Understanding Gynecomastia in Puberty

Photo of a Teenage Boy with Gynecomastia in Puberty

Man boobs is affecting a lot of men of all ages and race but it’s mostly present on teenage boys due to Gynecomastia in Puberty which is nothing but a normal medical condition every adolescent guy will go through.  Yet typical as it maybe, having male breast can cause a lot of distress and misery to teenagers. It makes them shy to go walking in the beach topless or attend a swimming class because they fear that others will see their man boobs and tease them for it. Still, most of these adolescent guys are secretive about their condition even to their family and friends for they are confused about the real nature of their Gynecomastia.

During their teenage years, 90% of men will go through many hormonal changes in their bodies including having male breasts that looks a little lump under the areola and is smaller than 4 centimeters in diameter. At the age of 14, Gynecomastia in Puberty will start to grow among teenage men yet will go away within 2 years for 75% of teens and 3 years for some 90% without even the requirement for treatment.

Although male breasts is only common on men during puberty, any kid having male breasts that is experiencing anxiety and stress should go visit a GP so their depression can be eased out. Moreover, it will let them know that Gynecomastia in Puberty is happening to all teens his age and not only to him, plus the condition does not need treatment to vanish.

Looking for treatment is only necessary if the breasts size keeps on growing or it’s not regressing, as well as if having man boobs is already causing anxiety and stress to the teenager. During these times, parents are advised to accompany their kids having Gynecomastia in Puberty to an expert plastic surgeon that will help cure their child’s man boobs. 

Mr Richards, Leading Plastic Surgeon at Aurora Clinics describes the treatment options available if you have Male Breasts medically known as gynaecomastia. These include advice on exercise and fitness as well as the possible surgery options available.

For more information or to schedule a FREE Consultation with our specialist plastic surgeons, call us on 01844 214362.

Gynecomastia Exercises that Helps Eliminate Man Boobs

Suffering from Gynecomastia, popularly known as ‘man boobs’, is not a funny thing at all for it can affect a man’s well-being and social life. Having male breasts can indeed hurt a guy’s confidence since it can hinder them from doing certain things such as wearing tight shirts or walking along the beach topless. Feeling at ease with their loved ones during intimate moments will also become a problem. 

The growth of male breasts is often due to hormonal imbalance or being overweight. When there’s hormonal imbalance in a man’s body, unnecessary fatty cells are produced around the bust area, resulting to the occurrence of man boobs. This is why there are times that even those guys that are physically fit and not fat may also have protruding, feminine looking breasts. 

Fortunately, there are several Gynecomastia exercises that can aid in shrinking or eliminating those embarrassing man boobs. Majority of these exercise programs aims in getting rid of those extra fats on the chest and then producing more muscles that will eventually erase the appearance of male breasts. Take note though that there are also effective cardiovascular exercises that can assist in the removal of Gynecomastia as well as developing the entire body built of a guy. Examples of these cardiovascular workouts are: 

• Weightlifting
• Jogging
• Sprinting
• Stair Sprints
• Dumbbell Chest Press
• Cable Crossovers
• Press Ups

Doing those cardiovascular exercises alone will not give satisfactory outcomes in the removal of man boobs; instead, proper diet must be practiced too in order to effectively trim down the amount of fats in the breast tissue. Take note though that these exercises may not work well on cases of Gynecomastia wherein the tissue construction is mainly glandular. 

However, it’s highly advised that guys who have man boobs must at least first try doing Gynecomastia exercises before undergoing any form of treatments since those workout techniques are usually effective when it comes to helping men reach their proper weight. Once a guy is on his correct weight, unnecessary fats on his chest will be avoided; thus no embarrassing man boobs to bother him. If the man boobs cannot be remedied by exercising, then Gynecomastia cosmetic surgery will be required. 

Mr Richards, Leading Plastic Surgeon of Aurora Clinics talks about the treatment options for Male Breast Reduction also known as gynaecomastia. These include advice on exercise and a discussion of the types of surgery available.

For more information call our office number 01844 214362.

Know the Common Symptoms of Gynecomastia

Before and After photos of Gynecomastia Surgery

Some guys think that having male breasts is such a horrific situation that often leads them to feel really depressed. What most men don’t know is that Gynecomastia, popularly known as ‘man boobs’ is a condition that is common among many men of all ages and race. In fact, having male breasts is prevalent among teenage boys as a result of the hormonal changes happening on their bodies during puberty and simply goes away once they reach adulthood. Yet there are instances when the man boobs stay even if a guy is already done with his puberty stage.  

Men will know if they are affected by Gynecomastia if they have the following symptoms:

• Breasts Bigger than the Normal Size

This is the number one, most common symptom of a ‘man boobs’ condition.  Having breasts that appears to be that of a teenage girl or for some men, just like that of an ordinary female breasts is a result of the buildup of excess fatty tissues in the chest brought about by certain factors like hormonal imbalance or genetic factors. 

• Bloated, Protruding Nipples

Just like the first symptom, the growth of bloated, protruding nipples is as well due to the buildup of excess fatty tissues in a man’s chest. This can be quite embarrassing especially when a guy is wearing a tight shirt since the bloated nipples can look really prominent and might be mistaken for being aroused most of the time. 

The good thing about Gynecomastia is that it’s a condition that can be easily lessened or completely eliminated through various treatment methods. Depending on the condition and kind of the ‘man boobs’ a guy have, there’s an ideal treatment for it in the form of either an exercise or cosmetic procedure that will correct the problem of having male breasts. 

Men suffering from ‘man boobs’ need not worry much since this condition will not bring dangers to their health. However, having male breasts or nipples that are bigger than the normal size can be quite embarrassing that it’s best to seek for solutions on how to eradicate the issue. As I mentioned it already, Gynecomastia is not hard to treat; so don’t hesitate to visit your GP or cosmetic surgeon and ask for their advice on how to successfully eliminate man boobs. 

Mr Richards, Leading Plastic Surgeon at Aurora Clinics describes the treatment options available if you have Male Breasts medically known as gynaecomastia. These include advice on exercise and fitness as well as the possible surgery options available.  

For more information or to schedule a FREE Consultation with our specialist plastic surgeons, call us on 01844 214362.

Gynecomastia Surgery | Facts

There are numerous reasons why male breasts develop, also known as Gynecomastia.  This condition usually happens during puberty or at old age. Male breasts develop during puberty mostly because of hormonal imbalance. And most of the time teens who experienced this condition usually undergo surgery. However, we highly recommend that they have to wait until they are of legal age or at least they reached 18 to 20 years. We have several patients who got their cases resolve and don’t need to go through with surgery.  

Before Gynecomastia Surgery

After the grace period (20 years old), if Gynecomastia still did not disappear, the cause of the condition should be identified.  The most common causes of male breasts development are using prohibited drugs or drugs containing cimetidine, marijuana, and obesity.  Steroid use can also trigger such predicament, especially weight builders. Furthermore, male breasts can be hereditary.

There are some who are not overweight, but still acquire this condition. Typically, fat accumulates on some parts of one’s body. Some develop them on the chest or tummy. Unfortunately, there are others who have it on their breasts.

After Gynecomastia Surgery

Majority of our patients who come to Aurora Clinics, previously tried in stopping their development by doing exercises for the chest. However, doing so can make the pectoralis major muscle (muscle on the breast) stronger.  It worsens the situation. It can make the muscle much thicker, and enhances the breast to develop even more.  Exercise will never ease the fatty tissues growth. For those men, who are fond of doing chest exercises it would be best to discontinue exercising.  Do normal exercises and do not ever attempt to do chest exercises ever again.  You can still lose weight without those exercises. Focus more on your shoulder muscles or any part of your body, except for your chest.  Being physically fit and having a right diet is the best step in stopping the condition.

In the event Gynecomastia still continues to develop after following a healthy diet and exercise. Another option left for you is surgery.

If you want more information about Gynecomastia, its treatment, and how to face it, you can reach us at www.aurora-clinics.co.uk or 0800 328 5743 (United Kingdom number).