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.

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