Gynecomastia is a condition where men have abnormally large breasts. This can range from a very mild condition to a severe condition where it seems the patient has almost female breasts. The reason for this can be anything from mild hormonal imbalance during puberty to steroid abuse. Although puberty related gynecomastia is most common, it tends to resolve after puberty and does not require any intervention. Most common amongst my patients is steroid – related gynecomastia. Men, who worked out hard and used supplements which knowingly or unknowingly contained steroids.
The traditional surgical treatment for gynecomastia is excision of the glandular breast tissue through an incision under the areola. A newer method developed by Dr. Frank Lista at The Plastic Surgery Clinic involves minimal scarring and no cut under the nipple. This procedure is not covered by OHIP. For more information on minimally invasive gynecomastia surgery, visit our website or schedule a complementary consultation.
Martin Jugenburg,MD, FRCSC
(www.plastica.ca)
Toronto, ON
