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Men using GLP-1s for weight loss: How is this impacting male plastic surgery?

Alia Willson | Freelance Writer Thursday, September 18, 2025

There is no doubt that GLP-1 medications for weight loss are changing the game in terms of how we view and treat obesity, weight loss and even plastic surgery. The bodily changes associated with rapid weight loss may also help more men feel comfortable pursuing plastic surgery, not just for purely aesthetic reasons.


How plastic surgeons help men with gynecomastia

Alia Willson | Freelance Writer Thursday, December 12, 2024

Gynecomastia is a condition characterized by an increase in the amount of breast tissue in boys or men. An increase in benign glandular tissue generally causes this growth in breast tissue. Even strict dieting and intense exercise will not reduce the size of the breasts.


Male breast reduction: The physical and emotional recovery process

Ariel Frankeny | Freelance Writer Monday, October 14, 2024

Among the most common procedures for men is gynecomastia surgery, more simply known as male breast reduction. This procedure is popular in all age groups and involves removing excess tissue in the breast area that cannot be eliminated through diet and exercise alone.


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