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What are good ways to get rid of gynecomastia ?

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Dr. Thomas Fiala answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Usually surgery: Although weight loss can help if it's related to being overweight, typically surgery is needed. The procedure that is done usually involves some liposuction of the chest area, removal of the thick glandular tissue, and sometimes, some procedure to tighten up stretched out skin. See your local plastic surgeon.

Answered 7/4/2013

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Surgery Helpful.: Gynecomastia comes from the greek meaning "gyne" meaning woman and  "mastos"  meaning breasts.  it refers to abnormal development of large mammary glands in males. Gynecomastia is often best treated with  partial excision of the prominent glandular tissue  as well as liposuction surgery of the peripheral chest area.  if the prominence of the chest wall is caused by adipose tissue liposuction, .

Answered 7/5/2013

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Surgery: There are several options and ultimately it will depend on how severe your gynecomastia is. Liposuction is useful for minor forms. More moderate ones actually have to have the breast tissue removed (usually through a small incision under the nipple) and severe ones will need a breast reduction with removal of the excess skin.

Answered 9/10/2013

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