At the Mandell-Brown Plastic Surgery Center, nearly 25% of our facelift patients are men—and that number continues to grow. Triple board-certified cosmetic surgeon Dr. Mark Mandell-Brown has performed facelifts on male patients for over 30 years, and he believes that a facelift for men is not a women’s procedure adapted for a different patient. Rather, […]
If you are one of the many men who have enlarged breasts (“man boobs”), you may be wondering if you have a condition that is preventing you from having a masculine-looking chest. The key to determining an accurate diagnosis of either pseudogynecomastia (excess chest fat) or true gynecomastia (which involves the glands) is identifying the […]
When it comes to plastic surgery, it is often assumed that the main recipients are female. While it is statistically true that women obtain a cosmetic procedure more often than men, the number of men who are interested in procedures and decide to go through plastic surgery are increasing. More men are getting cosmetic surgery […]
A recent post on Medscape provides an overview of the changes men face as they age and the cosmetic treatments available to them. While men don’t have to go through the same hormonal changes as women while they age, the changes in their appearance men face still can have negative psychological effects. According to the […]
WebMD recently posted an overview on the topic of male breast enlargement. Also known as gynecomastia, it affects millions of men and boys. Man boobs are not necessarily a permanent condition. Causes of Male Breast Enlargement One cause of male breast enlargement can start in puberty when a person’s hormones are shifting. This cause typically […]
The appearance of feminine breasts occurs in over 60% of American men. A recent ABC News article takes a thorough look at this condition, its treatments and causes. One particularly compelling cause of this condition is the use of marijuana during puberty. Male breast reduction is one of the most common cosmetic surgeries performed on […]
In a recently released NBC News article, it has been reported that nearly twice as many men are choosing to have cosmetic surgery as did fifteen years ago. Much of this growth may be accountable for the cultural shifts that have surrounded cosmetic surgery and male image in the last few decades. “I think now […]
For men with enlarged breast glands or excess breast tissue, wearing a swimsuit may cause embarrassment. Male breast reduction can correct gynecomastia and reshape the chest so it has a more masculine look. A
Reading about tummy tuck surgery, you might mistakenly believe that only women undergo the procedure. But in fact, males who have experienced dramatic changes in body weight are often good candidates. It is unfortunate that such men hesitate to speak with doctors about this procedure. One man who documented his experience online said he even […]
Evidently, common attitudes and perceptions regarding male breasts have changed; what was once a relatively obscure condition is now approaching the level of pop culture phenomenon. Journalist Finlo Rohrer of the BBC suggests that tabloid scrutinization of celebrities – has popularized the concept of ‘man boobs.’ During the summer of 06, Tony Blair and UK […]