As a teen, what is gynecomastia?
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Dr. Michael Roizen answered:Gynecomastia (breast development in males) can happen in normal, healthy
guys. Often, between ages thirteen and fifteen, boys get a little fatty tissue right behind their nipples. Fat can resemble breast tissue, so if you are worried about your breast contour, try pushups, pull ups, and weight training to work your pectoralis (chest wall) muscles.Usually, gynecomastia goes away on its own. But if you are one of those rare guys with a serious issue (meaning that you would fit in at least a C or D cup bra), you can see a cosmetic surgeon about procedures to correct the problem. Also see a doctor if one side is much different than the other.
Gynecomastia (breast development in males) can happen in normal, healthy guys. Often, between ages thirteen and fifteen, boys get a little fatty tissue right behind their nipples. Fat can resemble breast tissue, so if you are worried about... More -
Dr. Stuart Linder answered:Gynecomastia may be seen in teenage boys that present to my practice with their parents. The main concern is an enlarged lump of tissue behind the nipple-areolar complex that may be painful and aesthetically disturbing. Often the child presents with emotional issues including embarrassment and ridicule from other boys in social settings including gym class. The best treatment for severe gynecomastia includes both liposuction of the chest wall and a partial subcutaneous mastectomy (direct removal of the tissue) of the retroareolar tissue to smooth out the central chest area. I often prefer to wait until the child reaches the age of 18 prior to surgical intervention.
Gynecomastia may be seen in teenage boys that present to my practice with their parents. The main concern is an enlarged lump of tissue behind the nipple-areolar complex that may be painful and aesthetically disturbing. Often the child presents with... More
