Would Gynecomastia Surgery Be Nullified By Propecia or Avodart?
Dr. Rassman, you alluded to a simple cure for gynecomastia. For those of us who are plagued by this condition, & are financially tight, would you please share what this cure is, & will the continuance of Propecia or Avodart nullify the surgical benefits? Thanks so much for a great Forum!!!
There are different surgeries that can successfully treat gynecomastia from a cosmetic point of view (removal of breast tissue or liposuction). The drugs Propecia or Avodart will not reverse or cure this problem and in very rare situations can produce it. I don’t know that these medications would nullify the surgery completely or at all.
In actual fact you’d see the best reduction in mild to moderate gynecomastia with an increase in DHT. As higher androgens generally compete with the other hormone receptors in the breast tissue.
This is why men who use DHT converting androgens see a reduction in breast tissue and chest/abdominal fat.
If you dont want to risk hair loss by using a DHT precursor or DHT derived steroid your doctor would probably be able to recommend an aromatase inhibitor to see if that successful. It might be worth trying before opting for surgery.