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Studies Show Gynecomastia’s Impact on Adolescent Boys

By Dr. Joseph Cruise

As gynecomastia surgery specialists like Dr. Cruise can attest, gynecomastia can have a significant negative impact on patients’ lives. In fact, research shows that Dr. Cruise’s most troubled patients are those living with gynecomastia. It is for this reason that Dr. Cruise offers financial assistance to qualifying patients. The hardship…

Are Gynecomastia Surgery Results Permanent?

By Dr. Joseph Cruise

Are you considering gynecomastia surgery but worried it may come back some day? Many patients have concerns about whether their results will last long-term even as their health, weight, and other factors change over time. Continue reading to learn more about whether male breast reduction results are permanent. Can Gynecomastia…

Gynecomastia Surgery Changes Lives: Brandon’s Story

By Dr. Joseph Cruise

 Gynecomastia Surgery Changes Lives:The day 23-year-old Brandon visited Cruise Plastic Surgery is one that forever impacted his life.  Each year, Dr. Cruise performs surgery on over five hundred gynecomastia patients; some are straightforward while others are more complex. And then there are patients like Brandon who allow themselves to be…

Can BodyTite or J-Plasma Treat Gynecomastia?

By Dr. Joseph Cruise

Why aren’t more gynecomastia surgeons using BodyTite or J Plasma for skin tightening for the chest in addition to gland removal? Many patients ask these questions when they are considering gynecomastia surgery. Non-surgical or minimally invasive options like BodyTite and J Plasma would address common worries patients have with gynecomastia…

The Anatomy of Gynecomastia

By Dr. Joseph Cruise

One of the biggest misconceptions about gynecomastia or “man boobs” is that the condition is caused by excess fat alone. Many patients schedule consultations with the assumption that liposuction alone will resolve their gynecomastia, and may have even been told this by other doctors. In fact, breast tissue alone is…

How Dr. Cruise Creates The Ideal Male Chest

By Dr. Joseph Cruise

Patients with gynecomastia, or “man boobs,” can turn to plastic surgeons like Dr. Cruise to achieve a masculine and flattering chest. This surgery, known as gynecomastia surgery or male breast reduction, is more complex than patients or even less-experienced surgeons may assume. Many factors go into creating the ideal gynecomastia…

What You Should Know About Gynecomastia: Type 5

By Dr. Joseph Cruise

While many plastic surgeons will treat gynecomastia, few have the extensive experience and understanding of the condition like Dr. Joseph Cruise. In fact, Dr. Cruise created the Cruise Classification System to identify the different types of gynecomastia and the best surgical technique for each. Here, we will explore Type 5…

What You Should Know About Gynecomastia: Type 4

By Dr. Joseph Cruise

Dr. Joseph Cruise has extensive experience treating gynecomastia in Los Angeles and is regarded as one of the top surgeons in the world. This led him to create the Cruise Classification system to further define six distinct types of gynecomastia and the best surgical plan to treat each type. If…

What You Should Know About Gynecomastia: Type 3

By Dr. Joseph Cruise

Gynecomastia comes in  varying degrees, which is why Dr. Cruise developed his classification system to better understand the different types. To continue with our series exploring the six types of gynecomastia, we will review Type 3 Gynecomastia. Below, you can learn more about the common characteristics, causes, and best treatment…

What You Should Know About Gynecomastia: Type 2

By Dr. Joseph Cruise

Gynecomastia: Type 2. If you have gynecomastia, you may be surprised to learn that there are actually six distinct types of gynecomastia. Dr. Joseph Cruise was the first plastic surgeon to identify and classify these varying types as well as the best techniques to treat each one. Through specialized gynecomastia…