Gynecomastia affects men psychologically and emotionally by undermining their self-confidence and potentially limiting a man’s ability to realize their full potential and to live their best life. Over the years, having performed hundreds of male breast reduction surgeries, I began to see the positive impact the treatment had on those who have it (not to mention their friends and loved ones).
Gynecomastia can influence decisions like what to wear, what activities and social situations to avoid due to potential embarrassment. Ultimately, the motivation to live confidently and free of these limitations is the driving force behind men seeking gynecomastia treatment and my motivation to make a positive impact in these men’s lives.
I have heard so many stories about how these men struggle with what you they are going to wear every day and decide what activities and spaces they are going to avoid ; like taking their shirt off at the beach or in an intimate setting, they will end up spending most of the day avoiding people, with their shoulders hunched to hide their gynecomastia. Every day they live with a condition that dominates their thoughts and causes them embarrassment. Regardless of the extend of the condition, Gynecomastia is distracting, depressing and emotionally devastating. Over a long period of time, this can lead to maladaptive behaviors that change who these men are and can influence who they may be in the future.
I see the impact and the emotional toll of gynecomastia on men every day in my practice and it is my mission to increase awareness of the prevalence of gynecomastia and to facilitate safe, effective, and affordable male breast reduction procedure and help these men on their journey to life without gynecomastia.
Timing of treatment is crucial. The earlier I can treat men suffering from gynecomastia, the less likely the condition can cause permanent damage to the men’s mental health. When gynecomastia starts at a young age and persists during puberty and becomes a source of preoccupation and embarrassment, it is important to seek the advice of your physician and possibly consult with an experienced and empathetic surgeon who specializes in the treatment of gynecomastia.
Dr Edwin Ishoo at the Boston Gynecomastia Specialists is committed to unburdening each patient struggling with gynecomastia through compassion, understanding and providing a surgical treatment plan that is safe, affordable, and customized to each individual to achieve a permanent resolution of this condition. Help is only a call away. Start the rest and best of your life. Take the first step and contact Boston Gynecomastia Specialists.