Q&A with Dr. Blau M.D., P.C.!

**SpeedoGuido** · 03-31-2009, 12:20 AM

Dr. Blau,

I'm 52 years old (natural for life). As I age my pecs are getting flabbier... and when I get lean my skin doesn't snap back like it used to. If I have the surgery will you be able to tighten the skin in my chest area? If so, will it stay pretty tight for at least a few more years?
I still look pretty good for an old guy (the pic in my avatar is less than a year old) but these flabby pecs are really bothering me.

**Dr Blau** · 04-08-2009, 09:32 AM

Originally Posted by 1sikalti

dr. blau do you do hip to hip tummy tucks??? if so how much?? and is thermage a good alternative??

We do perform tummy tucks. You need to send your pictures or come for consultation. Thermage is usually not one of the alternatives.

**RLT09** · 04-08-2009, 10:59 AM

Dr. Blau, does a patient have to make seperate visits for the consultation and the actual procedure? This might be a problem coming from down south.

**playmate** · 04-15-2009, 10:41 PM

Hello I have a question for you I am 36 years old 5'4" and have size 38 DDD breast I have been thiking of having them reduced I feel they would be covered by my insurance due to the symptoms I have which are indentions in my shoulders, neck and shoulder pain with some upper back pain, sometimes get very bad rashes underneath them, I want to start training and it gets very complicated to do some of the exercises due to the size and weight of them the last time I had them weighed they were around 20Lbs. each. My question to you is if I have them reduced is the scarring very prominent? Are there different ways it can be done to reduce the scarring I want to train to compete one day and scarring would be a problem with that I am afraid. Any help you can give would be so apprecitated. Thanks Bridget

**DrBlau** · 06-25-2009, 06:52 PM

Originally Posted by Justice

Are there any supplements or medications that can reduce gyno?

not that I know.

**DrBlau** · 06-25-2009, 06:54 PM

Originally Posted by Arthur Early

dr. blau do you do hip to hip tummy tucks??? if so how much?? and is thermage a good alternative??

Thermage a not a good alternative to tummy tuck. We do perform full TT.

**DrBlau** · 06-25-2009, 07:02 PM

Originally Posted by SpeedoGuido

Dr. Blau,

I'm 52 years old (natural for life). As I age my pecs are getting flabbier... and when I get lean my skin doesn't snap back like it used to. If I have the surgery will you be able to tighten the skin in my chest area? If so, will it stay pretty tight for at least a few more years?
I still look pretty good for an old guy (the pic in my avatar is less than a year old) but these flabby pecs are really bothering me.

You should to be examined by a Plastic Surgeon who has experience with Gynecomastia surgery. I have performed surgery on people older then yourself and they were happy with their results.

**DrBlau** · 06-25-2009, 07:08 PM

Originally Posted by RLT09

Dr. Blau, does a patient have to make seperate visits for the consultation and the actual procedure? This might be a problem coming from down south.

You can email photos that will be reviewed and then have a telephone consultation , Call MaryAnn at 914-428-4700 .

**DrBlau** · 06-25-2009, 07:12 PM

Originally Posted by playmate

Hello I have a question for you I am 36 years old 5'4" and have size 38 DDD breast I have been thiking of having them reduced I feel they would be covered by my insurance due to the symptoms I have which are indentions in my shoulders, neck and shoulder pain with some upper back pain, sometimes get very bad rashes underneath them, I want to start training and it gets very complicated to do some of the exercises due to the size and weight of them the last time I had them weighed they were around 20Lbs. each. My question to you is if I have them reduced is the scarring very prominent? Are there different ways it can be done to reduce the scarring I want to train to compete one day and scarring would be a problem with that I am afraid. Any help you can give would be so apprecitated. Thanks Bridget

Breast reduction Surgery will result in scars and nobody can predict how the scvars will look. For an general information you can go toour web site: www.cosmetic-md.com

**bishop** · 06-27-2009, 09:15 AM

Dr Blau

I am scheduled to have surgery on the 17th of July. Is their anything special I should be doing to prepare for the surgery? Also how long do I refrain from aas use post surgery?

Thank you

**Knuckles** · 07-04-2009, 03:41 PM

Hey Dr. Blau,
I am extremely interested in having my gyno removed by you in the near future. I am saving money to pay cash for the procedure, so I feel I have a few more months until I am ready. I was overweight when I was younger and have gotten lean multiple times while still retaining fat deposits in my low back and abdominal area. I would be interested in a combined procedure of lipo/gyno removal, and was wondering how important it is to lean out in preparation for surgery. Are you able to take more fat and contour better if I would be a lower body fat percentage? I know the areas I am prone to quickly gain weight in(more fat cells there) and I would want to make sure that if I was dieted down a little that the cells would still be removed. When I diet hard the areas shrink considerably, but when I eat carbs the cells volumize quickly. My fear would be that I may look good dieted post-op, but would gain a few pounds to find the problem areas pop up again because I was contoured while leaner. Sorry to draw the question out, but I wasn't sure if the contouring is better at a stable weight or a depleted, leaner state. Thanks in advance Dr. Blau.

**bigoso** · 07-04-2009, 05:09 PM

DR. Blau....do you have much experience doing gyno surgery on blacks. I ask because I have had surgery in the past and I have a tendency to develop keloids..this of course would be very unattractive to have on my chest post surgery. Is there an option that would help with this...such as a different entry point for the surgery?

**Dr Blau** · 07-09-2009, 12:22 PM

Originally Posted by bishop

Dr Blau

I am scheduled to have surgery on the 17th of July. Is their anything special I should be doing to prepare for the surgery? Also how long do I refrain from aas use post surgery?

Thank you

Those are questions that you should ask your Gynecomastia Surgeon.

**Dr Blau** · 07-09-2009, 12:31 PM

Originally Posted by Knuckles

Hey Dr. Blau,
I am extremely interested in having my gyno removed by you in the near future. I am saving money to pay cash for the procedure, so I feel I have a few more months until I am ready. I was overweight when I was younger and have gotten lean multiple times while still retaining fat deposits in my low back and abdominal area. I would be interested in a combined procedure of lipo/gyno removal, and was wondering how important it is to lean out in preparation for surgery. Are you able to take more fat and contour better if I would be a lower body fat percentage? I know the areas I am prone to quickly gain weight in(more fat cells there) and I would want to make sure that if I was dieted down a little that the cells would still be removed. When I diet hard the areas shrink considerably, but when I eat carbs the cells volumize quickly. My fear would be that I may look good dieted post-op, but would gain a few pounds to find the problem areas pop up again because I was contoured while leaner. Sorry to draw the question out, but I wasn't sure if the contouring is better at a stable weight or a depleted, leaner state. Thanks in advance Dr. Blau.

You can call our office for a phone consultaion with Dr Blau 914-428-4700. If you can email us Photos it can be very helpfull [email protected].

**Dr Blau** · 07-09-2009, 12:34 PM

Originally Posted by bigoso

DR. Blau....do you have much experience doing gyno surgery on blacks. I ask because I have had surgery in the past and I have a tendency to develop keloids..this of course would be very unattractive to have on my chest post surgery. Is there an option that would help with this...such as a different entry point for the surgery?

I performed Gynecomastia on hundreds black people and so far no one had keloids.