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Gynecomastia Forum Doctors => Ask a Doctor => Topic started by: cursed1 on May 30, 2012, 07:37:33 PM

Title: partial gland removal
Post by: cursed1 on May 30, 2012, 07:37:33 PM

Hello,
I visited a physician today about my gynecomastia. He said he would remove a partial amount of the gland. Is that a normal procedure? Or is it normal to remove the whole gland?
Thank you for any responses and I greatly appreciate it!!

Title: Re: partial gland removal
Post by: Litlriki on June 03, 2012, 07:25:56 PM

A small remnant of the gland must always be left behind on the underside of the nipple.  Otherwise, you increase risk of contour deformity such as a crater deformity, or even nipple loss.  So a small portion is left behind.

Rick Silverman

Title: Re: partial gland removal
Post by: DrPensler on June 15, 2012, 01:17:56 PM

Removal of 100% of the gland requires removal of the nipple and areola. Total removal is only done in cases of cancer.BUT you need to have the overwhelming majority of the gland removed to have a successful surgery.