Recurrence

[Departed69]

Hello doctors .When the gynecomastia tissue is removed during surgery and the surgeon leaves a bit of tissue behind to prevent cratering can that small bit of tissue develop into full blown gynecomastia again if recurrence occurs.Basically does the little bit of tissue purposely left behind have the potential to enlarge to pre op dimensions?.Thank you for your time

[DrPensler]

Glandular tissue extends into the nipple. A complete removal of glandular tissue from the breast as is required in some types of breast cancer requires nipple excision.There are a number of potential causes of gynecomastia and in some cases correction of the underlying medical problem or elimination of the causative agent must be achieved to prevent recurrence. To make a very long story short recurrence after excision by an experienced surgeon is very rare event.

[Litlriki]

You are correct that there is some residual gland, and that gland can be the source of a recurrence, for example, if steroids or medication are the cause of the original gynecomastia.  Sophisticated steroid users use medication to try and prevent recurrence after they've had surgery to correct their problem, and most avoid it...but it can happen. 

Rick Silverman