{"id":22264,"date":"2026-05-27T21:31:17","date_gmt":"2026-05-27T19:31:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.canons.es\/current-treatments-for-gynecomastia-can-it-be-corrected-without-surgery\/"},"modified":"2026-05-27T21:46:11","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T19:46:11","slug":"gynecomastia-current-treatments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.canons.es\/en\/gynecomastia-current-treatments\/","title":{"rendered":"Current treatments for gynecomastia: can it be corrected without surgery?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">\n\n<div class=\"kk-star-ratings kksr-auto kksr-align-left kksr-valign-top\"\n    data-payload='{&quot;align&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;22264&quot;,&quot;slug&quot;:&quot;default&quot;,&quot;valign&quot;:&quot;top&quot;,&quot;ignore&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;reference&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;class&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;count&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;legendonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;readonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;score&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;starsonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;best&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;gap&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;greet&quot;:&quot;Eval\u00faa este art\u00edculo&quot;,&quot;legend&quot;:&quot;5\\\/5 - (1 vote)&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;24&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Current treatments for gynecomastia: can it be corrected without surgery?&quot;,&quot;width&quot;:&quot;142.5&quot;,&quot;_legend&quot;:&quot;{score}\\\/{best} - ({count} {votes})&quot;,&quot;font_factor&quot;:&quot;1.25&quot;}'>\n            \n<div class=\"kksr-stars\">\n    \n<div class=\"kksr-stars-inactive\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"1\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"2\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"3\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"4\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"5\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n<div class=\"kksr-stars-active\" style=\"width: 142.5px;\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                \n\n<div class=\"kksr-legend\" style=\"font-size: 19.2px;\">\n            5\/5 - (1 vote)    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<p>[vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1744457209194{padding-bottom: 36px !important;}&#8221; z_index=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<b>Gynecomastia <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is very common in men. More so than people realize or talk about. It&#8217;s not a coincidence that surgical correction is the second most common procedure in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canons.es\/en\/cirugia-plastica-corporal\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">plastic surgery<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, after blepharoplasty that is number one. But is it the only solution today, or are there other <\/span><b>effective treatments? <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let&#8217;s take a look.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221; z_index=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1742996790970{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1744457245395{margin-bottom: 14px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1761161742854{padding-top: 50px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221; z_index=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1750158356270{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #0b4f99;\"><b>Non-surgical treatments to reduce gynecomastia<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1779906518708{padding-bottom: 16px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px;\"><span style=\"color: #3498db;\"><b>True gynecomastia VS pseudogynecomastia<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1779906557788{padding-bottom: 16px !important;}&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First, we need to make a distinction.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Patients often come to C\u00e0nonsClinics thinking they have gynecomastia when it&#8217;s actually a\u00a0 pseudogynecomastia. They may look similar on the outside, but internally they are different processes that can even occur simultaneously.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This determines the treatment options.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In true<\/span><b> gynecomastia <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the size of one or both of the man&#8217;s breasts increases abnormally (unilateral or bilateral) because the mammary glandular tissue proliferates.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is mainly due to an <\/span><b>imbalance between testosterone and estrogens. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breast growth can be caused by natural physiological changes, medications, toxins, pathologies, or unknown factors. Estrogens predominate, inducing this breast growth.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are 4 ways to approach it:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pharmacological therapy.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discontinue the causative medication or drug.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Waiting and observing in adolescents.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surgery.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/li>\n<p><\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\nNow I will explain each point to you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the <\/span><b>pseudogynecomastia or lipomastia, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this increased breast volume is due to a <\/span><b>fat accumulation, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">adipose tissue, not glandular. It is common in obesity or overweight patients . Therefore, weight loss and adopting a healthy lifestyle will be key here.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1779906594439{padding-bottom: 16px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px;\"><span style=\"color: #3498db;\"><b>Pharmacological therapy<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1779906729543{padding-bottom: 16px !important;}&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In some men, gynecomastia can be treated with:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Medication for underlying conditions that are causing it. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hyper- or hypothyroidism, chronic kidney failure, hypogonadism\u2026 Various diseases can cause this physical change.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Hormonal medications. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They aim to restore the balance between testosterone and estrogen to reverse excess breast tissue and alleviate associated symptoms. Scientific evidence is limited.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/li>\n<p><\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\nTwo points of clarification.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first is that <\/span><b>there\u00a0 are no miracle cures. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many patients ask primarily about hormonal medications in the hope of avoiding surgery.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The problem, besides the potential adverse reactions, is that they are only effective in certain cases and don&#8217;t always completely correct gynecomastia. In fact, if it has been present for more than two years, they are usually useless.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The second thing is that <\/span><b>a physician\u00a0 must confirm this for you.<\/b> <b>If you are a candidate <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to receive any of these drugs. Don&#8217;t draw conclusions withChatGPT or other generative AI (if you use them for these purposes).<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1779906789191{padding-bottom: 16px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px;\"><span style=\"color: #3498db;\"><b>Discontinue the causative medication or drug<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1779906771747{padding-bottom: 16px !important;}&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you taking any medication?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You&#8217;d be surprised to know how many medications can cause gynecomastia as a side effect. For example, some of those prescribed to treat androgenetic alopecia.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If there is suspicion that a <\/span><b>pharmacological treatment, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this could be causing the breast enlargement; it should be assessed whether <\/span><b>replace it or suspend it. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With this alone, there are already cases where the breast decreases and returns to a masculine appearance after a while.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ask your family doctor or specialist.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are also recreational drugs that can cause or aggravate this condition.<\/span><b>Alcohol, marijuana, heroin, amphetamines\u2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alcohol, for example, stimulates aromatase, an enzyme that transforms testosterone into estradiol (an estrogen).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Logically they are <\/span><b>toxic substances that must be abandoned. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For this reason and for the other harmful effects\u00a0 they may cause to health.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be careful with the <\/span><b>anabolic steroids for sports use or supplemenations.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Among many other adverse reactions, in men they can induce breast growth.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1779906784276{padding-bottom: 16px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px;\"><span style=\"color: #3498db;\"><b>Waiting and observing in adolescents<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1779906839932{padding-bottom: 16px !important;}&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many teenagers suffer from gynecomastia..<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parents arrive at the clinic very worried, seeking an immediate solution for their child. The situation is affecting them personally and socially: shame, insecurity, low self-esteem, anxiety, problems at school, bullying, and so on.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If it&#8217;s already difficult for an adult&#8230;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It seems illogical, but in situations like this, it&#8217;s best to be cautious. Why? Because <\/span><b>in up to 90% of cases, pubertal gynecomastia resolves on its own alone in 1-2 years. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So the most reasonable thing to do is wait and monitor during that period.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meanwhile, if necessary, psychological support should be available.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When would we consider medical or surgical treatment?<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the chest does not regain its masculine shape within that time.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the breast volume is excessive or grows very quickly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If it hurts a lot or there are certain symptoms and signs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If it is affecting you too much on a psychosocial level.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it is unilateral.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/li>\n<p><\/ul>\n<p><b><br \/>\nIn adults, this strategy does\u00a0 rarely work. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In adolescents, yes, because the hormonal upheaval typical of this stage often leads to an increase in breast glandular tissue. That&#8217;s why, just as quickly as it appears, it often disappears.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But from age 20-30 onwards, other causes predominate and other approaches are required.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1779906855026{padding-bottom: 16px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px;\"><span style=\"color: #3498db;\"><b>Weight loss<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1779906869760{padding-bottom: 16px !important;}&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weight loss\u00a0 is the basic treatment for pseudogynecomastia.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here, it&#8217;s an excess of adipose tissue that alters breast size. Therefore, the goal is to reduce<\/span><b>\u00a0 fat deposits. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And to achieve this, the most important thing is to improve your lifestyle.<\/span><b>Good nutrition, exercise<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the patient, liposuction could be considered.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By the way, <\/span><b>if you have true gynecomastia, getting in shape won&#8217;t reduce it.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don&#8217;t obsess over following a strict diet plan or pushing yourself to the limit at the gym, because glandular tissue doesn&#8217;t disappear that way. On the contrary, it can become more prominent.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1771937018293{padding-top: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 10px !important;}&#8221; z_index=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1750158356270{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1779906970970{padding-top: 30px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #0b4f99;\"><b>Surgical treatments to remove gynecomastia<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1779906983895{padding-bottom: 16px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px;\"><span style=\"color: #3498db;\"><b>The 3 techniques that are used<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1779907019372{padding-bottom: 16px !important;}&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All of the above are conservative, non-invasive measures.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canons.es\/en\/cirugia-plastica-corporal\/ginecomastia\/\"><b>Surgery to correct gynecomasti<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is often the only effective treatment, especially if the condition has persisted for more than 1-2 years without improvement, if drug therapy has failed, or if withdrawing the causative medication or drug does not imoprove.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is an <\/span><b>operation that achieves a<\/b> <b>male chest, flat and stylized. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s very satisfying. And with permanent results provided there are no new diseases, medications or toxins that cause the breast to grow again.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We perform it frequently at our clinic.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In summary, there are 3 techniques:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Mastectomy. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to remove excess glandular tissue, reduce breast volume, and restore a masculine appearance.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Laser Assisted Liposuction, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to eliminate fat deposits, further define the pectoral contour and improve aesthetics.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Skin resection. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To remove excess skin and make the breast appear firmer. It is especially common when a large amount of glandular tissue has been removed.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/li>\n<p><\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\nAll three procedures are not necessary. It depends on what is excess tissue (glandular tissue, fat, and\/or skin).<\/span><b>They combine in one way or another and <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">it is evaluated during the diagnostic consultation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anyway, it&#8217;s a <\/span><b>very safe intervention. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The risks are minimal in the hands of a qualified plastic surgeon.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Furthermore,<\/span><b>it is usually performed on an outpatient basis.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Complex patients may require hospital admission, but most go home the same day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And it has a <\/span><b>good recovery. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Relative rest and avoidance of sports, follow specific care guidelines, gradually return to routine activities, and wear a compression garment (like a vest). The timeframe depends on the severity of the case.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The final result is visible at 6 months.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>\u00a0scar is usually almost invisible.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most commonly, ion semicircular shape that remains at the lower edge of the areola, blending in with the areola itself.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;22254&#8243; img_size=&#8221;400&#215;400&#8243; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;img_link_large&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1779907099391{margin-right: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-top: 30px !important;}&#8221; qode_css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1779907044496{margin-right: 35px !important;margin-left: 35px !important;padding-top: 10px !important;padding-bottom: 40px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 12px; text-align: center;\">Unilateral true gynecomastia solved only with a mastectomy.<br \/>\nThe scars are imperceptible to the naked eye and do not betray the operation.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1779907123467{padding-bottom: 16px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px;\"><span style=\"color: #3498db;\"><b>What we recommend at our clinic<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1779907795403{padding-bottom: 16px !important;}&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At C\u00e0nons Clinics we treat many patients with gynecomastia.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The corrective surgeries we perform most often are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Mastectomy only<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Mastectomy + liposuction + skin resection<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Liposuction alone\u00a0 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">for pseudogynecomastia.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><\/li>\n<p><\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\nWe only use general anesthesia for bilateral gynecomastia. If it&#8217;s unilateral (affecting only one breast), local anesthesia with sedation is sufficient.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our unique feature is that we do <\/span><b>laser-assisted liposuction<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Lipolaser) if fat tissue needs to be removed. Compared to traditional liposuction <\/span><b>recovery is faster<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">with fewer complications, and <\/span><b>the chest becomes more defined<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">smoother skin.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the other hand, we applied <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canons.es\/en\/laser-urgotouch-medical-opinion\/\"><b>UrgoTouch laser<\/b><\/a><b> to improve the appearance of the scar. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It results in a thinner, smoother, and more discreet appearance. We use it in all procedures except when performing laser liposuction alone. It leaves such tiny marks that no treatment is necessary.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221; z_index=&#8221;&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1763211235002{padding-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1763211400788{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;22262&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;img_link_large&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; qode_css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1779907204676{margin-right: 35px !important;margin-left: 35px !important;padding-top: 10px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 12px; text-align: center;\">After undergoing a mastectomy, the patient&#8217;s affected<br \/>\nbreast has regained its masculine contour and<br \/>\nthe bulging appearance is no longer noticeable.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1763211406765{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}&#8221;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;22258&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;img_link_large&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1779907323602{margin-right: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;}&#8221; qode_css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1779907243052{margin-right: 35px !important;margin-left: 35px !important;padding-top: 10px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 12px; text-align: center;\">The patient had very little glandular tissue, so we only<br \/>\nperformed laser liposuction, which reduced the areolar diameter.<br \/>\nHe was very happy with the result.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221; z_index=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1750164957614{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1779907337381{padding-bottom: 32px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #0b4f99;\"><b>Would you need surgery to remove your gynecomastia?<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1779907379261{padding-bottom: 16px !important;}&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It depends.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>If it is true gynecomastia of less than 2 years and you are a teenager i<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">t is very likely that it will reverse on its own without the need for surgical treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>If it has lasted longer than that, it affects you a lot or the drug therapy has failed, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">surgery is the only definitive solution. If it&#8217;s very mild, you might see some improvement with diet and exercise&#8230; But in the vast majority of cases, surgery will be necessary.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>If the cause is an underlying disease, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">there are cases where simply treating the condition could help restore the breast&#8217;s shape (though not always). The same applies if the condition is caused by medication and is discontinued under medical supervision, or by a drug and its use is stopped.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>If it is pseudogynecomastia, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">losing weight and adopting\u00a0 healthy lifestyle might seem sufficient at first glance. However, some patients still aren&#8217;t completely satisfied with their results. In those cases, liposuction may be the right choice.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I maintain that it depends.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Therefore, the first thing to do is a good medical diagnosis that includes an ultrasound stud.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and anthropometric meassurements.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Canons Clinics we assess:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Complete medical history, <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">family background and habits.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Type, grade and cause of gynecomastia. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">True, pseudo or mixed, unilateral or bilateral, amount of gland\/fat, asymmetry, breast sagging, skin quality.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Associated discomforts. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pain, inflammation, tenderness, psychological impact.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Other symptoms or signs <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(e.g., testicular discomfort) that may be warning us that there is a more serious underlying pathology.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/li>\n<p><\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\nThis helps us determine the need to operate and adjust expectations.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221; z_index=&#8221;&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1779908055072{padding-top: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1750164957614{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1779907435929{padding-bottom: 32px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #0b4f99;\"><b>Tell me your story and clear up your doubts<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1779907524569{padding-bottom: 16px !important;}&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you think you might require surgery to correct your gynecomastia?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nobody likes going under the knife, but medicine is advancing. It&#8217;s now a simple and very safe operation. And very satisfying. Because it takes away a burden that weighs you down every day. It gives you back <\/span><b>comfort, confidence and quality of life<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Almost all patients end up thinking the same thing\u201d\u2026I wish I had made it before\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re considering this for yourself or your child, come to the clinic, tell me about your situation, and we&#8217;ll see if it would be the best option for you or if it would be preferable to try other treatments first. We&#8217;ll answer all your questions (procedure, results, price, etc.) with no obligation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Canons Clinics centers are located in Barcelona and Granollers.<\/span><b>Call us or send a WhatsApp message to 683 27 07 09 to book an appointment<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Or fill out our contact form.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I&#8217;d be happy to help you.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221; z_index=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1761155271013{padding-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;]<a  itemprop=\"url\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canons.es\/en\/contacto-barcelona\/\" target=\"_self\" data-hover-background-color='#0b4f99' data-hover-color='#ffffff' class=\"qbutton  center default\" style=\"color: #ffffff; border-color: #0b4f99; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; font-family: raleway; text-transform: none; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0px; border-radius: 0px;-moz-border-radius: 0px;-webkit-border-radius: 0px; background-color: #0b4f99;\">Request quotes and information<\/a>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221; z_index=&#8221;&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1742581325125{padding-top: 50px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1742997113718{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1779907544632{padding-bottom: 16px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #0b4f99;\"><b>Literature<br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;d like to investigate further\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Barasoain A. <\/span><b>Ginecomastia<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. An Pediatr Contin. 2012;10(4):183-91. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elsevier.es\/es-revista-anales-pediatria-continuada-51-articulo-ginecomastia-S1696281812700860\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Source<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fagerlund A et al. <\/span><b>Gynecomastia: A systematic review<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. J Plast Surg Hand Surg. 2015;49(6):311-8. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26051284\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Source<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sociedad Espa\u00f1ola de Cirug\u00eda Pl\u00e1stica Reparadora y Est\u00e9tica. <\/span><b>Cirug\u00eda de mama. Ginecomastia<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> [Internet]. SECPRE [accessed 15 May 2026]. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/secpre.org\/cirugia-de-la-mama\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Source<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kanakis GA et al. <\/span><b>EAA clinical practice guidelines-gynecomastia evaluation and management<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Andrology. 2019;7(6):778-793. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/epdf\/10.1111\/andr.12636\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Source<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Berger O, Landau Z, Talisman R. <\/span><b>Gynecomastia: A systematic review of pharmacological treatments<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Front Pediatr. 2022;10:978311. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC9663914\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Source<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trinchieri A et al. <\/span><b>Drug-induced gynecomastia<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials. Arch Ital Urol Androl. 2021;93(4):489-496. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/34933535\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Source<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Waltho D, Hatchell A, Thoma A. <\/span><b>Gynecomastia Classification for Surgical Management<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: A Systematic Review and Novel Classification System. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2017;139(3):638e-648e. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/28234829\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Source<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Sociedad Espa\u00f1ola de Cirug\u00eda Pl\u00e1stica Reparadora y Est\u00e9tica. <b>La realidad de la cirug\u00eda est\u00e9tica en Espa\u00f1a<\/b><span> [Internet]. SECPRE; 2022 [accessed 15 May 2026]. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/portalsecpre.org\/images\/noticias\/Informe%20SECPRE_IMOP%202022%20prensa.pdf\"><span>Source<\/span><\/a><span>.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/li>\n<p><\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;15px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1744631800858{margin-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 36px !important;}&#8221; z_index=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1747146993790{padding-bottom: 36px !important;}&#8221;][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image=&#8221;21424&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;img_link_large&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221; qode_css_animation=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1742579865118{padding-top: 0px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<b><span style=\"color: #065894; font-size: 1.4em;\">Dr. V\u00edctor Hern\u00e0ndez Machado.<\/span> <\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #065894; font-size: 1.4em;\"><b>Medical Director of C\u00e0nons Clinics<\/b><\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: Raleway, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 26px !important;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>CPlastic surgeon<\/strong> specializing in facial surgery and body contouring, with experience in the private sector <strong>since 2001<\/strong>. I advocate for honest aesthetic surgery and medicine in which results improve, not change. <strong>Registered doctor<\/strong> in Barcelona number 30493, member of the <strong>SECPRE<\/strong> and <strong>general secretary<\/strong> of the Spanish Society of Surgical Medical Lasers (SELMQ).<br \/>\n<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canons.es\/dr-victor-hernandez-machado\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Curr\u00edculum<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/victorhernandezmachado\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LinkedIn<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=&#8221;&#8221; row_type=&#8221;row&#8221; use_row_as_full_screen_section=&#8221;no&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; angled_section=&#8221;no&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; background_image_as_pattern=&#8221;without_pattern&#8221;][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;10px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gynecomastia is very common in men. 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