hi dr bermant i have a question for u if u are reading this i am a sufferer of gynecomastia since 12 now i am 16 and its sucks cant even wear a shirt that makes me look good and could never think of takin of my shirt but i wannt the surgery and im saving up for it i will probably have the money in a bout 7 mnth and since im from ny the surgery is more expenisve but i have another question how much would the surgery be im a little over weight and may only need excision because im wrking out to get a low body fat % and was wondering how much the surgery would round out to be including anesthesia and the operating room thanks dr bermant hope to hear from you
At your age, this is something you need to discuss with your parents. If they agree, Jane is my office manager and can better discuss costs and prices. She can normally be reached at our office by phone Monday - Friday 9-5 Eastern Time at (804) 748-7737.
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.
Weight loss before gynecomastia surgery can be a major factor.
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 LossBody Shaping for Puffy NipplesBody Shaping Compression Contouring for Overweight Male - This one shows the Black Vest in use.
Body Shaper Compression Garment for Severly Obese MaleCheck 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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