Report for 2015 Shows Increase for Gynecomastia Surgery
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) represents over 7,000 member surgeons, making them the largest society of Board Certified Plastic Surgeons and they are acknowledged as a leading authority and source of information on cosmetic and reconstructive surgery.
New Statistics Just Released
ASPS’ statistics for 2015 were recently published. The statistics show a 2% increase over 2014 for surgical and minimally invasive cosmetic procedures, with a total of 15.9 million procedures performed.
Gynecomastia Surgery Increases in 2015
Breast reduction surgery for 2015 was 68,106; of that number, more than 40% was breast reduction for men, at a total of 27,456. This is the first year that there was such a high percentage of men having breast reduction surgery reflecting a 5% increase over 2014.
Miguel Delgado, M.D. confirms that he has seen an increase in his gynecomastia practice as well; the stigma for men to have cosmetic surgery has all but disappeared. Male breast reduction is mostly by younger men who are seeking correction for the size and shape of their breasts.
Gynecomastia Specialist to the Rescue!
Are you tired of missing out on many outdoor activities that involve removing your shirt, or feel self-conscious in intimate situations? Call Dr. Miguel Delgado, M.D. today (415) 898-4161 or email info@dr-delgado.com for a confidential consultation, he is a gynecomastia specialist who understands your discomfort!
MIGUEL DELGADO, M.D.
Dr. Delgado, MD is a world-recognized plastic surgeon and specialist in the treatment of male breast enlargement, also called gynecomastia. He has developed new techniques and owns and operates gynecomastia.org, which has become the largest gynecomastia forum in the world. Dr. Delgado holds the two most coveted credentials; the certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and membership in the American Society of Plastic Surgery.