I have been on propecia for 8 years, which I believe has slowed, though not stopped, my hair loss. Until recently the only side effects have been some hair loss on my lower legs. Just recently I've begun to develop gynecomastia. If I have corrective surgery but stay on propecia will it come back?
June 19, 2016
Answer: Will gynecomastia come back after surgery if I stay on Propecia? Thank you for your question and for sharing your photograph. Appropriate surgical correction of gynecomastia will prevent recurrence regardless of medication use. Be sure to see a board certified plastic surgeon in consultation to obtain the best treatment advice.
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June 19, 2016
Answer: Will gynecomastia come back after surgery if I stay on Propecia? Thank you for your question and for sharing your photograph. Appropriate surgical correction of gynecomastia will prevent recurrence regardless of medication use. Be sure to see a board certified plastic surgeon in consultation to obtain the best treatment advice.
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June 21, 2016
Answer: Propecia and gynecomastia Use of propecia can be associated with gynecomastia formation even though the incidence is low. With a typical gynecomastia procedure you leave behind a small amount of fibroglandular tissue underneath the nipple-areolar complex to prevent a contour deformity. This tissue theoretically could grow despite having surgery, although the chance is fairly low. Meet with a plastic surgeon and discuss the situation. Good luck!Timothy A. Janiga MD, FACS
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June 21, 2016
Answer: Propecia and gynecomastia Use of propecia can be associated with gynecomastia formation even though the incidence is low. With a typical gynecomastia procedure you leave behind a small amount of fibroglandular tissue underneath the nipple-areolar complex to prevent a contour deformity. This tissue theoretically could grow despite having surgery, although the chance is fairly low. Meet with a plastic surgeon and discuss the situation. Good luck!Timothy A. Janiga MD, FACS
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