When will gynecomastia go away?

Surgery: Adjusting the endocrine levels during the first six months of gynecomastia development may help in its regression. However, after that time frame the breast tissue tends to remain and harden. This leaves surgery as the only treatment option. The surgical procedures include: gland excision, or gland excision accompanied by liposuction.

It varies: Adolescent gynecomastia wil go away by about 18 years of age- if it is going to. It may be due to obesity and require weight loss. Most commonly it requires surgery.

1-3 Years: Pubertal gynecomastia tends to spontaneously “regress” within one to 3 years after onset. Adult on-set gynecomastia will likely not regress unless it is associated with a condition such as obesity or caused by use of a specific medication or medical condition. Often best treated with partial excision of the prominent glandular tissue as well as liposuction surgery of the peripheral chest.

May or may not: Most cases of gynecomastia are idiopathic (no known cause). Most commonly, young men going through puberty may have temporary breast enlargement due to hormonal changes. Typically it "goes away" after 3-4 years and therefore it is not recommended to operate right away on a 13-14 year old just going through puberty. Rare hormonal causes may improve when the hormonal problem is addressed.