How to treat teenage gynecomastia?

Male or female: Females don't seem to mind gynecomastia as teenagers. If you're a male, it happens as your body makes estrogen while it's learning to make the right amount of testosterone. It often resolves or appears to lessen as you go through puberty and gain height and weight. If not, check w/your doctor re: prolactin and other problems. There is no easy solution if you're normal.

Depends on the situa: Pubertal gynecomastia will occur in 1/3 to 1/2 of males & generally last about a year before fading.Up to 3 years is noted occasionally before disappearing. Overweight kids can appear to have it from just fat accumulation.If present after 3 years, surgical removal of the glandular tissue & liposuction of any associated fatty tissue will do the job.

Varies...: Assuming a young man has achieved a long-term stable weight and there are no “causative agents” involved, surgery may be indicated. If persistent, gynecomastia is often best treated with partial excision of the prominent glandular tissue as well as liposuction surgery of the peripheral chest area. If the prominence of the chest wall is caused by adipose tissue, then liposuction may suffice.