How old does my son need to be to have his gynecomastia fixed? As well he has inverted nipples, can that be fixed with filler?

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Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS · Answer

There are different types of #gynecomastia. Particularly, Normal Gynecomastia is usually apparent in males between the ages of 12 to 15 years old. It is also common for older men 65 years old or more who experience a drop in their testosterone levels. #Normal Gynecomastia takes approximately one to two years to naturally regress on its own.Adolescent Gynecomastia is hereditary and usually appears in 30% to 60% of boys between the ages of nine to fourteen. Many cases of adolescent gynecomastia resolve on its own as the boy grows into adulthood. Some with #Adolescent may choose to undergo surgery to correct the situation, this usually happens at the age of 18 or above. In severe cases in young boys, the physician and child development specialists will need to speak to the parents regarding the severity of the gynecomastia and if surgery is an option before the age of 18. Men who suffer from large
areolas may notice that after breast surgery, the skin of the chest muscles
will tighten, causing the areolas to tighten and diminish in size. This is a
result of the removal of glandular and/or adipose tissue.

Karthik Ram, MRCS, DNB · Answer

Hi Colleen,Gynaecomastia correction, is probably the only cosmetic surgery that we offer client before they are physically and psychologically mature. because this condition can affect the mental and social development of the child. So once they are aged enough (in their teens) to percieve their chest shape as different and are distressed about it a surgery can be done.

Mordcai Blau, MD · Answer

If within 2 years it will not subside there is a good chance it will stay.The nipple can be repaired.How should I choose a surgeon?Selecting a surgeon is as important a choice as the decision to undergo surgery. Choose carefully. The decision is yours. What follows is some advice to assist in making your selection.1. Experience matters. Choosing a surgeon who has performed over one thousand gynecomastia cases increases the likelihood that they have seen a case similar to yours in the past. Selecting a surgeon whose practice is focused on gynecomastia exclusively is also an indicator of experience.2. Results matter. The more before-and-after pictures a surgeon displays, the better. Pay attention not just to the number of pictures, but whether the surgeon is confident enough to show multiple angles of the same patient.3. Reviews matter. Have patients reviewed your surgeon? Did those patients undergo the surgery you are considering?4. Expertise matters. Is your surgeon recognized by the profession as an authority in the field? Are they certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery? Have they authored books or medical journal articles regarding your surgery?We hope these guidelines are of assistance when you are selecting your surgeon. When undergoing surgery, it is very important to be realistic about your expectations. Past results are not a guarantee of future results. Also, revision surgery tends to be significantly more difficult than initial surgery.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

I usually wait until the child is about 18 or so, depending upon if he is still growing or not.  Best to be seen in person.

Steven L. Robinson, MD · Answer

Gynecomastia will subside in many boys who develop it within 2 years of onset. If it does not go away within that amount of time, it rarely will. I always wait for that 2 year period before operating. I have done this on boys as young as 14. Inverted nipples can easily be repaired at the same time as gynecomastia removal. Best of luck.

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How old does my son need to be to have his gynecomastia fixed? As well he has inverted nipples, can that be fixed with filler?

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