How is gynecomastia treated?
In most cases, no treatment is needed. Your doctor will probably want to check the size of your breast tissue every few months. In 90% of teenage boys, gynecomastia goes away in less than 3 years. Sometimes the problem can be solved if you stop taking a medicine that is causing gynecomastia or stop using an illegal drug that is causing the problem. Occasionally, medicines may be used to treat gynecomastia, especially if tenderness is a problem. The medicine will make the extra breast tissue go away. Sometimes, surgery may be necessary to remove the extra breast tissue. Surgery is usually done to stop the pain, get rid of the enlarged breast for cosmetics, or to rule out cancer.
If gynecomastia is due to a drug or medication reaction, it can often be improved by stopping the offending agent. However, the majority of cases will require surgery to correct the problem. Dr. Tyrone typically uses a combination of liposuction and excision of breast tissue to correct the problem. Rarely a second operation may be required to correct skin laxity if the gynecomastia is severe.
