Gynecomastia and
your Son
your Son
Most of us are able to look back on our childhood with a certain level
of fondness. Maybe you weren’t the prom queen, a child prodigy, or a baby genius,
but chances are the over- arching memory of your childhood is a good one….
Unless, of course, you suffered from gynecomastia.
of fondness. Maybe you weren’t the prom queen, a child prodigy, or a baby genius,
but chances are the over- arching memory of your childhood is a good one….
Unless, of course, you suffered from gynecomastia.
Gynecomastia is the official
name for male breast, and a very real condition that is especially difficult
for adolescent boys. With all of the
bodily changes brought on by adolescence, inconveniently, the way we interact
with each other also changes around that time. Boys will be expected to quickly
take off their shirts to play ball, or shower in the locker room afterwards,
etc… The fact is, hiding male breast is not easy, and usually results in an
even harsher lashing from their peers.
name for male breast, and a very real condition that is especially difficult
for adolescent boys. With all of the
bodily changes brought on by adolescence, inconveniently, the way we interact
with each other also changes around that time. Boys will be expected to quickly
take off their shirts to play ball, or shower in the locker room afterwards,
etc… The fact is, hiding male breast is not easy, and usually results in an
even harsher lashing from their peers.
Genetics, medications, hormonal imbalances, excess fat, and localized
glandular tissue are all common causes of gynecomastia. As a parent protecting
our children from harm is one of the most important jobs we have, but would you
go as far as to allow your son to undergo gynecomastia
corrective surgery? Many parents across the globe have opted to allow their
adolescent son go under the knife to correct his gynecomastia, rather than
subject him to the inevitable and or unbearable scrutiny of his peers.
glandular tissue are all common causes of gynecomastia. As a parent protecting
our children from harm is one of the most important jobs we have, but would you
go as far as to allow your son to undergo gynecomastia
corrective surgery? Many parents across the globe have opted to allow their
adolescent son go under the knife to correct his gynecomastia, rather than
subject him to the inevitable and or unbearable scrutiny of his peers.
Surgical correction is not for everyone and should serve only as a last
resort. Have your doctor examine your
son’s health, diet, and any other factors that could be contributing to his
gynecomastia; chances are there are many other means to treating his problem
without having to resort to surgery.
resort. Have your doctor examine your
son’s health, diet, and any other factors that could be contributing to his
gynecomastia; chances are there are many other means to treating his problem
without having to resort to surgery.
Some cases of gynecomastia, however, will only find their solution in
corrective surgery. If surgical extraction of the excess fat is necessary an
incision will be made around the areole to hide the scaring, and typically liposuction will be utilized to remove
the excess fat.
corrective surgery. If surgical extraction of the excess fat is necessary an
incision will be made around the areole to hide the scaring, and typically liposuction will be utilized to remove
the excess fat.
Due to the younger age and nature of adolescent men, recovery time is
very brief and he will be back to most regular activities after a day or two.
very brief and he will be back to most regular activities after a day or two.
If you would like to learn more about gynecomastia, or options for
treating your son’s gynecomastia please feel free to reach out to me, I would
love to help you and your family!
treating your son’s gynecomastia please feel free to reach out to me, I would
love to help you and your family!
–
Dr. Ali Sajjadian
Dr. Ali Sajjadian
Newport Beach, CA
