Hi, I'm a 21 year old male. 5 feet 7 inches tall and. I weigh 132 pounds. For about the last two and a half weeks I noticed that my left nipple was extremity tender and puffy and behind I feel a hard lump. After going to the doctor and have an ultra sound and Mammogram done it was determined to be gynecomastia. My question is from these photos, 1) is this a serious case? 2) will the condition worsen? Thank you
February 24, 2016
Answer: Gynecomastia, male breast reduction, Vaser liposuction. Thank you for your question and photos regarding gynecomastia. From your pictures, it appears that you have Type I or Type II gynecomastia. This is certainly not a life threatening condition, however if it bothers you, you should consider surgical treatment. Most causes of gynecomastia are undetermined. It is doubtful that your condition will worsen. I would seek consultation with a board-certified, plastic surgeon with significant experience in treating gynecomastia. I would suggest treatment with the VASER liposuction machine. The VASER liposuction machine can remove breast tissue and breast fat. To access the male breast for liposuction, a small, pencil eraser-sized incision is created in the armpit. The gynecomastia breast reduction procedure takes one to two hours. The procedure can be performed under local, IV, for general anesthesia. The gynecomastia male breast reduction liposuction procedure is an outpatient procedure. Typically, you are able to return to work three to five days after the surgery. Thank you for your question regarding gynecomastia and the treatment of gynecomastia. If you have any questions regarding gynecomastia treatment or VASER liposuction for gynecomastia, please contact my office. Sincerely, Dr. Katzen.
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February 24, 2016
Answer: Gynecomastia, male breast reduction, Vaser liposuction. Thank you for your question and photos regarding gynecomastia. From your pictures, it appears that you have Type I or Type II gynecomastia. This is certainly not a life threatening condition, however if it bothers you, you should consider surgical treatment. Most causes of gynecomastia are undetermined. It is doubtful that your condition will worsen. I would seek consultation with a board-certified, plastic surgeon with significant experience in treating gynecomastia. I would suggest treatment with the VASER liposuction machine. The VASER liposuction machine can remove breast tissue and breast fat. To access the male breast for liposuction, a small, pencil eraser-sized incision is created in the armpit. The gynecomastia breast reduction procedure takes one to two hours. The procedure can be performed under local, IV, for general anesthesia. The gynecomastia male breast reduction liposuction procedure is an outpatient procedure. Typically, you are able to return to work three to five days after the surgery. Thank you for your question regarding gynecomastia and the treatment of gynecomastia. If you have any questions regarding gynecomastia treatment or VASER liposuction for gynecomastia, please contact my office. Sincerely, Dr. Katzen.
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February 1, 2016
Answer: Gynecomastia Thank you for your question and photos. From your pictures you have a mild case of gynecomastia and your tests do not seem indicate any pathology of the breast. Putting on weight or consuming certain medications can make the breast tissue enlarge. Be aware that the following hormones and certain medications are among the drugs that can contribute to male breast enlargement; estrogen, some heart medications and antacids. I suggest a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon.
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February 1, 2016
Answer: Gynecomastia Thank you for your question and photos. From your pictures you have a mild case of gynecomastia and your tests do not seem indicate any pathology of the breast. Putting on weight or consuming certain medications can make the breast tissue enlarge. Be aware that the following hormones and certain medications are among the drugs that can contribute to male breast enlargement; estrogen, some heart medications and antacids. I suggest a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon.
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