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Q: what is Gynecomastia? asked by Anonymous

A:

Gynecomastia, or excess breast tissue in men, can occur for various reasons:

  • lack of male sex hormones (testosterone)
  • excess female hormones (estrogen)
  • pituitary tumor
  • drugs or medications
  • puberty
  • obesity

Gynecomastia can also be a normal variant of a man's anatomy, to various degrees!

It is classifed along a scale from Grade I to Grade III, depending on the amount of excess breast tissue, stretched or hanging skin and droop to the breasts.

Some men feel self-conscious about their breast tissue, and wish to undergo a procedure to reduce the prominence of their breasts.

Gynecomastia reduction usually requires a trip to the operating room, and can involve liposuction, excision of breast tissue, skin and fat, or a combination of these.

Usually some type of compression garment is worn for 6 weeks or more after surgery to encourage skin contraction and a smooth contour to the chest. 

Be sure to visit a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon with experience in gynecomastia surgery to learn more!

Karen M. Horton, MD, MSc, FRCSC

Board certification
EducationUndergraduate:
B.Sc.H. in Life Sciences, Queen's University in Ontario, Canada

Graduate:
M.Sc., Master of Science in Cancer Research

Medical School:
M.D., University of Toronto
Post-medical school training Residency:
Plastic Surgery, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada
Reconstructive Microsurgery, California Pacific Medical Center, The Buncke Clinic
Aesthetic medicine experience 4 years (post-medical training)
Professional membershipsAmerican Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)
Canadian Society of Plastic Surgeons (CSPS)
Hospital affiliations California Pacific Medical Center, St. Mary's Medical Center
Medical or professional licenseCA
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