Gynecomastia Surgery & Men's Health: A Patient's Journey

Gynecomastia affects far more men than we realize. And the worst part? You can’t always diet or lift your way out of it. In this episode of Asking For A Friend, our experts sit down with a real patient to talk honestly about men’s health, confidence, hormones and the plastic surgery procedure that profoundly changed one firefighter’s life.This episode is for any man who’s ever hidden behind 2 T-shirts, questioned his body or wondered what options actually exist — & for anyone supporting the men in their lives.What We Cover in This Episode: Jarrad’s real-life gynecomastia journey, from childhood to adulthoodHow to tell the difference between body fat and true gynecomastiaWhy you cannot outlift gynecomastia — & why weight loss can sometimes worsen its appearanceGynecomastia surgery explained (including when it can be done under local anesthesia)The most common procedures men choose today at our practiceSome of the more extreme surgical procedures that we don’t offerHow men’s hormones shift over time — & how that change impacts energy, focus, body composition & signs of agingPreventative aesthetic treatments men are actually doing to enhance their appearance & their skin healthMeet The Cast: Carrie Esposito — Host, asking the questions men rarely hear asked out loudJarrad Tracey — Firefighter and patient sharing his unfiltered experienceJeffrey Donaldson, MD — Board-certified plastic surgeon in Columbus, Ohio specializing in gynecomastia surgeryMarguerite Weston, MD, IFMCP — Functional medicine physician focused on men’s hormones and healthStacie Isler, PA-C — Renowned aesthetics provider, with a unique eye for male facial balancing & other nonsurgical skin health enhancements🎙️ About The Asking For A Friend Podcast 🎙️Asking For A Friend is Donaldson's women's health podcast, featuring plastic surgeons, aesthetic providers and functional medicine experts based in Columbus, Ohio, talking through the things you actually want to ask but haven't found the right moment to say out loud.No question is off the table! Because chances are, if you're wondering about it, someone else is too.Subscribe On Your Favorite Platform!🍎 Apple Podcasts🎵 Spotify🛒 Amazon Music❤️ iHeartRadio▶️ YouTube💻 Visit Our Site