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I Have a Completely Flat Chest but I Have Puffy Nipples. Is This Gynecomastia? 6'1'190lb

asked 5 months ago by kdmkls in Joliet, IL
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
Question viewed 295 times
Tags: candidate, flat chest, hormones, puffy nipples

I am 6'1' and 190lbs. I am extremely athletic and am a pitcher. I have always had these puffy nipples but no other symptoms. My chest is completely flat otherwise. Is this hormonal? Is it gynecomastia? Should I see a plastic surgeon or a hormonal doctor?

2 answers to I Have a Completely Flat Chest but I Have Puffy Nipples. Is This Gynecomastia? 6'1'190lb

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Gynecomastia?

Thank you for the question. Your description is consistent with gynecomastia; however, direct examination by your primary care physician or plastic surgeon will be necessary for definitive diagnosis. Best wishes.
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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Gynecomastia

It is difficult to diagnose without an examination. Gynecomastia is usually (75% of the time) not due to any other casue other than bad luck but sometimes due to testicular or other tumors, medications such as cimetidine, marijuana use, or other odd disorders like Klinefelters. A quick exam can rule all of the these things out and if there is any question blood tests and/or CT scan can usually rule them out. Assuming your problem is just benign gynecomastia, nipple puffiness may be caused by... more
Jacob Freiman, MD

Miami Beach Plastic Surgeon

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