Exercise vs. plastic surgery for gynecomastia?

My chest is growing, not from bench pressing! Hoping one of the doctors can answer whether male breast enlargement is reversible or is plastic surgery the only answer.

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A: Male Breast Enlargement

By Otto Joseph Placik, MD - Chicago Plastic Surgeon

You should seek the evaluation of an endocrinologist first to evaluate possible hormonal or medication causes for the breast enlargement. There are a number of reasons why this could be occuring and they should be treated first.

A: Surgery is not always needed for gynecomastia

By Robert Vitolo, MD - New York City Plastic Surgeon

Gynecomastia or the development of male breasts in adults is one the major complaints heard daily in our office by men in their 30's to 50's. It is difficult to tell what is causing this problem in your case without knowing more details. Your first step would be to go to your general practitioner to find out... more

A: Gynecomastia or Male Breast Enlargement

By Michael Law, MD - Raleigh-Durham Plastic Surgeon

Gynecomastia, or male breast enlargement, is an increasingly common reason that male patients schedule consultation in our practice. Gynecomastia may occur on one or both sides of the chest, may be localized primarily behind the nipple and areola or involve the entire pectoral area, and may arise in the teen... more

A: Surgery for Gynecomastia

By Raffy Karamanoukian, MD - Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

Gynecomastia is a common diagnosis in men. The incidence of gynecomastia peaks in three age groups; young children, adolescents, and seniors. A thorough history and physical is important in the workup of gynecomastia. Physicians look for physiologic causes of gynecomastia by performing a... more

A: First and Foremost, Get a good examination

By Shahram Salemy, MD - Seattle Plastic Surgeon

While the majority of gynecomastia is an isolated issue, there are some cases in which gynecomastia is a sign of another underlying issue (testicular issues, hormone imbalance, or even side effects of medication or drugs). You need to first be checked out by either a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, or even a... more

A: Surgery only

By Vishal Kapoor, MD - Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Assuming you are not overweight and fit, sounds like you might have some glandular breast tissue, that will not respond to excercise / weight loss. Rather than repeat what Dr Berman has said (I like him, treat a fair amount of gynecomastia). I agree with him 100% - definitely take his advice.

A: Get a check-up with your doctor first

By David Shafer, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Davis, Gynecomastia is more common that you would think. Sometimes a cause can be found such as a medication side-effect, drug (marijuana) side-effect, or a hormonal imbalance. You should go to your family physician to make sure that there is not a medical cause to your problem. After that however, the... more

A: Please see your doctor for a check up

By Richard P. Rand, MD - Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Males who notice breast enlargement that is not from exercise or weight gain should see their doctor for an evaluation. Certain medications, testicular problems, hormonal imbalances, and marijuana use can cause potentially reversible breast enlargement in men. True gynecomastia usually appears in early... more

A: See a physician to identify the cause of your gynecomastia

By Edward S. Lee, MD - Englewood Plastic Surgeon

Gynecomastia can be due to several different causes. It can be transient in the young, due to medications, due to recreational drug use, or a hormonal imbalance. You should see a physician in order to be appropriately evaluated. If your gynecomastia is secondary to a medication side effect, then switching... more

A: usually only surgery is effective

By David E. Berman, MD - Sterling Plastic Surgeon

Although there a multiple number of causes of gynecomastia, most of the time there is no known cause and surgery is required. if it is not too severe, ultrasonic liposuction or Smartlipo can work well- though both risk under-correcting. i have found surgery very effective. a very small incision through the... more

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Virginia Stevens, MD
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2 Nov 2008

After you have an evaluation to rule out medical causes (other than steroid imbalance) for gynecomastia, you have a choice other than surgery: laser lipolysis and skin tightening. I have treated several men with gynecomastia with CoolLipo by Cool Touch and the results are very good, and all without surgery.

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