Parabens and Gynecomastia

Posted on September 17, 2017May 4, 2020 by Miguel Delgado, M.D.

Parabens are used as a preservative and to stop the growth of bacteria and harmful mold in food since the early 1950’s. In addition to food products, It can be found in some cosmetics, hair products, shaving cream, and lotions, etc. It can be absorbed through the skin besides being ingested through food, beverages, and some pharmaceuticals. What are Parabens? So what are parabens? It’s a man-made chemical that studies have shown can mimic estrogen in the body’s cells, and [...]

When Should You Worry About Your Male Breasts?

Posted on May 24, 2017May 4, 2020 by Miguel Delgado, M.D.

If you notice a change in your Male breasts, such as one or both feeling tender or they are swollen, Dr. Miguel Delgado, M.D. recommends that you see your doctor for an evaluation. If it is determined that you have gynecomastia, which is benign, treatment is not required unless it is causing emotional distress then male breast reduction surgery would be recommended. Determining the Cause of Gynecomastia When seeing a physician for male breast abnormalities, some of the questions you [...]

Gynecomastia | Male Breast Reduction After Weight Loss

Posted on March 5, 2017May 4, 2020 by Miguel Delgado, M.D.

Male Breast Reduction After Weight Loss - man body photo

Gynecomastia is a very sensitive issue for men to deal with, especially if they have lost a lot of weight but still have “man boobs.” Men who have lost weight and are seeking male breast reduction surgery will find that the traditional procedure will not remove enough skin and tissue. Alternative measures will need to be taken. It is imperative for men to be sure that their Board Certified Plastic Surgeon has extensive training in gynecomastia for this complicated condition. [...]

Gynecomastia Surgery-Getting Prepared.

Posted on October 1, 2016April 29, 2020 by Miguel Delgado, M.D.

Getting Ready for Gynecomastia Surgery San Jose, California | One of the top two plastic surgery societies is the “American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons” (ASAPS). The purpose ASAPS is to sponsor scientific meetings for their 2600+ board certified members. The latest innovations in plastic surgery are presented at these meetings. ASAPS created “Smart Beauty Guide,” an online informational website. The objective of the guide is to educate the public in all aspects of cosmetic plastic surgery (gynecomastia surgery) and [...]

A Patient’s Gynecomastia story

Posted on June 20, 2016April 29, 2020 by Miguel Delgado, M.D.

Get This Off My Chest! Gynecomastia story by Patients Dr. Miguel Delgado, M.D. recommends that men who suffer from female type breasts Google “patient’s stories (Gynecomastia story) about gynecomastia.” It is true that there is comfort in numbers; many men feel better when they find they are not alone with the humiliating condition known as gynecomastia. Men are very private about anything that makes them feel less masculine, and having female type breasts is probably the worst. For men who [...]

Gynecomastia.Org – A Great Resource for Information

Posted on December 11, 2015May 2, 2020 by Miguel Delgado, M.D.

In 1996, the website Gynecomastia.org was created. Merle Yost, a psychologist and previous victim of male breasts, realized there was very little information available for men who have gynecomastia. He contacted Miguel Delgado, M.D., to collaborate with him in the creation of an informational site that would educate men and give them a venue for getting answers to their numerous questions. Through the years, the website evolved to becoming the most popular source of man boob information on the internet. [...]

Before and After Pictures of Gynecomastia Patient’s Show a Surgeon’s Skill

Posted on June 7, 2015May 4, 2020 by Miguel Delgado, M.D.

Gynecomastia man before and after photos

Gynecomastia before and after photos |San Jose, CA Surgeon’s Skill: San Jose, California: This is a 21-year-old male who presents with gynecomastia to the San Francisco, California office and presents for gland excision and suction-assisted lipectomy as well as a superior areola crescent lift due to the laxity of his skin. His gynecomastia surgical treatment was performed in Marin County California at Marin Cosmetic Surgery Center in Novato, California. His post op photographs are seen approximately 3 months after surgery. [...]

Gynecomastia and Breast Cancer

Posted on October 21, 2013April 29, 2020 by Miguel Delgado, M.D.

San Jose, CA-Breast cancer is less common in men (1 in 1,000) than women (1 in 8) because men have lower levels of female hormones and less breast tissue. Men with gynecomastia, also known as moobs have more breast tissue than normal, and many feel a button or disk-like growth under the areola. This can be benign, or a possible cancerous tumor and they need to have their breasts checked by the best top plastic cosmetic surgeon. There can be [...]

Gynecomastia Costs Reduced for Out Of Town Patient’s With Free Travel Package

Posted on September 25, 2013April 29, 2020 by Miguel Delgado, M.D.

San Francisco Gynecomastia Cost: San Jose,CA-There are many gynecomastia surgery cases reported that have very disappointing results, just check out the forums on gynecomastia.org to see multiple posts by men that wish they had researched further before picking their surgeon to treat their man boobs also known as moobs. Many plastic surgeons will offer to do male breast reduction surgery, but you need to know if they specialize in it and are they Board Certified in Plastic Surgery? Do they [...]

Male Breast Reduction and the “Light Pull-Through Procedure”

Posted on July 31, 2013May 1, 2020 by Miguel Delgado, M.D.

Male Breast Reduction and the “Light Pull-Through Procedure” This 29-year-old San Francisco Bay Area man suffers from adolescent gynecomastia, and prior to surgery had never exposed his chest in public. He underwent glandular excision and suction-assisted lipectomy of the chest, from which I excised 23 grams of glandular tissue from the right and 21 grams from the left. Popular search terms on Google that are related to gynecomastia are: • Gynecomastia cures • Gynecomastia surgery costs • Non-surgical gynecomastia treatment [...]