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.

1 photo

Answers (13)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
MOST RECENT
July 2, 2016

Answer: Treating Puffy Nipples

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
MOST RECENT
July 2, 2016

Answer: Treating Puffy Nipples

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
March 27, 2015

Answer: Puffy nipples and gynecomastia

Tim Neavin, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
March 27, 2015

Answer: Puffy nipples and gynecomastia

Tim Neavin, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
March 3, 2015

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

March 3, 2015

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

Recommended reading

Gynecomastia Surgery

Everything you need to know about Gynecomastia Surgery

  • 94% worth it
  • 1.1k reviews
  • Avg cost: $8,510
Learn More
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
February 15, 2015

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

Tom J. Pousti, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 15, 2015

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

Tom J. Pousti, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
February 22, 2015

Answer: Puffy Nipples After Gynecomastia Surgery

February 22, 2015

Answer: Puffy Nipples After Gynecomastia Surgery

Recommended reading

Gynecomastia Surgery

Everything you need to know about Gynecomastia Surgery

  • 94% worth it
  • 1.1k reviews
  • Avg cost: $8,510
Learn More
ADVERTISEMENT