Im 16, I don't want it anymore

[anoone]

Look I don't want to get over that I have them, I want them the hell off of me. I have tried vigerous excersise, I don't want to do pills, that shit is too expensive. If there is some secret out there for cheap to get rid of these embarrassing life ruining things, please help me. They really make me hate myself. I've had them since I was 13, since then I've grown and lost weight, but it doesn't do shit, they don't shrink, they don't grow luckily, they just make me self conscious. Like I said, Im not looking for support, Im looking for a cure, a special excercise, something, so they can stop ruining my life

[DrBermant]

Look I don't want to get over that I have them, I want them the hell off of me. I have tried vigerous excersise, I don't want to do pills, that shit is too expensive. If there is some secret out there for cheap to get rid of these embarrassing life ruining things, please help me. They really make me hate myself. I've had them since I was 13, since then I've grown and lost weight, but it doesn't do shit, they don't shrink, they don't grow luckily, they just make me self conscious. Like I said, Im not looking for support, Im looking for a cure, a special excercise, something, so they can stop ruining my life

Being patient helps, in most cases puberty gynecomastia goes away on its own. Gynecomastia that has not resolved by two years typically does not go away. 

Check out my Teenage Gynecomastia Gallery.  Here you can find pictures before and after my gynecomastia surgery performed on teenagers and adolescent males.  The small image here will link to its much larger image - you can click on the details about this patient, the problem, surgical solutions, and results.

"How old should you be before considering Gynecomastia Surgery" are very common questions.  What age depends on many factors. 

We have many patients, family members, and parents who have raved how a compression garment can really help while waiting for surgery or until stabilization of a problem.

Body shaping garments are a good temporary contouring solution.  They do not help remove or treat gynecomastia.  When the garment is removed, the gynecomastia is still there.  They can provide an emotional band-aid for the stress of contour issues and bouncing tissues.

There is a theoretical advantage for the person losing weight.  Scars that evolve under pressure do better than scars without pressure.  These garments are designed to help with pressure and scar evolution.  With weight loss, there is the issue of skin shrinkage.  Pressure may help.  However, there are no studies to evaluate such issues.  Trying to desing such a study is difficult if not impossible.

You can see actual examples of Compression Chest Contouring Without Surgery for different types of gynecomastia here:

Compression Contouring After Massive Weight Loss

Body Shaping for Puffy Nipples

Body Shaping Compression Contouring for Overweight Male - This one shows the Black Vest in use.

Body Shaper Compression Garment for Severly Obese Male

Check out the multiple views for each patient. Clink on the links to see other views of the garment and features of this design I prefer.  We have tried many other brands and none seem to come close to what this one offers.

After surgery compression garments do not do well in pool water or sea water.  The salt or chlorine can damage the fabric.  There are Sun Protection Clothing Options designed for water use. 

A wet suit can also help.  Using a thin neoprene like Microprene can flatten the chest in water like a compression garment can help on land.  The after surgery garments do not work well in water, the wet suits do.  Both can be hot to wear, that is why I prefer a very thin garment.

Hope this helps,

Michael Bermant, MD
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