Running with Gynecomastia: Tips to Prevent Discomfort and Injury
Gynecomastia and Running-Related Issues in Males Hello, doctor. I would like to ask if having gynecomastia (I am 167 cm tall and weigh 60 kg with prominent breasts) will cause any breast issues such as sagging or strain while running? I currently cannot afford surgery, but I cont...
Dr. Zhou Hongzhang Reply:
You can continue running.[Read More] Running with Gynecomastia: Tips to Prevent Discomfort and Injury
Post-Operative Care Tips for Gynecomastia Surgery in Men
Postoperative care for gynecomastia in males? Hello, Doctor. I had surgery for gynecomastia at the Veterans General Hospital on September 5th. My attending physician advised me to wear a compression garment for a full month. Now, it is the fifth day post-surgery, and I would like...
Dr. Lu Daokuan Reply:
The surgical methods vary among different attending physicians, so it is best to consult with the original attending physician.[Read More] Post-Operative Care Tips for Gynecomastia Surgery in Men
Post-Surgery Concerns for Gynecomastia: Is Numbness Normal?
Postoperative care for gynecomastia in males? Hello, doctor. I have been searching online and have returned to the hospital for follow-up visits, but I still cannot find the cause of my problem, so I would like to ask you about my condition. Two years ago, when I was 19, I starte...
Dr. Zhou Hongzhang Reply:
This issue is more complex; it is advisable to return to the hospital for further consultation with a physician.[Read More] Post-Surgery Concerns for Gynecomastia: Is Numbness Normal?
Can Neurofibroma Patients Undergo Gynecomastia Surgery?
Gynecomastia Can patients with neurofibromatosis undergo surgery for gynecomastia? The sensation of movement in the chest feels strange. 😅
Dr. Zhou Hongzhang Reply:
There doesn't seem to be a significant connection between patients with neurofibromatosis and surgery for gynecomastia in males, right?[Read More] Can Neurofibroma Patients Undergo Gynecomastia Surgery?
Can I Get the COVID Vaccine After Breast Augmentation?
Can I receive the COVID-19 vaccine? Hello, doctor. The author had saline breast implants over twenty years ago, and after all this time, I can still feel the implants. Additionally, I often experience tightness in my back and chest. Can I receive the COVID-19 vaccine? Will it hav...
Dr. Zhou Hongzhang Reply:
1. There is currently no evidence linking COVID-19 vaccines to breast implants. 2. Vaccination should be possible. It is advisable to consult with the attending physician before receiving the vaccine.[Read More] Can I Get the COVID Vaccine After Breast Augmentation?
Understanding Gynecomastia in Adolescent Males: Treatment Options and Insights
Gynecomastia in adolescent males I am 170 cm tall and weigh 50 kg. I started noticing a hard lump in my chest when I was 15 years old, and it has not disappeared even now at 19. Since I am slim, the lump appears to protrude about 1 cm when viewed from the side, but it looks norma...
Dr. Zhou Hongzhang Reply:
1. Gynecomastia in adolescent males may resolve naturally. 2. Reduce intake of: 1. Foods that may be rich in artificial or environmental hormones, such as fried chicken and fatty meats; 2. Alcohol. This may be helpful. 3. If symptoms do not improve after puberty, surgery should b...[Read More] Understanding Gynecomastia in Adolescent Males: Treatment Options and Insights
Understanding Hypertrophic Scars After Laser Tattoo Removal: Solutions and Insights
Laser tattoo removal can cause hypertrophic scars? Hello, Doctor: Recently, I underwent laser tattoo removal, and after two or three sessions, the area where the red dye was initially present has raised up, forming what is known as a hypertrophic scar. Despite receiving several t...
Dr. Lu Daokuan Reply:
To achieve a long-lasting tattoo, it needs to be placed at the bottom of the dermis (therefore, if you are considering getting a tattoo, it's best not to think about removal). Tattoo removal is performed using lasers, which target deeper colors as they absorb more energy, th...[Read More] Understanding Hypertrophic Scars After Laser Tattoo Removal: Solutions and Insights
Addressing Hyperpigmentation on Back and Buttocks: Solutions and Costs
Hyperpigmentation issues on the back and buttocks? I have developed many dark acne scars on my back and buttocks, with two particularly dark patches on my buttocks. Due to excessive friction, my entire back has uneven skin tone, which looks unappealing and dirty. I also have simi...
Dr. Zhou Hongzhang Reply:
1. Recurrent inflammation can easily lead to hyperpigmentation. 2. The issue of acne inflammation and infection should be treated first, followed by addressing the hyperpigmentation. 3. Most cases of hyperpigmentation have the potential to improve. 4. If there has been no i...[Read More] Addressing Hyperpigmentation on Back and Buttocks: Solutions and Costs
Understanding Prominent Areolas: Causes, Concerns, and Surgical Options
Nipple protrusion I am 169 cm tall and weigh 67 kg. I feel that my areolas are quite prominent. When I press them or expose them to hot or cold temperatures, they slightly flatten, but soon they become prominent again. When I press on my chest, I can feel something inside, but th...
Dr. Zhou Hongzhang Reply:
1. This could potentially be gynecomastia. 2. Generally speaking, males also have breast tissue, although it is not prominent, so the sensation of "feeling a mass when pressing on the chest without pain" may indeed be breast tissue. 3. If it is large enough to be co...[Read More] Understanding Prominent Areolas: Causes, Concerns, and Surgical Options
Understanding Mild Gynecomastia: Causes, Treatment Options, and Costs
Mild gynecomastia Hello Dr. Lu, I have mild gynecomastia and I have some questions to ask you. 1. If there are no hard lumps when I press on my chest, is it correct to say that it is fatty gynecomastia? 2. Can fatty gynecomastia be eliminated through fat loss? Is it possible t...
Dr. Lü Mingchuan Reply:
Hello; 1. A clinical reassessment visit may be necessary. 2. Fat reduction occurs throughout the body and cannot be targeted for localized elimination. However, at 22 years old, you may still experience natural changes due to puberty, although the likelihood is low. 3. It is reco...[Read More] Understanding Mild Gynecomastia: Causes, Treatment Options, and Costs
Understanding Male Gynecomastia: Insurance Coverage, Costs, and Recovery Insights
Gynecomastia Hello, doctor. I would like to know if general surgery is covered by health insurance. To what extent can it be covered? (Does it only include breast tissue excision or does it also include liposuction?) I just want to have a flat chest like an average male, so I can...
Dr. Zhou Hongzhang Reply:
1. Generally, there is no health insurance coverage. 2. Either breast removal or liposuction can be performed as needed. 3. The costs vary by clinic or physician, ranging from approximately $60,000 to $200,000, depending on the type of surgery. 4. You will need to purchase ...[Read More] Understanding Male Gynecomastia: Insurance Coverage, Costs, and Recovery Insights
Can You Get Tattoos with Keloids? Tips and Care for Safe Inking
Keloid tattoo issues? I apologize, but I developed a lot of acne during middle school, which has resulted in several keloids on my chest and shoulder areas. However, the site where I received the BCG vaccine in childhood did not develop keloids. I have seen a doctor for injection...
Dr. Lu Daokuan Reply:
The scar has not faded, indicating it is still active. You can get a tattoo on your arm where there are no scars, but for the areas with scars, it's better to wait another one to two years.[Read More] Can You Get Tattoos with Keloids? Tips and Care for Safe Inking
Understanding Chest Bumps in Teens: Causes and Solutions
Connective tissue? Keloid? Calcium deficiency? Your 14-year-old sister has a small, hard bump slightly above the center of her chest, which appears to be bone. It is not painful or itchy and currently does not affect her daily life, although it is somewhat unsightly. What could t...
Dr. Zhou Hongzhang Reply:
This issue requires the patient to see a physician directly; it cannot be addressed online.[Read More] Understanding Chest Bumps in Teens: Causes and Solutions
Recovery After Male Gynecomastia Surgery: What to Expect
Gynecomastia surgery for males involves the removal of breast tissue? I underwent a mastectomy earlier this year, and I had the drain removed in the middle of the month. Now, the wound is almost scabbed over, but the area around the incision, particularly around the areola, feels...
Dr. Zhou Hongzhang Reply:
1. After gynecomastia surgery in males, it is normal for the affected area to remain firm as part of the scar healing process. This condition may persist for 2 to 6 months before gradually maturing and softening. 2. Occasional slight oozing of blood is generally not a concern an...[Read More] Recovery After Male Gynecomastia Surgery: What to Expect
Post-Surgery Concerns: Male Gynecomastia and Chest Indentation Recovery
Postoperative chest depression after gynecomastia surgery in males? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask you about my condition. I have already undergone surgery for gynecomastia, but I have noticed that my chest has a depression, which has persisted for almost four months. Additio...
Dr. Zhou Hongzhang Reply:
A physician must not administer treatment, prescribe medication, or provide a diagnosis without a personal examination. 1. Scars typically mature over a period of 1 to 2 years. Where there is an incision, there will inevitably be a scar; our goal is to make the scar as inconspi...[Read More] Post-Surgery Concerns: Male Gynecomastia and Chest Indentation Recovery
Does Breast Augmentation Surgery Affect Blood Circulation in the Back?
Will breast augmentation surgery affect blood circulation in the back? 1. After undergoing breast augmentation surgery, will it affect the circulation of qi and blood in the back? In the first few years after the surgery, whenever I got close to a cold environment, my chest would...
Dr. Zhou Hongzhang Reply:
1. "Qi and blood circulation" is a term used in Traditional Chinese Medicine, which may be difficult for an orthopedic surgeon to describe. 2. You are currently three months post-breast augmentation surgery and are still in the period where the postoperative scar tissu...[Read More] Does Breast Augmentation Surgery Affect Blood Circulation in the Back?
Understanding Gynecomastia in Teen Boys: Causes, Concerns, and Solutions
Gynecomastia This year, I am in the ninth grade, weighing 78 kg and standing 168 cm tall. I didn't pay much attention to my weight before, but recently, I noticed that my chest has been getting larger, probably since the first year of junior high. Is this gynecomastia during...
Dr. Zhou Hongzhang Reply:
Gynecomastia in adolescent males may resolve after puberty. Male puberty typically lasts until around the age of 20. If surgery is necessary, it is advisable to wait until adulthood. If possible, it is better to undergo an evaluation first.[Read More] Understanding Gynecomastia in Teen Boys: Causes, Concerns, and Solutions
Cost of Autologous Fat Transfer for Gynecomastia Correction
Gynecomastia. Autologous fat? I saw someone asking about patients with gynecomastia who underwent excision surgery, but the doctor was not a cosmetic surgeon, resulting in a concave chest. Dr. Lu mentioned that autologous fat transfer can be done postoperatively to correct the ch...
Dr. Lu Daokuan Reply:
To assess the severity of the indentation, it typically ranges from 50,000 to 80,000.[Read More] Cost of Autologous Fat Transfer for Gynecomastia Correction
Understanding Gynecomastia: Causes, Diagnosis, and Surgical Options
Gynecomastia Hello doctor, I am 17 years old, 175 cm tall, and weigh 62 kg. I consider myself slim, but my nipples are quite prominent when I wear clothes. I feel that I have excess fat in my chest. How can I determine whether this is due to glandular tissue or excess fat? If sur...
Dr. Lu Daokuan Reply:
Eat less fried foods and bubble tea, and exercise more to increase muscle mass. If surgery is needed, it should be done at the age of 20.[Read More] Understanding Gynecomastia: Causes, Diagnosis, and Surgical Options
Understanding Gynecomastia: Treatment Options and Costs in Taiwan
Gynecomastia I am 19 years old and from Pingtung. It is the age for military service, but since middle school, I have felt that my chest is larger than that of normal males, especially around the nipples. I used to be overweight, but now I am thin, and the situation has not chang...
Dr. Lu Daokuan Reply:
Gynecomastia in males is classified into three grades. Grade I does not require treatment, while Grade II is more common and can be treated with liposuction or minor surgical procedures, costing around NT$60,000. Grade III requires major surgery. Generally, recovery from a typica...[Read More] Understanding Gynecomastia: Treatment Options and Costs in Taiwan