still to this day thinking about fixing my gynecomastia I'm in my 50's is it still ok to do it, and one doctor told me because of my age i might have excess skin after its done, if that happens then what do i do
March 15, 2015
Answer: Treatment of gynecomastia in the middle aged male Yes, it is certainly possible to treat your condition -- I have operated on many men in their 50's and 60's.The main concern is the elasticity of your skin. Since the surgery is usually done with minimal incisions, we depend upon the skin's innate elasticity to tighten by itself. That elasticity is diminished with age, smoking, exposure to the sun, prior overweight condition and your own genetic pre-disposition.Only an examination can properly evaluate your skin's elasticity. If it is diminished, then some additional skin tightening may be needed, either at an initial operation or six months later when the skin has tightened as much as it can do on its own.Hope this has helped.Elliot Jacobs, MD, FACSNew York CityPractice sub-specialty in gynecomastia surgery
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March 15, 2015
Answer: Treatment of gynecomastia in the middle aged male Yes, it is certainly possible to treat your condition -- I have operated on many men in their 50's and 60's.The main concern is the elasticity of your skin. Since the surgery is usually done with minimal incisions, we depend upon the skin's innate elasticity to tighten by itself. That elasticity is diminished with age, smoking, exposure to the sun, prior overweight condition and your own genetic pre-disposition.Only an examination can properly evaluate your skin's elasticity. If it is diminished, then some additional skin tightening may be needed, either at an initial operation or six months later when the skin has tightened as much as it can do on its own.Hope this has helped.Elliot Jacobs, MD, FACSNew York CityPractice sub-specialty in gynecomastia surgery
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March 13, 2015
Answer: Gynecomastia Without seeing photos at a minimum it is impossible to suggest what procedures may be possible. It is best to be seen in perosn
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March 13, 2015
Answer: Gynecomastia Without seeing photos at a minimum it is impossible to suggest what procedures may be possible. It is best to be seen in perosn
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