Gynecomastia / Male Breast Reduction

The only way to treat true gynecomastia is to undergo male breast reduction surgery.

Yes, gynecomastia can grow back after surgery but it is very uncommon. It can grow back with an unhealthy lifestyle and diet. Weight gain and undiagnosed medical issues can contribute to the return.

Thyroid problems can lead to gynecomastia. Specifically, hyperthyroidism can increase estrogen levels and lead to overdeveloped male tissue in men.

Gynecomastia may not go away after weight loss. While the excess fat cells may disappear, the excess glandular tissue will still be there.

Scarring is possible, but with a qualified surgeon, it should be very minimal and they can place them in a inconspicuous place.

The risk of gynecomastia can be reduced by staying away from drugs like anabolic steroids, heroin, and marijuana, eating a healthy diet, and avoiding alcohol or drinking in moderation.

A compression garment is typically worn for the first few weeks after surgery.

Hormonal imbalance, genetics, certain medications, an unhealthy lifestyle, or another undiagnosed medical condition are typically the causes of gynecomastia.

The best treatment for gynecomastia is surgery which reduces the breast size and flatten the mans chest either through liposuction or excision.

General anesthesia or intravenous sedation are used during gynecomastia surgery to prevent feeling any pain.

If you have pain or tenderness in the chest area that increases over time, swelling, or lumps that are hard or rubbery, you may have gynecomastia.

You will want to avoid showering until 48 hours after your gynecomastia surgery. When you shower, make sure the water isn’t too hot, don’t scrub too hard, and try to stay in the shower for as little time as possible. After your shower, past your incisions dry.

The first stage of recovery takes about 1-2 weeks, but you can expect the full recovery process to take anywhere from 4-6 weeks.

Three weeks after surgery, start massaging the chest area several times a day for 20 minutes. You’ll want to continue this for 8 weeks or more. It will soften the scar tissue and ensures the skin will lay evenly.

Your doctor will diagnose gynecomastia by listening to your symptoms and by doing a medical exam. They may also order blood tests, a CT scan, an MRI, and a mammogram.

While gynecomastia involves an excessive amount of glandular tissues, pseudogynecomastia is due to an excessive amount of fatty tissue.

Gynecomastia typically happens during the preteen or teen years when boys are going through hormonal changes during puberty. But it can also happen to newborn babies and adult men as they grow older.

Unfortunately, no. Gynecomastia is not caused by excess fat. It’s caused by excess glandular tissue so while exercise is good for your overall health, it will not help your gynecomastia go away.