I am a 15 year old and I think I have gynecomastia. (photo)

Its difficult without a physical examination to determine if there is breast tissue, fat or both in your breasts.  I would first recommend you try your best to lose weight first if you think you need to.  It may be beneficial to see your Peds MD to do some bloodwork to make sure your hormones are OK.  Finally there is a large percentage of teens who develop breasts during puberty and see it go away as time goes on.  If you find your appearance is seriously affecting your confidence or ability to feel "normal", I would see a Plastic Surgeon with your parents.  Remember you are not alone and many males have this same issue at your age. 

Thank you for the question and pictures.  It would be necessary for a physician to perform a physical examination to determine if you have fat, breast tissue or both on your chest.  Based on his or her examination, you, along with your parents, can decide if it would be in your best interest to have breast reduction surgery.All the best,Dr. JSB

Hi Tony, it does appear that you have Gynecomastia, but it is very common in boys your age. The good news is that chances are good that by the time you turn 18, it will be gone. In the meantime, part of your Gynecomastia quite possibly is made up of fatty tissue, so diet and exercise should really improve your situation! Don't even consider surgery at this time. I have attached an article which I wrote describing all aspects of Gynecomastia, it well help you get a better understanding of the situation. Good luck!

You can have both fat and glandular tissue in the chest. An exam may help distinguish this. Most commonly it is primarily fatty tissue that is often successfully treated with liposuction.

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.