Does Propecia cause Man boobs? Update

Does Propecia cause manboobs?
Does Propecia cause man boobs? If so would you recommend taking finasteride at the risk of man boobs or gynecomastia? Miguel Delgado, M.D. is a board-certified plastic surgeon in San Jose, California, describes the risk-reward relationship here. Male Pattern Hair Loss Does Propecia cause man boobs? Propecia‘s success can be attributed to its ability to reduce a very specific enzyme called 5-alpha reductase, an aromatase inhibitor. The importance of this is due to the fact that 5-alpha-reductase leads to the [...]

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Delgado Family Vineyards Wins Awards for Fine Wine !

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Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Miguel, M.D. not only specializes in gynecomastia surgery but also specializes in the production of fine wine. His attention to detail has won him recognition at San Francisco Chronicle’s Wine Competition, awarding him DOUBLE GOLD medals for his entries! Largest Wine Competition in the United States The Chronicle’s Wine Competition is one of San Francisco Bay Area’s favorite events. The public is encouraged to attend; tickets include wine tasting along with food pairing. It is [...]

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When Should You Worry About Your Male Breasts?

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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 [...]

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Gynecomastia | Male Breast Reduction After Weight Loss

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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. [...]

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A Patient’s Gynecomastia story

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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 [...]

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Smoking Dangers in Gynecomastia Surgery

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“Why Smoking Endangers the Gynecomastia Patient” Preparing for gynecomastia surgery depends on the cooperation of the patient. Miguel Delgado, M.D. is very thorough in giving his patients instructions and what to expect from their surgery. Planning for cosmetic plastic surgery is a very exciting time, but it is easy to forget verbal instructions. Therefore, Dr. Delgado gives all of his patients a detailed pre and post-operative booklet. Patients that adhere to the instructions are the ones that will get the [...]

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Gynecomastia.Org – A Great Resource for Information

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. [...]

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CoolSculpting Treats Pseudo-Gynecomastia

Pseudo-Gynecomastia can be treated with CoolSculpting San Jose, California-True gynecomastia is man boobs that are caused by excess breast tissue and excess fat. 60% of men will have some form of gynecomastia at some point in their life. Men with moobs may have what is termed pseudo-gynecomastia, which is not caused by breast tissue, but fat alone. Usually this is due to weight gain or aging. CoolSculpting Treatment Available for San Jose Patients Pseudo-gynecomastia is treated differently than true gynecomastia [...]

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