Can Gynaecomastia come back after surgery? Excess skin, fat and mammary glands, either unilateral or bilateral in men, known as gynaecomastia, cause great embarrassment and even discomfort. It is a medical condition that can be treated, but there is a high level of fear that gynaecomastia will return after surgery. We explain everything.
Appearance has always been an important factor in integration and acceptance in society, even if it is said to be a recent issue. The reality is that there are now more and better options for improving facial and body image. In other words, there are various procedures available to make the external appearance more pleasing and attractive.
However, there are situations that may not be considered simply aesthetic and require alterations and corrections to restore what is considered normal. This is the case with gynaecomastia, which is characterised by male breast enlargement, Despite being a mostly benign problem, it causes men concern and discomfort. But after all Gynaecomastia can be cured? Can the breast grow back after surgery?! We explain.
Is there a treatment for Gynaecomastia?
Yes, there is treatment for gynaecomastia, This can initially be done through medication; or through surgery when the alteration has been present for more than two years and the drug option has proved ineffective. The aim of gynaecomastia treatment is always to reduce the size of the male breast. Surgical treatment for gynaecomastia consists of two techniques, which can be used separately or in combination: liposuction and open surgery.
Can gynaecomastia return after surgery?
Yes, depending on the cause, gynaecomastia can return after surgery. That's why it's necessary to identify the causes of gynaecomastia (such as hormonal problems).
What are the causes and symptoms of gynaecomastia?
In most cases, gynaecomastia is a problem with no known cause, but in many men there are multiple associated factors, namely physiological, pathological and/or pharmacological. In other words, breast enlargement in men can occur due to various causes such as hormonal disorders, drug use, medication, the use of anabolic steroids, excess weight or obesity, or the existence of systemic diseases. The different causes of gynaecomastia determine the most appropriate therapeutic approach. As for symptoms of gynaecomastia, the main ones are: pain and tenderness in the breasts, abnormal growth of the male breast (it can even look like the female breast) and accumulation of fat in this area. If you have symptoms of gynaecomastia you should consult your doctor in order to make a diagnosis and determine the best therapeutic option.
What is the pharmacological treatment for gynaecomastia?
When the cause of gynaecomastia is, for example, hormonal, drug treatment is the main option. In these cases, drug treatment for gynaecomastia should be continued until the hormonal imbalance is resolved.
What does the surgery consist of?
The surgery to treat gynaecomastia is performed under local anaesthetic and sedation. When the volume of breasts present is of an adipose nature (fat), liposuction is ideally performed as it allows the unwanted fat to be removed through a practically invisible incision. In other cases where this is not possible, the excess mammary gland is removed through an incision through the areola in order to reduce the size of the breast and correct any ptosis that may exist.
Can gynaecomastia return with liposuction or open surgery?
In reality, the gynaecomastia can recur in either case. If after treatment, be it pharmacological and/or surgical, the man gains weight or develops one of the causes already mentioned, he can return to the same clinical situation of breast enlargement.
When can gynaecomastia appear?
Male breast enlargement is more frequent at certain stages of life. The highest number of cases of gynaecomastia is found in adolescence, with an incidence of 65% of 14 to 15 year olds. However gynaecomastia can appear at any age, since, as already mentioned, it can have different causes.
Can gynaecomastia be cured?
Since most cases of gynaecomastia is of unknown origin, surgery is the best option, and in these cases there can be talk of a cure. Generally speaking, if you treat the underlying cause, you can talk about gynaecomastia cure.
How much does Gynaecomastia cost?
There is no exact price for surgery to remove gynaecomastia because each case is different and involves different surgical techniques. For Gynaecomastia prices, book your diagnostic appointment.
What results can I expect from the surgery?
The surgery will remove excess fat and/or mammary glands, resulting in a reduction in breast size. Here you can see several cases of patients who have had the surgery with photographs before and after Gynaecomastia.
Image 1: Front photos (before and after) the Gynaecomastia
