Can long term affected gynecomastia be cured by taking pills? (photo)

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I'm suffering from gynecomastia from my puberty when I was 15 years old. Now I'm 30. Is it possible to reduce gynecomastia taking pills like Nolvadex 10/20mg? Or Surgery is my only option? As I was once a pleumonic tuberculosis patient when I was 24 years I am afraid of doing such surgeries as anasthesia can damage my lungs. I'm completely cured from tuberculosis after 6 months complete medication still i'm afraid of surgery.

Tim Neavin, MD · Answer

Unfortunately, no pills will make gynecomastia go away.  Your more effective and safer method to flatten your chest is through surgery from a board certified plastic surgeon.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Surgery is the only real option to reduce long-standing gynecomastia. Consult with a board certified plastic surgeon and anesthesiologist about your concerns.Kenneth Hughes, MD, Board Certified Plastic SurgeonLos Angeles, CA

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question and photographs.  The best treatment for a permanent correction would be through surgery to directly remove the glandular tissue.  You will need to be evaluated for your candidacy of surgery but I think you can obtain a very nice improvement in contour and symmetry.  Hope this helps.

Sean Doherty, MD, FACS · Answer

I wish that there was a pill that could treat gynecomastia, but, alas, there is not. Your only option is surgery. Consult with a board certified plastic surgeon to assess the risks and decide whether or not it is worth it for you. Best of luck.

Nick Masri, MD, FACS · Answer

Thanks for your question, suvashis deka.
Unfortunately, if your gynecomastia is caused by glandular tissues and not just fat, the only option you have to decrease your breast size is to undergo gynecomastia surgery or male breast reduction.
As far as I know, your previous tuberculosis does not make you a bad candidate for surgery. The best thing to do is to go to a reputable and board-certified plastic surgeon for a physical evaluation so that he can recommend personalized solutions to you. I offer free initial consultations, which you can schedule on my website if you want.
Best of luck!

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