Informing Family/Friends

Spouse, Partner, or Significant Other

1. This person needs to be supportive of your decision and willing to help you through this process. If this person has questions or concerns please feel free to have them email or call us so that we can put their mind at ease; better yet, have them come to the pre-op exam. By allowing them to be more involved they will share in the excitement and be more supportive.
2. Be sure to share how important it is to you to have this procedure done. Up to the point of deciding to have surgery, men with breasts have usually been very private about just how much their condition has affected them. The people in your support system need to know how much your life has been negatively impacted by gynecomastia, so they truly understand the importance of having surgery to permanently correct it. If they don’t understand this, they will tell you how good you look and how you don’t need anything done. They do not realize that you are not doing it for them or anyone else; you are doing it for yourself.
3. Having plastic surgery is truly a life-changing experience and will have an amazingly positive effect on your self-esteem and disposition, both of which will only enhance your intimate relations and overall connection with your loved ones.
4. If your significant other cannot travel with you to have your procedure done, then we can talk with them over the phone to help answer any questions they may have, in addition, will contact them on your day of surgery to let them know how things went.

Speaking to Children About Gynecomastia

1. Whether adult or young, our main concern is always for our children, so of course you will want to inform them in the best way possible. If you have young children at home, just simply explain that you will be away on a vacation or going away to work. There is no need to go into complete detail if they will fully not be able to grasp the concept.
2. If you still have signs of healing upon returning home, then any of the fun excuses in the confidential section of this page can be useful.
3. On the opposite end, adult children many times do not want a parent to have a cosmetic procedure done at all. They will state that dad is fine just the way he is. It is helpful to explain to them how having this procedure is something that you have been wanting to do for you. If you frame it in this way, usually an adult child cannot argue with their parent finally doing something for themselves instead of always taking care of others. Directing them to our website will also be helpful as it is filled with detailed educational information and they will find that most of their questions will be answered there.

Talking to Friends About Gynecomastia

When you are planning for Gynecomastia surgery, you will find most often that your close friends will be your biggest support and can be the most helpful when you are away. If you live alone, they can be helpful with needed errands/chores that will require attention while you are away. If you have a family, then ask them to help out with the children which will help with easing the care load for your partner/spouse. Your close friends will want to be able to help, so make sure to let them know what they can do.

Managing Time Off From Work

The most important element in regard to your work is being able to get the required amount of time off. You can choose to keep your surgery confidential or inform them that you will be having a medical procedure done.

1. We can provide you with a doctor’s note for the amount of time you will need to be off of work. You can also check out the confidential section for the most common excuses to use if you want to keep your surgery private.
2. We suggest delegating someone you trust at work to take care of your work-related issues while you are away. They can help organize your workspace so that any messages, memos, or projects can be organized for your return so that you will be able to jump right back into the swing of things without feeling overwhelmed.