Gynecomastia affects as many as 60 percent of men. It can be caused by hormones but also from diet, smoking marijuana, and steroid misuse. For Michael, he noticed his chest change at the age of 12 and since then, he has been covering his upper body with dark and heavy t-shirts and rash guards. S…. [Read More]
Honolulu, HI (PRWEB) November 06, 2014 It’s the embarrassing secret afflicting 60% of men – excess fatty tissue around the breast, a.k.a. “man-boobs.” The name sounds silly, but for the men affected, it has serious effects on their self-esteem and confidence. The condition of male breasts (gynecomastia) is caused by hormonal imbalance and can appear… [Read More]
Hawaii Male Breast Reduction – S. Larry Schlesinger, MD, FACS Since a pool party teasing experience at age 12, S. Larry Schlesinger, MD, FACS’s gynecomastia patient had been excruciatingly self-conscious of his large chest. He avoided being photographed and shunned bright colors or clingy clothing, preferring black, thick materials instead. When losing 40 pounds did… [Read More]
How much does a mommy makeover in Honolulu cost…and why? Mothers, you are amazing – period. Not only for what you do day in and day out for your children, but for what you put your body through to give them life! While the whole phenomenon is miraculous and the result is a precious life,… [Read More]
Capsular contracture is a complication that can occur with breast augmentation but its occurrence here in Hawaii and elsewhere in the states has become much less frequent over the last few decades. Because breast augmentation requires the insertion of breast implants which the body recognizes as a foreign object, the body tends to form a… [Read More]
If you’re hearing a squeaking sound coming from your new breast implants, don’t be alarmed. No one left a squeaky toy in there. It’s just a normal phenomenon called bourdonnement and it will go away. Bourdonnement occurs when new breast implants slide against stretched out moist tissue and cause a friction rub. Here in our… [Read More]
At our Honolulu plastic surgery practice, we often get asked about body contouring procedures. Body contouring is a general term that can refer to traditional surgical procedures such as liposuction and tummy tucks. There are however, nonsurgical body contouring procedures. These types of procedures use specialized equipment to create a controlled “injury” to small areas… [Read More]
In order to ensure our Honolulu clients have a smooth, comfortable recovery after having a Brazilian butt lift procedure, S. Larry Schlesinger, MD, FACS encourages them to remember the following principles: Do not go through it alone: Getting through the first couple days are going to be extremely difficult if you try to do it… [Read More]
What is a Brazilian Butt Lift? What is the cost of a Brazilian Butt Lift in Hawaii? What is the Recovery Like for a Brazilian Butt Lift? S. Larry Schlesinger, MD, FACS answers all of these common questions. Transcript: The Brazilian Butt Lift is a way to increase the size of the female buttocks, some males do… [Read More]
It’s a common misconception in Hawaii and elsewhere that a tummy tuck (a.k.a. abdominoplasties) is a method of removing fat off the belly. While liposuction aids in removing a certain amount of excess fat tissue, the goal of the tummy tuck is to improve body contour and remove inches from excess skin usually left behind… [Read More]