Since I was a teenager (now 25) I've had a lot of breast tissue. Lately I have discovered by pressing hard into the area of and around the nipple that there are small lumps in my chest. They don't feel very big, less than an inch in size. I was wondering if it may be gynecomastia, or if it is supposed to be there? I've been told all men have mammary glands, so this is very confusing to me. I've added some pictures too. Thanks in advance.
August 19, 2016
Answer: Do I have gynecomastia? Gynecomastia, or abnormal enlargement of the breast in a male, often presents in the early teen years and can result in a palpable breast mass in the central aspect of the chest behind the nipple. All men do have breast tissue but it is not usually not palpable unless it increases in size as a result of hormones, medications, recreational drug use, or other medical conditions. Based on your time of onset and palpable lumps it sounds like you have gynecomastia. Treatment can involve liposuction and/or surgical excision of the breast tissue depending on the size of the breast tissue. An exam by a plastic surgeon will help you determine the best treatment plan for you.
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August 19, 2016
Answer: Do I have gynecomastia? Gynecomastia, or abnormal enlargement of the breast in a male, often presents in the early teen years and can result in a palpable breast mass in the central aspect of the chest behind the nipple. All men do have breast tissue but it is not usually not palpable unless it increases in size as a result of hormones, medications, recreational drug use, or other medical conditions. Based on your time of onset and palpable lumps it sounds like you have gynecomastia. Treatment can involve liposuction and/or surgical excision of the breast tissue depending on the size of the breast tissue. An exam by a plastic surgeon will help you determine the best treatment plan for you.
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August 19, 2016
Answer: Do I have gynecomastia? Gynecomastia is the appearance of a female breast in men. The condition can range from very minor projection of the nipple areola complex, or "puffy nipple" appearance, to severe excess of breast tissue and fat, with a large, possible sagging skin envelope. You appear to have a minor case, as you have mild projection of tissue, best seen in your oblique view photo. All men have some form of rudimentary breast tissue, and in most men it is quite minimal. Anabolic steroids, marijuana, and finasteride, a drug used for hair growth in small doses and benign prostate gland hyperplasia in larger doses, are a few causes of breast tissue growth in men.Surgery for gynecomastia typically consists of a combination of liposuction and direct tissue excision through a small incision on the underside of the nipple areola complex. I seldom use drains in this surgery, although some plastic surgeons use them routinely.
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August 19, 2016
Answer: Do I have gynecomastia? Gynecomastia is the appearance of a female breast in men. The condition can range from very minor projection of the nipple areola complex, or "puffy nipple" appearance, to severe excess of breast tissue and fat, with a large, possible sagging skin envelope. You appear to have a minor case, as you have mild projection of tissue, best seen in your oblique view photo. All men have some form of rudimentary breast tissue, and in most men it is quite minimal. Anabolic steroids, marijuana, and finasteride, a drug used for hair growth in small doses and benign prostate gland hyperplasia in larger doses, are a few causes of breast tissue growth in men.Surgery for gynecomastia typically consists of a combination of liposuction and direct tissue excision through a small incision on the underside of the nipple areola complex. I seldom use drains in this surgery, although some plastic surgeons use them routinely.
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