Confused about gynecomastia. Can puffy nipples just be fat? There was no gland after doing lipo and periareolar incision (Photo)

February 15, 2015
Asked By:The scuba diver in Miami, FL

My puffy nipples had been bothering me for years. During examination, surgeon said he was going to do tumescent liposuction and gland removal via periareolar incision. After surgery, he said there was no gland palpable after doing lipo. The chest looked flat already. He wanted to make sure and visually checked both nipples by doing the incisions. He said no gland was there. Could the puffy nipples be caused by just fat or did he miss the glands? Nipples are still puffy but not as much as preop.

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February 21, 2015

Answer: He missed the glands

February 21, 2015

Answer: He missed the glands

February 15, 2015

Answer: Prominent Chest may be Mainly Adipose Tissue...

February 15, 2015

Answer: Prominent Chest may be Mainly Adipose Tissue...

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