angles of the same patient.
   
   
3. Reviews matter. Have patients reviewed your surgeon? Did those patients undergo the surgery you are considering?
   
   
4. Expertise matters. Is your surgeon recognized by the profession as an authority in the field? Are they certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery? Have they authored books or medical journal articles regarding your surgery?

I hope these guidelines are of assistance when you are selecting your gynecomastia surgeon. When undergoing surgery, it is very important to be realistic about your expectations. Past results are not a guarantee of future results. Also, remember, revision surgeries (to fix past problems from surgeries done elsewhere) tend to be significantly more difficult than the initial surgery.

If you suffer from gynecomastia, you need to see Dr. Mordcai Blau today. He’s the most experienced board certified plastic surgeon in the world when it comes to removing unwanted breast tissue in men. I was one of his very first patients. His results speak for themselves. You can see more of his work by going to one of his many specialized websites at www.gynecomastia-md.com. As he says "A picture is worth a thousand words" and his results are truly amazing. You can contact Dr Blau for more information on his surgical procedures on the aforementioned website and also at http://www.cosmetic-md.com and http://www.newyorkgynecomastia.com.  Additionally, you can purchase his new book, Masculinity Defined: Gynecomastia and the Search for Perfect Pecs at: Amazon.com

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