Dear Doctor, I believe that I might have gynaecomastia. It is only my nipples which sometimes seem a little puffy yet my chest (breast) is perfectly fine. Since I am currently at the age of 16, is surgery recommended if my case is gynaecomastia? In addition, if it should go away after a while, how long before it does so? Thanks, Any help is greatly appreciated!
Answer: Teens and Gynecomastia The male breast is composed of glandular tissue and fatty tissue. An excess in either type of tissue can cause the chest to take on the look of gynecomastia. Gynecomastia can affect men of all different body types. There are different types of #gynecomastia.
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Answer: Teens and Gynecomastia The male breast is composed of glandular tissue and fatty tissue. An excess in either type of tissue can cause the chest to take on the look of gynecomastia. Gynecomastia can affect men of all different body types. There are different types of #gynecomastia.
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August 23, 2015
Answer: Going through puberty - Normal Weight, Chest and yet I have Puffy Nipples, Is it still Gynaecomastia? Good advice would necessitate in person evaluation but if you are dealing with pubertal gynecomastia it often resolves within 1 to 3 years after onset. Adult onset gynecomastia however does not necessarily do so. If persistent, it is often best treated with partial excision of the prominent glandular tissue as well as liposuction surgery of the peripheral chest area. If the prominence of the chest wall is caused by adipose tissue, then liposuction surgery may suffice. I hope this, and the attached link, helps. Best wishes.
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August 23, 2015
Answer: Going through puberty - Normal Weight, Chest and yet I have Puffy Nipples, Is it still Gynaecomastia? Good advice would necessitate in person evaluation but if you are dealing with pubertal gynecomastia it often resolves within 1 to 3 years after onset. Adult onset gynecomastia however does not necessarily do so. If persistent, it is often best treated with partial excision of the prominent glandular tissue as well as liposuction surgery of the peripheral chest area. If the prominence of the chest wall is caused by adipose tissue, then liposuction surgery may suffice. I hope this, and the attached link, helps. Best wishes.
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August 20, 2015
Answer: Gynaecomastia Thank you for your question. From your description, it sounds like you do indeed have a mild case of gynecomastia. However, due to your age, there is a good possibility it will get better over time. I would be patient and wait until you are 18. If it has not gone away by then, it probably will not. You couold then talk to a Plastic Surgeon. Best wishes
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August 20, 2015
Answer: Gynaecomastia Thank you for your question. From your description, it sounds like you do indeed have a mild case of gynecomastia. However, due to your age, there is a good possibility it will get better over time. I would be patient and wait until you are 18. If it has not gone away by then, it probably will not. You couold then talk to a Plastic Surgeon. Best wishes
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August 20, 2015
Answer: Gynecomastia United Kingdom If it is not a major issue you can wait .How should I choose a surgeon?Choose carefully. The decision is yours. Advice to assist in making your selection.Only a board certified plastic surgeon1. Experience matters. Choosing a surgeon 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, the better. Pay attention whether the surgeon is confident enough to show multiple angles of the same patient.3.Only gynecomastia Reviews matter. 4. Expertise matters. Is your surgeon recognized by the profession as an authority in the field? Have they authored books or medical journal articles regarding your surgery?Be realistic about your expectations. Also, revision surgery tends to be significantly more difficult than initial surgery.
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August 20, 2015
Answer: Gynecomastia United Kingdom If it is not a major issue you can wait .How should I choose a surgeon?Choose carefully. The decision is yours. Advice to assist in making your selection.Only a board certified plastic surgeon1. Experience matters. Choosing a surgeon 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, the better. Pay attention whether the surgeon is confident enough to show multiple angles of the same patient.3.Only gynecomastia Reviews matter. 4. Expertise matters. Is your surgeon recognized by the profession as an authority in the field? Have they authored books or medical journal articles regarding your surgery?Be realistic about your expectations. Also, revision surgery tends to be significantly more difficult than initial surgery.
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August 20, 2015
Answer: Gynecomastia - signs and symptoms Thank you for your question.
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August 20, 2015
Answer: Gynecomastia - signs and symptoms Thank you for your question.
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