I'm 17 years old and I've had true gynecomastia for 4-5 years. The condition has seriously impacted upon my self-esteem and confidence, so obviously, I'm very eager to oust it! I'm not overweight, (my BMI is 19.4 and I do lots of cardio) I've never taken drugs and I have no underlying illnesses I'm aware of which could cause gynecomastia. Since it's been roughly 5 years, I'm doubtful it will ever go away; so is surgery a good option, or should I wait longer? Any advice would be much appreciated.
Answer: Best Time for Correction of Gynecomastia
Male breast enlargement is common at the time of puberty. If it does not go away on its own within two years it is likely to stay. If your gynecomastia has been present for 4-5 years this would be a good time to have it corrected. Surgery usually involves a combination of liposuction and removal of gland through small incisions. See my blog on this subject.
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Male breast enlargement is common at the time of puberty. If it does not go away on its own within two years it is likely to stay. If your gynecomastia has been present for 4-5 years this would be a good time to have it corrected. Surgery usually involves a combination of liposuction and removal of gland through small incisions. See my blog on this subject.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Teenager Gynecomastia Thank you for your question.While there is no “youngest age” to undergo #gynecomastia surgery, many surgeons make sure that teenage patients have had gynecomastia for at least two years and have no other identifiable causes for their gynecomastia before having #surgery. You may want to consult a #boardcertified #plasticsurgeon in person to see if surgery is your best option at this time.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Teenager Gynecomastia Thank you for your question.While there is no “youngest age” to undergo #gynecomastia surgery, many surgeons make sure that teenage patients have had gynecomastia for at least two years and have no other identifiable causes for their gynecomastia before having #surgery. You may want to consult a #boardcertified #plasticsurgeon in person to see if surgery is your best option at this time.
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January 21, 2015
Answer: Gynecomastia in 17 year old Your body continues to develop through adolescence, and most boys find that their gynecomastia corrects itself of its own. If after losing weight their chest is still not aesthetically pleasing, surgery can then be considered once another medical condition has been ruled out.
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Answer: Gynecomastia in 17 year old Your body continues to develop through adolescence, and most boys find that their gynecomastia corrects itself of its own. If after losing weight their chest is still not aesthetically pleasing, surgery can then be considered once another medical condition has been ruled out.
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November 22, 2014
Answer: I'm 17 years old and I've had true gynecomastia for 4-5 years. Is Surgery a Good Option? Surgery is a good option to address your problem since it is very unlikely that it will resolve spontaneously at this point. See a board certified plastic surgeon. Good luck and be safe.John T. Nguyen, MD, FACS, FICSDouble Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Answer: I'm 17 years old and I've had true gynecomastia for 4-5 years. Is Surgery a Good Option? Surgery is a good option to address your problem since it is very unlikely that it will resolve spontaneously at this point. See a board certified plastic surgeon. Good luck and be safe.John T. Nguyen, MD, FACS, FICSDouble Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
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April 2, 2014
Answer: Wait Until 18 Years Old To Proceed We generally recommend waiting until patients are at least 18 years of age before proceeding with the surgical correction of gynecomastia. Never the less there are always exceptions to the rule. Although you’re only 17, you’re probably an excellent candidate for this type of procedure. Since your breast enlargement has been stable for five years, it’s probably not going to regress without surgery at this point in time. It’s also impacting your self-esteem and self-confidence and is adversely affecting the quality of your life. For all these reasons treatment of gynecomastia is appropriate for you and consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon would be appropriate.
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Answer: Wait Until 18 Years Old To Proceed We generally recommend waiting until patients are at least 18 years of age before proceeding with the surgical correction of gynecomastia. Never the less there are always exceptions to the rule. Although you’re only 17, you’re probably an excellent candidate for this type of procedure. Since your breast enlargement has been stable for five years, it’s probably not going to regress without surgery at this point in time. It’s also impacting your self-esteem and self-confidence and is adversely affecting the quality of your life. For all these reasons treatment of gynecomastia is appropriate for you and consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon would be appropriate.
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April 29, 2012
Answer: Gynecomastia at age 17 - what to do?
I firmly believe that treating the gynecomastia at an early age is best. It's not going to go away and will probably continue to be an issue for you. You should discuss this with your parents and go for a consultation. Remember, weight loss/gain, exercise, lifting, muscle building will not work. Don't get frustrated.
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Answer: Gynecomastia at age 17 - what to do?
I firmly believe that treating the gynecomastia at an early age is best. It's not going to go away and will probably continue to be an issue for you. You should discuss this with your parents and go for a consultation. Remember, weight loss/gain, exercise, lifting, muscle building will not work. Don't get frustrated.
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