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Doctor my son is 12 years old and he has diagnosed with gynecomastia. I am not at all aware about this disease. Is this curable?
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Generally, gynecomastia does not need any medical attention as it usually goes away on its own. The male breasts become normal again within a few months to a couple of years. If it becomes severe, your doctor will prescribe you medicines. There are also surgeries to reduce the size of the breast. Surgery options include: 1) liposuction- this helps in removing the extra fat from the breast but not the breast gland tissue. 2) mastectomy- the surgery is performed to remove the breast gland tissue. Small incisions are made to perform the surgery and it has a less recovery time as well.
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