I'm a 64 year old male diagnosed with hypogonadotropic hypogonadism about 15 years ago ( no LH or FSH resulting in little testosterone) I have since been using topical testosterone which in many ways improved my life. However in the last year or so I have noticed breast enlargement . My endocronologist checked and agreed it was gynecomastia., If I had reduction surgery what are the chances that continued testosterone use would cause this to return?
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Answer: The Outcomes of Testosterone Use Following Gynecomastia Surgery
Gynecomastia
surgery involves removing fat and varying amounts of breast tissue from the
overgrown male breasts. When this is performed, there is a very significant
immediate change in the contour of the chest. There is always some swelling...
Steri
strips are frequently used to seal the skin edges on operative incisions
because they add strength to the repair without leaving any permanent stitch
marks or scar. Usually, plastic surgeons are very picky about how long they are
left on and...
The areas after Gynecomastia Surgery may feel “lumpy” or irregular, and should decreases with time. Often massaging these areas will help soften the scar tissue. Also, the #compression garment helps reduce the swelling, and the longer it is worn, the more quickly you will #heal. It can also assi...