Kenalog Injections Possible for Gynecomastia?

March 3, 2009
Asked By:RiveFive in NY

I'm a skinny with very mild gynecomastia. Can over-injecting Kenalog injections help cause it to atrophy a little--and thereby avoid traumatic surgery? Or does it not affect the gland tissue at all?

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March 3, 2009

Answer: Terrible idea.

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Steven H. Williams, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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March 3, 2009

Answer: Terrible idea.

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Steven H. Williams, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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October 9, 2016

Answer: About Gynecomastia and the Treatment Options

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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October 9, 2016

Answer: About Gynecomastia and the Treatment Options

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
January 14, 2016

Answer: Do NOT use Kenalog for Gynecomastia Rx

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
January 14, 2016

Answer: Do NOT use Kenalog for Gynecomastia Rx

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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November 22, 2014

Answer: Kenalog Injections Possible for Gynecomastia?

John Nguyen, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 22, 2014

Answer: Kenalog Injections Possible for Gynecomastia?

John Nguyen, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
April 2, 2014

Answer: Steroid Injections Will Not Manage Gynecomastia

Richard J. Bruneteau, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
April 2, 2014

Answer: Steroid Injections Will Not Manage Gynecomastia

Richard J. Bruneteau, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
January 20, 2019

Answer: Absolutely not

Miguel Delgado, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
January 20, 2019

Answer: Absolutely not

Miguel Delgado, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon

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