Cosmetic Procedures - Gynecomastia - Before Surgery
In the adolescent or mature male, the development of gynecomastia usually merits both a thorough physical examination to rule out breast cancer (which does occur in males but very rarely) and an endocrinologic evaluation to rule out any treatable hormonal causes of the breast enlargement. In the overwhelming majority of cases, however, no definable cause is usually found.
Gynecomatia, depending upon the amount of excess breast tissue and skin that is present, may be treated by several techniques. These range from liposuction alone, liposuction combined with open excision of breast tissue, and a more extensive procedure similar to female breast reduction in extreme cases. Which technique is best will be determined and discussed prior to surgery.
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