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Would a Surgery Help my Puffy Nipples?

asked 1 year ago by Herotat in Iran
Latest answer by Shain A. Cuber, MD
Question viewed 1,604 times
Tags: age 25-34, male, candidate, puffiness, tamoxifen

I'm a 26 year-old man who wants to get rid of the swelling under his nipples. they are glandular and minimal with no pain unless i press them. yet i hate them. They devellped during my puberty and never got away. at that time a doctor tried TAMOXIPHENs on me but it didn't work. help me please.

6 answers to Would a Surgery Help my Puffy Nipples?

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Surgery for puffy nipples...

It is not uncommon for a male to develop swelling in their areolas during puberty. Some patients may also have enlarged breast tissue. A simple procedure of liposuctioning the excess fat and removing the glandual tissue from the areolas can leave you with a much flatter appearance. I would contact a board certified plastic surgeon to see if you are a candidate for this procedure.
Shain A. Cuber, MD

Marlboro Plastic Surgeon
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Gynecomastia Surgery and Areola Reduction

Thank you for the question. Gynecomastia comes from the Greek meaning "gyne" meaning woman and "mastos" meaning breasts. It refers to abnormal development of large mammary glands in males. The diagnosis can be made by physical examination where relatively firm tissue (breast gland tissue) can be differentiated from relatively soft tissue (adipose tissue). Breast prominence due to excessive adipose tissue is called pseudo-gynecomastia... more
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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Yes surgery will help

Your condition can be helped with surgery. If the tissue is very glandular then you would need direct excision (using a small incision around the nipple), and if the tissue is soft maybe liposuction alone can give you the desired result. Consult with a plastic surgeon.
Andre Aboolian, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
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Gynaecomastia

This is a type of gynaecomastia (male breast overgrowth). The nipples are puffy because of presence of gland tissue under the areola. This can be easily improved on by removing the excess tissue through a small incision at the margin of the areola. Please see a Plastic Surgeon.
Anindya Lahiri, MBBS

Birmingham Plastic Surgeon
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Gynecomastia

Surgical excision of the excess breast tissue is the best answer. This can usually be done through a very inconspicuous scar along the border of the lower areola. The excess breast gland (Gynecomastia) as well as any excess fat can be removed leaving a more natural shape.
Daniel P. Markmann, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
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Puffy Nipples and Gynecomastia Reduction

Dear Herotat in Iran: Puffy nipples are a common problem for many men, and frequently they arrive with puberty. Gynecomastia reduction surgery can help. A video and more information is available on my web site (after clicking "see video" click the grey link below). see video
Joseph Mele, MD

Walnut Creek Plastic Surgeon

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