Gynecomastia in Adolescents

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Dr. Blau – The artist of surgery! I developed gynecomastia during puberty and it affected my self confidence and self-esteem greatly. Being a three sport athlete in high school I trained frequently, but no matter how hard I trained I still suffered from “puffy nipples” / gynecomastia. As I grew older I always researched methods and treatments on how to correct the problem. Most of the articles I found said surgery was the best option. After researching plastic surgeons for approximately a year Dr. Blau was the man. I contacted his office and set up a consultation, before leaving I had my surgery booked. Dr. Blau is very passionate in what he does and wants his patients to be 100% satisfied with the results. I can say after 3 months Dr. Blau did a phenomenal job and I could not be happier with the results. He continues to follow up with his patients expressing his passion for what he does. If you are suffering from gynecomastia I would recommend Dr. Blau you will not be disappointed!

By R.B.

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About Gynecomastia in Adolescents


Congenital or Hereditary Gynecomastia is usually evident by the ages of 10 to 12 in boys. Thirty percent to sixty percent of young boys suffer from large male breasts and as many as thirty percent may live with enlarged male breasts for the rest of their lives. Gynecomastia in teenagers may also occur as a result of obesity, and less often for hormonal reasons, such as Klinefelter Syndrome and testicular tumors. In many cases, though, no specific cause of the gynecomastia can be found.

In true gynecomastia, the breast enlargement is due to glandular breast tissue (mammary tissue), and in pseudogynecomastia, excess adipose tissue is the cause of the enlarged chest. It is marked by the diffuse fatty tissue infiltration of the breast & axillary (armpit) areas. In pseudogynecomastia cases, diet and exercise may be advised before considering surgical procedures. In many adolescent gynecomastia cases, both the glandular and fat tissues are present. In these cases, the adolescent develops larger-than-normal deposits of glandular and adipose tissue, and these tissues may be permanent.

Having large male breasts may be a significant psychological and social problem for adolescents and, in fact, may leave a negative impact that carries on into adulthood. Protruding breasts in young males often leads to teasing from peers, and often the adolescent will use avoidance in dealing with the condition. Behavior often includes hiding the chest in public, such as swimming or taking their shirt off, withdrawing from others.

During adolescence, nearly two-thirds of all gynecomastia cases are bilateral but often each breast can be affected to different degrees. Adolescent gynecomastia often regresses spontaneously within six months of onset, 75 percent within two years, and nearly 80 to 90 percent resolve within three years. By the age of 16 to 17, this condition decreases in about 2/3 of young adult males. Dr. Blau’s observation is that in severe adolescent cases, there may be residual glandular tissue, and in many other cases involving tubular or saggy breasts, gynecomastia may still remain behind the nipple-areola complex well into adulthood and is mostly permanent.

Gynecomastia treatment mainly consists of male breast reduction surgery. In Dr. Blau’s opinion, there is an obvious indication that male breast surgery should be performed in selective cases. After 25 years and a significant number of adolescent patients, Dr. Blau has developed a keen sense of when adolescent requires early surgical intervention. When confronting adolescent patients, conservative measures should be attempted prior to the consideration of surgical intervention. As with all cosmetic surgery, results will be rewarding if expectations are realistic. All surgical procedures carry some risk which your doctor will discuss with you.

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Your Gynecomastia in Adolescents will be performed in Dr. Mordcai Blau, M.D., P.C.' surgery center located in White Plains, NY.

Results


The following adolescent male breast reduction before-and-after photos will give you a sense of the results Dr. Blau has achieved in teenager gynecomastia surgery. However, each patient is unique and previous results are not a guarantee for individual outcomes.

Photos Courtesy of Dr. Mordcai Blau, M.D., P.C. ~ Individual results may vary.


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* Individual results may vary.

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Cost of Gynecomastia Treatment In Adolescents


The cost breakdown of gynecomastia surgery includes medical tests, surgeon’s fees, the cost of anesthesia, hospital charges, and post-procedure garments. It is also affected by what type of procedure you will need and how long it will take to perform it. If it is unilateral gynecomastia, a condition affecting only one breast, it will cost around $6,900, but the cost will increase to 9,600 for bilateral gynecomastia. A surgery for severe bilateral gynecomastia with sagging skin will cost $10,000 to $20,000.

You will know what procedure you will get after the consultation with Dr. Blau.

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Do you want to address your or your child’s gynecomastia and feel more confident? If your loved one in White Plains, NY is affected by the condition, Dr. Blau can help. He has over three decades of experience as a plastic surgeon and is certified by the American Board of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Contact us to arrange your consultation today.

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