How Many Men Get Thick Red Scars After Male Breast Reduction?

What is the risk of hypertrophic scars arising over the skin after a male breast reduction surgery? Obviously, I'd rather not have visible scarring.

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Male Breast Reduction and scars

In most cases male breast reduction for gynecomastia can be performed through a very small incision at the bottom edge of the areola. The scar in this area is usually for 1 to 3 cm in length, usually heals well, and is not very noticeable. As with any surgery, there is a small risk of hypertrophic scarring. If this were to occur there are treatments available including topical hydrocortizone cream, hydrocortizone injections, or if necessary surgical scar revision. more

Scars after gynecomastia

It is very difficult to predict who will get unfavorable scars. More commonly darker skinned patients, and patients prone to thicker scars( i.e. previous surgical results, or family history) are good indications.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Scarring after Gynecomastia Surgery?

Thank you for the question. The incidence of “thick, red scars" after surgery will depend on the patient's propensity for hypertrophic scar formation, ethnic and genetic factors, and the surgeon's skill with closure. Generally, the incidence is low (my best estimation is less than 5%). I hope this helps.

Scars after gynecomastia surgery

The risk of a bad scar from gynecomastia surgery is very low. it would really be the same risk as any other surgery you would have. If you have a tendency to form thick scars already than I would be more concerned. Gynecomastia surgery would not increase the risk.