As a seasoned plastic surgeon, Dr. Shridharani understands that a person’s confidence is directly related to their appearance. While appearance is not the sole contributor to self-esteem, it is a prominent one. For example, the appearance of male breasts has led many men to drastically alter their lives. Some avoid certain situations such as pool […]
Gynecomastia is a condition that is much more common than many people imagine. Aside from poking fun at the problem of having “man boobs,” very few may consider the immense toll that enlarged breasts can have on a man’s psyche. There are several reasons why a man may develop excessive breast tissue, from hormone imbalance […]
Doctors and other healthcare providers have a specific language they use when discussing cases. The terms that are sprinkled into conversations are technical or clinical in nature, which is not of much value in the doctor/patient dialogue. What is of value is understanding. For this reason, we do want to increase awareness regarding the term […]
Father’s Day should be anything but a dud. For years, though, many wives and children have struggled to find just the right thing for the man in their life. If a new tie or graphic t-shirt is the last thing that Dad may need this year, why not jump out of the box and get […]
Aging is an inevitable aspect of life. In recent years, the way that we manage aging has reached a whole new level of Wow. We don’t necessarily perform treatments that make a 50-year-old look 20 again, but we have a myriad of techniques that can address subtle and significant concerns. Today’s facelift can beautiful take […]
The words “male” and “breast” do not go well together. We have a particular idea of what a man’s chest looks like and nowhere in any description that is commonly used would we imagine to hear the term “breasts.” Breasts are something for women. Pecs are something for men. At least this is the assumption. […]
Statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons provide valuable information that assists us in better meeting the needs of our patients. The annual report on cosmetic procedures keeps us in the know regarding what’s hot and what’s not. For the past several years, one of the trends that have continued to expand is the […]
The popularity of facial rejuvenating procedures has continued to grow as new ways to reduce wrinkles and lift the skin have been developed. Along the path to prolonged beauty, we see a number of products and treatments. Dermal fillers are a prime example. It is presumed that the convenience and subtle nature of facial fillers […]
Just a decade or so ago, there was no real conversation around gynecomastia or male breasts. Historically, men with breast tissue that leaned toward the feminine in appearance would suffer needlessly. If you are a man with enlarged breasts, you may know exactly what we’re talking about. You may have tried to exercise your breasts […]
Just a few decades ago, the average plastic surgery office would largely revolve around women. The interest that women have in cosmetic procedures has not diminished. What we have seen in the past several years is a substantial increase in the number of men who are stepping into the realm of cosmetic plastic surgery. Men […]
