I Have had Gynecomastia since 13 years of age now i'm 15 years! What should I do?

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since the age of 13 years i have had gynecomastia during the starting it was really big but now it has considerably decreased but not fully ! when ever i wear a t- shirt u can see a hump on my chest which is embrassing ! i'm 15 years should i wait and see if it decreases or should i opt for surgery ! n are there some medications ?

Tom J. Pousti, MD · Answer

Given that the size of the breast “lesion” has decreased in size “considerably”, I would suggest that you contain to be patient and allow for out of ongoing “resolution” of the gynecomastia.   Pubertal gynecomastia may take one to three years to resolve. Personally, I would not suggest the use of medications although your primary care physician may have other suggestions for you. If, in the long run, you remain concerned about the appearance of your chest wall, seek consultation with board-certified plastic surgeons who will be able to advise you. Best wishes.

John Nguyen, MD, FACS · Answer

Your body is in the midst of puberty.  Gynecomastia is common but often goes away.  Wait a few more years before considering surgery.  Good luck and be safe.  John T. Nguyen, MD, FACS, FICSDouble Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Elliot W. Jacobs, MD · Answer

If your chest seems to be going in the right direction, then there is no harm in waiting and watching.  On the other hand, I am aware that this can be a very embarrassing situation for a young man (it affects many parts of ones life) and oftentimes the excess tissues do not disappear completely.  If you were heavier at age 13, for example, then the weight loss would result in a smaller breast (the fat component would have diminished) but the original breast tissue would remain.I have a huge experience in treating gynecomastia in men and particularly in adolescents.  Would welcome the oporunity to speak with you and your parents about it.  In the meantime, please visit my website devoted to gynecomastia and read the section on adolescent gynecomastia.Elliot W. Jacobs, MD, FACSNew York City

Mordcai Blau, MD · Answer

You suffer from gynecomastia for the last two years,but it decrease in size. Ideally you can wait another year and see what happen.It it is a great psychological burden you should talk to your parents and pediatrician about it.You could ask your parents to see a board certified plastic surgeon especially if who specialized in gynecomastia surgery .Go trough his web site and see his work interest,and of course as many before and afters pictures he dysplays.

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