Gynecomastia Has Psychological Impact on Adolescent Boys, Reports Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Effects on Self-Esteem and Social Functioning Support 'Early Intervention and Treatment'Arlington Heights, Ill. (April 2, 2013) – Persistent breast enlargement (gynecomastia) negatively affects self-esteem and other areas of mental and emotional health in adolescent males, reports the April issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery® , the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). Even mild gynecomastia