Is Gynecomastia Surgery covered by Health Insurance? Update 2022.

Posted on December 26, 2021December 26, 2021 by Miguel Delgado, M.D.

Is Gynecomastia Surgery covered by Insurance?

Is Gynecomastia Surgery covered by Health Insurance? Gynecomastia Surgery and Health Insurance Gynecomastia, also known as “man boobs,” is the abnormal enlargement of glandular breast tissue in men and boys. It is usually caused by an imbalance of testosterone and estrogen levels in the body. It can also be caused by other factors such as age, lifestyle, genetics, illnesses, and medications. Although gynecomastia is common, it can cause significant emotional and mental distress in men. This leads them to seek treatment [...]

How Do I Know If I Have Gynecomastia?

Posted on April 17, 2021April 17, 2021 by Miguel Delgado, M.D.

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Asymptomatic gynecomastia affects 60% to 90% of male infants and 50% to 60% of male adolescents. Up to 70% of men aged 50 to 69 years old also have this condition. All in all, scientists say that at least 30% of all men will experience gynecomastia during their life. That makes it the most common breast-related condition among the male population. What exactly is gynecomastia, though, and how do you tell that you have it? Is it something that you should feel concerned about? [...]

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 [...]

Delgado Family Vineyards Wins Awards for Fine Wine !

Posted on July 21, 2017May 4, 2020 by Miguel Delgado, M.D.

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 [...]

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 [...]

Improving Scars after Gynecomastia Surgery

Posted on February 3, 2017April 29, 2020 by Miguel Delgado, M.D.

Before and After Gynecomastia Surgery with scar treatment San Jose, California – In most cases, the incision for gynecomastia that goes partially around the areola, will heal and be almost undetected. Due to the change in skin texture and color of the areola, the scar is well hidden after it heals. However, for some unknown reason, some people produce more collagen than others when recovering from surgery. Raised scars are referred to as keloids or hypertrophic scars. Excess collagen in [...]

Incomplete Gynecomastia Surgery-Why?

Posted on December 22, 2016April 29, 2020 by Miguel Delgado, M.D.

Incomplete Gynecomastia Surgery - man body photo

Puffy NipplesAfter Corrective Surgery Incomplete Gynecomastia Surgery-Why? It is not uncommon for a man to have gynecomastia surgery and then end up with “puffy nipples.” In the hands of less experienced surgeons who perform male breast reduction, all too often they will leave too much breast tissue behind. The remaining tissue behind the areola complex will push the nipple out and may be even more pronounced than before surgery. Surgeons who attempt male breast reduction by liposuction alone will find [...]

Gynecomastia Surgery and Recurrents

Posted on November 26, 2016April 29, 2020 by Miguel Delgado, M.D.

Before and After Gynecomastia Surgery Gynecomastia Surgery: San Jose, California Men who opt for male breast reduction surgery(Gynecomastia Surgery) frequently ask Dr. Miguel Delgado, M.D. if it is possible for their breasts to grow back. It is possible for recurrence, however, it is rare. For true gynecomastia, the surgeon removes most of the breast gland and fat that are responsible for the enlarged male breast. Some tissue and fat remain to shape the chest and give support to the areola. [...]

Gynecomastia a World Wide Concern

Posted on October 28, 2016April 29, 2020 by Miguel Delgado, M.D.

Men Around the World Suffer From Gynecomastia This patient had liposuction and gland excision, fat and aspirate were removed, 350cc on the right side, 400cc on the left. The surgery was performed at Marin Cosmetic Surgery Center. The after picture is 2 months after surgery. Each year the statistics for gynecomastia surgery have increased, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Many news articles show men seeking male breast reduction surgery have gone way past the shores of the [...]

CoolSculpting Treats Pseudo-Gynecomastia

Posted on December 1, 2013April 29, 2020 by Miguel Delgado, M.D.

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 [...]