Reyes RJ, Zicchi S, Hamed H, Chaudary MA, Fentiman IS Surgical correction of gynaecomastia in bodybuilders. [Journal Article] Br J Clin Pract 1995 Jul-Aug; 49(4):177-9.
Gynaecomastia is a common and well-recognised side-effect of anabolic steroid abuse in athletes. A staging system is proposed and a technique of excision under local anaesthetic described. Careful selection of cases and the use of meticulous technique can achieve good cosmetic results, without risk of recurrence of gynaecomastia.
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