I have puffy nipples is it gyno or fat? How can I get rid of it and when? (photo)

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Stanley Okoro, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question and the photo you provided. Be sure to consult with a board certified plastic surgeon because they will need more information and more photos to create a well crafted surgical plan. Based on this one photo, it is possible you have breast tissue and could benefit from a combination of liposuction with gland/tissue excision. Good luck!

Franziska Huettner, MD, PhD, FACS · Answer

Dear Adventurous272206,
Thank you for your question and photo.  It is difficult to say for sure without an in-person consultation, but from looking at your photo, you may be a good candidate for gynecomastia repair.  This may help to potentially remove some of the excess skin and tissue from the chest and under the nipple area.  This may possibly be done in conjunction with liposuction to potentially give better contour.  I suggest at this current time that you schedule a virtual or an in-person consultation with a board-certified Plastic Surgeon to go over your specific goals, expectations, and to develop a unique plan for you.  Best of luck and stay safe!

Franklin D. Richards, MD · Answer

Thank you for your photos. Yes...this is gynecomastia and can be nicely treated. This can be done through direct excision using an incision around the nipple. It can also be removed using minimally invasive techniques though a small puncture in your armpit area.  Any surrounding gynecomastia of the breast outside of the nipple area can also be removed at the same time.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Photo provided does not allow a definite diagnosis to be made. You probably have a component of gynecomastia, and surgery would improve this. Skype or in-office consult would be necessary for evaluation of the extent of your gynecomastia and to give you the best recommendation regarding whether liposuction, excision, or a combination of both would be the best approach. Whether you have puffy nipples or puffy areolae, both can be corrected in a small procedure under local anesthesia.

Phillip Chang, MD · Answer

Hi Adventurous272206

Treatment options for enlarged male breasts depend on the amount of breast enlargement and the amount of associated excess skin.  Treatment options for enlarged male breasts depend on the amount of breast enlargement and the amount of associated excess skin.

I have puffy nipples is it gyno or fat? How can I get rid of it and when? (photo)

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