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Can Man Boobs Grow Back After Gynecomastia?
If I have a gynecomastia breast reduction for men, are the results permanent, or can the man boobs grow back?
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liezle14
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Return of Gynecomastia after Surgery
When the Gynecomastia is real Glandular tissue,and the excision is adequate there is only a tiny chance it will reocurre after surgery.When fatty tissue is invoved weight gain may slighly incease the breast size=Peudo-Gynecomastia
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Can gynecomastia recur?
Gynecomastia which arises during puberty, does not typically recur after surgical correction in the absence of other inciting causes. If there is a significant fatty component, post-operative weight gain might result in some recurrence. If the condition arose from use of medication or anabolic steroids, further use could lead to recurrence.
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Male breasts returning after treatment for gynecomastia
Most men have breast tissue and or fatty tissue removed to "reduce" the breasts. If you gain weight or if the breast tissue was not removed, you may see the breasts reappear. If any other stimulant is being used, like steroids, you may also see the breasts reappear. For most men, the breasts do not return.
Charlotte Plastic Surgeon
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Does Gynecomastia re-occur?
Familial gynecomastia where most of the male breast tissue is removed generally has long lasting results without recurrence as long as your weight remains the same. However, other causes of gynecomastia if still present can cause the residual breast tissue to grow again. For example THC (frequent use of marijuana), certain medications, hormonal imbalance, and other causes can make that happen
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Gynecomastia recurrence
If you undergo liposuction of the breasts for correction of gynecomastia and then gain weight, the condition can recur so it is important to maintain a stable weight. If you have resection of the glandular tissue, the condition should not recur unless there is a hormonal component which stimulates whatever breast tissue remains. It is important to rule out hormonal causes for gynecomastia and to see an endocrinologist prior to surgery if this is suspected.
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Is gynecomastia treatment permanent
Hello,
If all of the glandular/fibrous tissue of gynecomastia is removed then the treatment is permanent. If portions of the tissue are left behind and the source of the gynecomastia is continued (supplements, etc) then there is a chance for the gynecomastia to return.
All the best
Dr Repta
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Gynecomastia results
Since breasts are made of fat and breast tissue, there is always a possibility that if you gain or lose weight – this may alter your breast volume after gynecomastia surgery. There are also certain drugs, legal and illegal, that can affect breast size. That being said, surgical results are usually long lasting and most men are very happy with their surgical outcome. Remember, a healthy lifestyle, diet and exercise program are key to a patients overall success.
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Gynecomastia may re-occur after surgery but not commonly.
Even with the most successful corrective surgery to the male breast, some tissue remains that could be stimulated to enlarge over time. This is more common with less complete treatments such as with liposuction only strategies. However, the best methods of preventing a recurrence are up to the patient. Staying fit and avoiding substances known to promote gynecomastia such as anabolic steroids, cannabis (marijuana) and some prescription medications that your Specialist can educate you...
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Results after Gynecomastia Surgery are Usually Permanent
The results after gynecomastia surgery are usually permanent unless you:
gain a great deal of weight after surgery
take certain medications or drugs that promote regrowth
have an underlying condition causing the gynecomastia which was not recognized and treated prior to surgery
Have the condition properly evaluated prior to surgery and ask your surgeon for advice on how to prevent recurrence.
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Can "man boobs" grow back?
Gynecomastia surgery in most cases can be long term, however, this depends on the cause for the gynecomastia. If drug realted (i.e. steroids) or weight gain, gynecomasia can recur.
Brampton Plastic Surgeon
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Can Moobs (male breasts) Return?
In making the decision to precede with surgery this is a very valid concern, who wants to go through surgery, the expense only to have it return?
During surgery, a small amount of the breast tissue and fat are not removed in order to have a natural chest contour and for survival of the areola.Sometimes, medications or hormonal imbalance can cause recurrence of male breast tissue. Weight gain however, is more likely the culprit since not all fat is removed.
If the cause of...
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San Francisco Plastic Surgeon
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Breast tissue can grow back after male breast tissue removal.
Recurrenc of breast tissue after excision is possible but uncommon. The nipple and areola are part of the breast and can give rise to a small amount of recurrence. Reexcision might be helpful.
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Recurrence after gynecomastia surgery.
Liposuction, and particularly ultrasound liposuction is an excellent technique for the correction of gynecomastia. After we remove the fat, the fat is permanently. Your body will not re-create fat to this area. However any fat that remains may enlarge with significant weight gain. For this reason, we recommend that all patients initiate a rigorous exercise regimen and a balanced diet after their gynecomastia surgery. This will ensure that they have long-lasting and...
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After Gynecomastia Surgery
Gynecomastia can occur if the underlying cause was not identified and continues to make an impact on the tissues. However, it is rare for it to recur. You should review all of your medications prior to undergoing the procedure.
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Properly done gynecomastia correction is permanent.
Hi.
To remove man boobs, you need both liposuction and excision of the breast tissue under the nipples. If male breast reduction includes both of these steps thoroughly, then the gynecomastia will not grow back. But technique is very important.
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Gynecomastia Repair
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In general the results are permaned , but some patients prefer to have absolutioely no chest. This may prompt them to come back for seconday procedures requesting complete removal of all breast tissue.
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Return of MOOBs After Gynecomastia Surgery
Although surgery for gynecomastia can be done in many different ways, the premise is the same for all procedures, remove the appearance of breasts. Gynecomastia can take the form of simply enlarged nipple/areolas (most common), enlarged breast tissue in lean males (can be due to anabolic steroids), adolescent gynecomastia (can affect 30-60% of males) and adult onset (often due to obesity). But regardless of the type enough breast tissue must be removed to decrease the appearance of breasts...
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Techinically yes, but not likely.
Hi,
Thank you for your question.
Yes, man boobs can grow back after a gynecomastia procedure. All fat and glandular tissue is not removed during this procedure which make it possible for a recurence. There are many drugs and diseases that can have an effect in this area. Weight is also an issue. Gaining weight can always bring back the man boobs. It is important to keep an eye on these factors. As long as you do so, your return should be minimal.
Best regards,
Dr. Speron
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Gynecomastia recurrence
There are multiple causes for gynecomastia. If the intial problem is the result of drug use and the use is not curtailed them it is likely the problem will recurr. If the initial cuase of gynecomastia is due to an undiagnosed medical problem ie a pituitary tumor or an adrenal tumor then recurrance is a posibility. If new drugs are introduced ie in the case of chemotherapy recurrance may occur. If one has weight gain recurrance may obviously occur. I have seen some cases where a small...
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Gynecomastia and recurrence after surgery
Typically once the excess breast tisse is removed the results are permanent. However, if there is significant weight gain or excessive internal scar formation from the surgery, it may appear that the gynecomastia has returned. That is not the typical outcome and once you have surgery you should expect the results to be permanent. As with any surgery there are risks involved and recurrence, although rare, can happen. Most commonly patients are very satisfied and happy with the outcome of...
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Gynecomastia surgery and return of fullness
Very rarely a medication or hormonal imbalance can be responsible for the development of excess breast tissue in men. if the medication or herb is continued or if the hormonal imbalance is not corrected then there may be a chance of recurrence of breast tissue.
The fullness in the chest in gynecomastia is often a combination of breast tissue and fat. Most often there is no direct cause for the increased growth of the breast tissue component of gynecomastia or "man boobs". Since...
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Gynecomastia surgery
For men undergoing gynecomastia surgery, often the exicision of the involved tissue will be a permanent change. It is unlikely that they will grow back unless tissue was left behind, you are taking medications that might stimulate growth, or you gain excessive weight.
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Can breasts grow back after gynecomastia surgery?
Gynecomastia surgery removes a combination of breast tissue and fatty tissue. Most patients have gynecomastia that is not associated with certain diseases or medications or drugs. It is important to remember that if you gain fat due to poor diet and exercise, then the fatty tissue left over in the chest can grow again.
In addition, if you have a disease, medication, or drug associated with your gynecomastia, and if that is not controlled, then it will most certainly recur. However, for the...
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Portland Plastic Surgeon
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Gynecomastia Surgery Results
After surgery for gynecomastia, you can develop a recurrence. This is especially prominent in men that don't follow a good diet and exercise routine. The extra fat in your diet can be re-distributed to your breasts causing them to be large again. However, after surgery for gynecomastia if you do eat a balanced diet and exercise routinely, your results should last a long time. Good luck!
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Yes they can but rare
Gynecomastia can recur after any type of surgery. the breast tissue is never completely removed and there is also fat in the area. But, given that, it is unusal for that to happen and even more unusual is to get a recurrence to the same size as before surgery.
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Gynecomastia Recurrence
There are situations in which gynecomastia can recur. It can be caused by certain medications and endocrine conditions. If there are not stopped or corrected, it can recur. If all of the glandular tissue is not removed, it can recur. Lastly, a weight gain can lead to recurrence.
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Man boobs grow back due to identifiable reasons
The vast majority of manboobs or gynecomastia cases are not caused by an identifiable mechanism.But, there are many drugs, supplements and disease processes that may cause breast growth in men.If you do not have an underlying, unidentifiable reason for breast growth (such as taking anabolics, using certain stomach anti-acids, having certain tumors that produce hormones that stimulate breast growth etc etc) and your weight does not fluctuate, then you should not have a regrowth of breast...
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Theroetically possible for gynecomastia to return, but I've not seen it
Hello,
I have not seen cases in which I have treated gynecomastia and the condition has "grown back." it is theoretically possible, but if it happens it is very rare.
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