Effective Ways to Reduce Surgical Scars After Gynecomastia Surgery
Surgical scar I previously underwent surgery at a plastic surgery clinic for gynecomastia, and the hospital recommended a surgical excision method. The doctor informed me that the scars would not be very noticeable, but it has been over six months, and the scars are still quite p...
Dr. Luo Qihua Reply:
The visibility of scars is greatly influenced by individual physiology. What a physician can do is to use surgical methods to narrow wide scars, making them less noticeable. You should discuss the possibility of scar revision surgery directly with a plastic surgeon. However, it i...[Read More] Effective Ways to Reduce Surgical Scars After Gynecomastia Surgery
Understanding Gynecomastia: Treatment Options and Insurance Coverage
Gynecomastia in males? Since elementary school, my breasts have resembled those of a female. Now that I am almost 28, are there any treatment options available? Does health insurance cover this? Thank you.
Dr. Luo Qihua Reply:
You are already 28 years old, and to treat this condition, surgical intervention may be the only option. The treatment for gynecomastia in males primarily depends on whether the excessive growth is due to glandular tissue or fatty tissue. If glandular tissue is predominant, surgi...[Read More] Understanding Gynecomastia: Treatment Options and Insurance Coverage
Correcting Uneven Shoulders: Tips for Fitness and Posture
Uneven shoulder width? Hello Doctor: My shoulders are uneven in length and width, and the bones are also different sizes. The height of my shoulders is slightly unequal as well. After working out, I feel that my muscles are imbalanced. Some people say that hanging from a pull-up ...
Dr. Luo Qihua Reply:
(Reply Date: April 16, 2001) Under normal circumstances, the muscles on both sides of the chest should not differ significantly. Unless you typically perform one-handed push-ups only on the right side, which could lead to this result, I doubt that's the case. However, I wond...[Read More] Correcting Uneven Shoulders: Tips for Fitness and Posture
Correcting Uneven Shoulders: Exercises and Solutions for Symmetry
Uneven shoulders? Hello Dr. Luo: My shoulders are uneven, and when doing push-ups, I notice that the muscle on my right chest is larger and wider than on the left. Additionally, my left shoulder is slightly higher than my right. What should I do? Some people suggest using a pull-...
Dr. Luo Qihua Reply:
Under normal circumstances, the muscles on both sides of the chest should not differ significantly. Unless you typically perform one-handed push-ups only on the right side, which could lead to this result, I doubt that is the case. However, I wonder if this could be a pathologica...[Read More] Correcting Uneven Shoulders: Exercises and Solutions for Symmetry
Understanding Gynecomastia: Surgical Options, Recovery, and Costs
Gynecomastia I have been diagnosed with mild gynecomastia. After researching online, I found that surgical options include liposuction through an axillary incision or excision of glandular tissue and fat through an incision at the lower edge of the areola. I would like to ask: 1....
Dr. Luo Qihua Reply:
The breast is primarily composed of glandular and adipose tissue. The surgical approach for gynecomastia varies depending on the predominant component. Generally, liposuction is more suitable for cases where adipose tissue is the main component, while incisions made at the inferi...[Read More] Understanding Gynecomastia: Surgical Options, Recovery, and Costs