Gynecomastia Issues...?

My son suffers from Gynecomastia...He is 18 and I figured it would have subsided by now. He has approached me about getting the surgery done. I really do not want him to do have the surgery but if it makes him happy then I guess it could become an option. Are there any ways he can reduce his condition without surgery? Would working out and lifting weights reduce his breast size? How much does the surgery cost?
Thanks!

Okay first of all please wait until he is 21. The legal age is 18 but it is recommended that he is 21.

Unluckily, there is no way to reduce it, its true, Its women breasts in men. Believe me there are medicine but most gives fall hope. There are medicines to reduce the hormones but therir are severe side affects, like having children.

May i suggest you look in this website:

http://www.gynecomastia.org/

and click on discussion boards.

The cost i think is around 3000 pounds.

In the meantime until he turns 21, please please buy him special vest, Its very cheap (i am saying from my personal experience), from

http://www.underworks.com/993.html
or http://www.gynecomastia.underworks.com/ i think its the same company

The first site is recommended.

Or Google for gynecomastia vest.

Just make him wear a bra and save yourself money on surgery. Bras are much cheaper than the cost of surgery.

As far as nonsurgical methods go, it depends on his bodyfat.

Does he have excessive weight or even a little extra weight or is he thin? If he is thin and still has the puffy/swollen nipples, then surgery maybe the only option. But if he has extra weight, maybe that can be lost and will improve the condition of his chest.

I would suggest that you read NIH website - here is the link:
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/...

The bottom line is what does your son want?
If he is being mocked and made fun of over this - or does he feel he has to hide himself and afraid to take off his shirt - then the emotional issues alone would be enough to suggest corrective surgery. But this is best to have a good dialog w/your family doctor.

surgery might be covered by insurance but you will have to aky the doctor

Gynecomastia is a proliferation of glandular breast tissue in a male. It is commonly confused with pseudogynecomastia, which is simply excessive fat in the breast tissue. Gynecomastia, as you suggested, is fairly common during childhood and puberty. Uncommonly, it may persist past age 17 (persistent pubertal gynecomastia). Besides this, other causes include medication use, overactive thyroid, and hormonal disorders.

Assuming that your son has true persistent pubertal gynecomastia, that is causing him distress, he might benefit from a trial of medication (possibly Tamoxifen, but has not been approved for this purpose by the FDA). Surgery may also be an option. Regardless, he should be evaluated by his doctor.

I also have the same problem but i'm only 16.I read a lot about it so as to find a solution quickly.I thought about having surgery but for the time being i cannot afford it.I also found something which could interest your son
http://www.losemanboobs.com/
It is not 100% guaranteed to work for everyone but it has helped a lot of men and it is better than to spend money over surgery.

There are diet and exercise cures out there to address moderate Gynecomastia.

Also, if he smokes marijuana, that can contribute to the problem.