Month: December 2023

Male breast reduction, also known as gynecomastia, can help you feel more comfortable in your own body if you have over-developed or enlarged breasts. Up to half of U.S. men will experience some form of enlarged breasts in their lifetime, and nearly 13,000 men undergo breast reduction surgery each year.

It may be the right procedure for you if you are:

• Embarrassed by excess tissue in your chest region
• Dealing with a breast development that has stabilized
• Unable to treat the condition with alternative means
• Maintaining a stable, healthy weight
• In good overall health

The male breast reduction procedure removes excess fat and skin from your chest to achieve a more toned, masculine appearance. In some cases, liposuction alone can be used to treat the condition by removing excess fatty deposits. In other cases, you will need liposuction combined with a surgical incision to remove excess skin and tighten the skin over the chest area.

This surgery can greatly improve your self-confidence with natural-looking results. To determine if male breast reduction is right for you, call Allure Plastic Surgery today at (212) 661-2563 to schedule your consultation with one of our highly skilled New York plastic surgeons. We welcome patients throughout New York City, Manhattan, and Long Island.

Recovery from breast augmentation will require a few weeks of time. On the day of your surgery, you will be released to return home. You will wear a bandage and wrap or sports bra home. You will need a friend or relative to drive you home and stay with you for the first 24 to 48 hours. If you have small children, you will need to arrange for someone to care for them during your first few days of recovery. You will not be able to lift them.

Starting the day after your surgery and during the first week of recovery, you should begin to walk around your house to stimulate blood flow, which will aid your body’s natural healing process.

You should expect bruising, swelling, and some tenderness. You will be prescribed pain medication and antibiotics to make your recovery more comfortable.

By the end of the first week, you will begin returning to normal daily and activities, and within a few weeks, you will be cleared for more strenuous activities such as rigorous exercise. We will monitor your recovery in your follow-up appointments, and the doctor will clear you for activities as your body heals at its own rate.

Would you like to discuss your breast augmentation options? Call Allure Plastic Surgery today at (212) 661-2563 to schedule your consultation with one of our highly skilled New York breast surgeons. We welcome patients throughout New York City, Manhattan, and Long Island.

When you think of taking a vacation, you probably think of lying on a beach somewhere. However, hundreds of thousands of patients opt for plastic surgery vacations each year. These trips can have their risks as well as benefits. For some patients, their geographic area may not have many qualified surgeons. For others, they want to combine recovery time with the relaxing atmosphere of vacationing. If you are considering it, keep these tips in mind.

• Do not be lured to a destination by the seemingly cheap price of the surgery. Many Americans travel abroad for cheaper surgery, but end up regretting that decision when they get less than desirable results that may require a second surgery to correct. U.S. surgeons are more highly regulated than surgeons in many other countries. Consider domestic medical tourism if you want to travel for surgery.
• Do your research. It is important that you diligently research the surgeon you are traveling to. Make sure your surgeon is highly skilled with years of experience. Read patient reviews and compare before and after photos to see how real patients were treated and what kind of results you can expect.
• Make sure you have good lodging and care options. While recovering from surgery, you will need comfortable accommodations and a caretaker to help you with everyday tasks for the first few days. Make sure that a friend can travel with you or that you can hire a caretaker at your destination.

Ultimately, plastic surgery is still major surgery. Don’t make the decision lightly to combine your recovery time with a vacation.

Would you like to discuss your New York options for plastic surgery? Call Allure Plastic Surgery today at (212) 661-2563 to schedule your consultation with one of our highly skilled New York plastic surgeons. We welcome patients throughout New York City, Manhattan, and Long Island.