I Keloid Scar, Am I a Candidate at All for Gynecomastia Surgery? (photo)

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Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS · Answer

Healthy male patients with excess breast tissue or unwanted breast development who have no underlying breast disease.Men who desire improved physical and aesthetic appearance should have realistic expectations based on their condition and the procedure performed. You should meet with a board certified plastic surgeon to be able to get a formal diagnosis and to be able to decide on a course of treatment if necessary.

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS · Answer

After #gynecomastia surgery, with your surgeon's approval you may be able to use scar management treatments such as Biocornuem,  Scar Guard, Scar Fade,  IPL Laser,  Yag Laser,   5fu/Kenalog for thick scars, or silicone sheeting. Some people are prone to #keloids, which is an abnormal scar that becomes prominent. If you or a blood relative has a tendency to keloid formation, please inform the doctor.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Although keloiding may occur, the scars would only be a few millimeters with liposuction.   Find a plastic surgeon with ELITE credentials who performs hundreds of body contouring procedures and male breast reductions each year.  Then look at the plastic surgeon's website before and after photo galleries to get a sense of who can deliver the results.	Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

Trevor M. Born, MD · Answer

Dear GHendrix

	Thank you for your question!  The shape of your chest ( the fullness) is very common. The scar on your shoulder is definitely a sign that scarring could be an issue. If you decide to have surgery- the incisions should be carefully place ( for liposuction and possible gland removal) and they should have prophylactic injection of steroid and an antimetabolite to try to prevent the scarring.

	With Warm Regards,

	Trevor M Born MD

Michael J. Weinberg, MD · Answer

You do have a significant keloid which means that there is a significant chance that you will form keloids again. The scar around the nipple is usually a great scar but in your case I would be quite concerned about getting a keloid here. 

	A liposuction only surgery is likely what you have to settle for. This can we done through a small incision in the axillary. The central gland can't be removed but it's likely better than a big visible keloid.

I Keloid Scar, Am I a Candidate at All for Gynecomastia Surgery? (photo)

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Answer: Gynecomastia, male chest wall fullness, #cosmeticsurgery

Answer: Gynecomastia, male chest wall fullness, #cosmeticsurgery

Answer: Gynecomastia and scars

Answer: Gynecomastia and scars

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