I am an 18 year old who suspects they have gynecomastia. I heard that the age for surgery is 20+ so I was wondering whether I would be permitted to have surgery at my age. Ive been 5'11, weighing 200ibs with facial since I was 14. I dont smoke, drink etc. and i try to work out at least twice a week. Could get a rough estimate based on the attached pictures? I heard that removing the breast gland is covered by OHIP.
Answer: Possible Gynecomastia at Age 18 Gynecomastia is a common occurrence in boys going through puberty.There are different types of #gynecomastia. Categorized as #physiologic gynecomastia, up to 2/3 of boys going through puberty develop some form of gynecomastia. This form of gynecomastia is due to the surges in testosterone and estrogen which often lead to an imbalance of the testosterone:estrogen ratio. Puberty is a difficult time for most boys, with many changes occurring not just physically but also emotionally. Developing gynecomastia during this age can affect the self-image and confidence of a teenager. The peak incidence occurs around 14 years of age.In up to 75% of boys who develop pubertal gynecomastia, it will disappear without treatment within 2 years. In 90% of boys with pubertal gynecomastia, it will disappear without treatment within 3 years. So deciding who needs surgery is very important in this age group because a majority of these boys will not need any intervention.
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Answer: Possible Gynecomastia at Age 18 Gynecomastia is a common occurrence in boys going through puberty.There are different types of #gynecomastia. Categorized as #physiologic gynecomastia, up to 2/3 of boys going through puberty develop some form of gynecomastia. This form of gynecomastia is due to the surges in testosterone and estrogen which often lead to an imbalance of the testosterone:estrogen ratio. Puberty is a difficult time for most boys, with many changes occurring not just physically but also emotionally. Developing gynecomastia during this age can affect the self-image and confidence of a teenager. The peak incidence occurs around 14 years of age.In up to 75% of boys who develop pubertal gynecomastia, it will disappear without treatment within 2 years. In 90% of boys with pubertal gynecomastia, it will disappear without treatment within 3 years. So deciding who needs surgery is very important in this age group because a majority of these boys will not need any intervention.
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December 11, 2015
Answer: Candidate for Gynecomastia removal Who is a candidate for Male Breast Reduction?Healthy male patients with excess breast tissue or unwanted breast development who have no underlying breast disease.Men who desire improved physical and aesthetic appearance should have realistic expectations based on their condition and the procedure performed.Intended ResultPermanent reduction of unwanted volume and improvement in the contour and appearance of the male chest.Procedure descriptionThere are varying degrees of gynecomastia ranging from puffy nipple to severe breast enlargement and/or breast sag. The severity of the gynecomastia will determine which treatment option is necessary. In most cases, men suffer from standard gynecomastia, which can be surgically treated as an in-office procedure under local anesthesia. For more severe cases, it may be recommended that you have your procedure under general anesthesia at an outpatient surgery center. Your consultation will determine which option is best suited for treating your gynecomastia.You should consult with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and decide on course of treatment if necessary. I have attached a link to help you choose the best one for you!#gynecomastiaremoval#findingthebestplasticsurgeon
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December 11, 2015
Answer: Candidate for Gynecomastia removal Who is a candidate for Male Breast Reduction?Healthy male patients with excess breast tissue or unwanted breast development who have no underlying breast disease.Men who desire improved physical and aesthetic appearance should have realistic expectations based on their condition and the procedure performed.Intended ResultPermanent reduction of unwanted volume and improvement in the contour and appearance of the male chest.Procedure descriptionThere are varying degrees of gynecomastia ranging from puffy nipple to severe breast enlargement and/or breast sag. The severity of the gynecomastia will determine which treatment option is necessary. In most cases, men suffer from standard gynecomastia, which can be surgically treated as an in-office procedure under local anesthesia. For more severe cases, it may be recommended that you have your procedure under general anesthesia at an outpatient surgery center. Your consultation will determine which option is best suited for treating your gynecomastia.You should consult with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and decide on course of treatment if necessary. I have attached a link to help you choose the best one for you!#gynecomastiaremoval#findingthebestplasticsurgeon
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November 9, 2015
Answer: Gynecomastia? Yes it looks like you have gynecomastia. If you have had it more than 2-3 years I doubt it will go away. Your skin looks like it is in great shape and should shrink nicely. Go get some consults.
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November 9, 2015
Answer: Gynecomastia? Yes it looks like you have gynecomastia. If you have had it more than 2-3 years I doubt it will go away. Your skin looks like it is in great shape and should shrink nicely. Go get some consults.
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November 3, 2015
Answer: 18 year old for male breast reduction surgery? Thank you for your question and photos. In my opinion, you can proceed with gynecomastia surgery (at the age of 18 years old)Correction of gynecomastia or breast reduction surgery will certainly help you; the trade-off associated with the surgery in your case will be the presence of scars on the chest. The trade-off for improved contour is one that you will have to accept prior to proceeding.
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November 3, 2015
Answer: 18 year old for male breast reduction surgery? Thank you for your question and photos. In my opinion, you can proceed with gynecomastia surgery (at the age of 18 years old)Correction of gynecomastia or breast reduction surgery will certainly help you; the trade-off associated with the surgery in your case will be the presence of scars on the chest. The trade-off for improved contour is one that you will have to accept prior to proceeding.
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November 2, 2015
Answer: Gynecomastia At the age of 18, you seem to have fully developed by now and I certainly think that you can have the gynecomastia surgery. I don't know about the OHIP, but here in my state gynecomastia surgery is never a covered procedure. Males that develop a one sided new breast mass later in life would be covered as a breast biopsy for a new mass or growth in the breast. But as gynecomastia is a common occurence, it is not usually covered.
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November 2, 2015
Answer: Gynecomastia At the age of 18, you seem to have fully developed by now and I certainly think that you can have the gynecomastia surgery. I don't know about the OHIP, but here in my state gynecomastia surgery is never a covered procedure. Males that develop a one sided new breast mass later in life would be covered as a breast biopsy for a new mass or growth in the breast. But as gynecomastia is a common occurence, it is not usually covered.
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