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How to choose a gynecomastia surgeon

The questions to ask, the red flags to watch for, the numbers worth caring about.

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Placeholder body. A practical checklist: case volume, before-and-after honesty, revision rate, conversation about complications, financing transparency. The 'feel' questions that matter as much as the numbers.

↳ Common questions

Should I see an endocrinologist or a surgeon for gynecomastia?

Often the endocrinologist first. If your gynecomastia is recent, tender, or you're under about 25, an endocrinologist can check for a hormonal cause that may be treatable without surgery. If the tissue has been stable for over a year, a surgeon who does this routinely is usually the right call.

How do I find a good gynecomastia surgeon near me?

Look for a board-certified surgeon who does gynecomastia regularly — not occasionally — and ask for their case volume, revision rate, and un-retouched before-and-afters of men with your grade. Our directory lists surgeons by location, and no one pays to be on it.

What questions should I ask a gynecomastia surgeon?

How many of these do you do a year? What's your revision rate? Which technique fits my grade, and why? What does the quote include and exclude? How do you handle complications? A surgeon who answers plainly — and isn't rushing you to book — is a good sign.

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