I still have gynecomastia but I have no fat on my body and I've tried everything. Any suggestions? (photos)

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Thanks for the photos.  Exercise won't affect the glandular component.  At 17, it is still possible that gynecomastia will resolve.  However, there is a rather easy solution to it.  Surgery can safely remove the glandular tissue. Be sure to chose a board certified plastic surgeon.

If you have had gynecomastia since age 13, it most likely is not going to go away by itself. I recommend that you see a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon that specializes in male breast reduction who will be able to evaluate your condition and explain all of your options. Good luck!

Hello, if you are already slim then losing additional body weight likely is not going to remove the issue.  You could simply wait and see if it resolves over the next few years or seek medical attention to discuss ways to surgically remove excess tissue.

I have treated many patients that are athletic but have gynecomastia. You have glandular tissue that would benefit from removal to give your nipple/areola area a flatter and more normal appearance. It is a routine procedure with easy recovery. I would recommend discussing this with a board certified plastic surgeon to determine the best option in your situation.

I am sorry to hear about your concerns regarding breast size/shape. Generally speaking, assuming a young man has achieved a long-term stable weight and there are no “causative agents” involved, surgery may be indicated to treat persistent gynecomastia. It is often best treated with partial excision of the prominent glandular tissue. If the prominence of the chest wall is caused by adipose tissue alone , then liposuction surgery may suffice. When the time is right, seek consultation with well experienced plastic surgeons who can demonstrate significant experience achieving the types of outcomes you would be pleased with. You may find the attached link helpful to you as you learn more. Best wishes.

How should I choose a surgeon?Selecting a surgeon is as important a choice as the decision to undergo surgery. Choose carefully. The decision is yours. What follows is some advice to assist in making your selection.1. Experience matters. Choosing a surgeon who has performed over one thousand gynecomastia cases increases the likelihood that they have seen a case similar to yours in the past. Selecting a surgeon whose practice is focused on gynecomastia exclusively is also an indicator of experience.2. Results matter. The more before-and-after pictures a surgeon displays, the better. Pay attention not just to the number of pictures, but whether the surgeon is confident enough to show multiple angles of the same patient.3. Reviews matter. Have patients reviewed your surgeon? Did those patients undergo the surgery you are considering?4. Expertise matters. Is your surgeon recognized by the profession as an authority in the field? Are they certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery? Have they authored books or medical journal articles regarding your surgery?We hope these guidelines are of assistance when you are selecting your surgeon. When undergoing surgery, it is very important to be realistic about your expectations. Past results are not a guarantee of future results. Also, revision surgery tends to be significantly more difficult than initial surgery.

You work out.  You burn calories.  You have minimal body fat.  You are doing everything right, but you still have gynecomastia (enlarged male breasts).  What's going on?Gynecomastia can be fatty (generally involving the entire breast) or glandular (generally concentrated deep to the nipple areola).  Glandular tissue is firm, fibrous, and white--this is the same tissue that produces milk in women.  Your gynecomastia is glandular.Recommendations: 1. Consider evaluation by an endocrinologist (hormone doctor) to rule out an underlying abnormality.  In the vast majority of patients, no underlying hormonal problem is found.  2. If this is negative, consider surgery.  Surgery will entail a small incision along the lower edge of the areola (pigmented skin around the nipple) with removal of the underlying glandular tissue.  All stitches are internal and absorbable.  The scars are generally inconspicuous.  

There is two types of tissue in male breasts.The tissue are fat and glandular tissue.The fat responds to diet the glandular component does not.Removal of the glandular component requires surgery.

It appears from your photos that you have gynecomastia.  You will need surgery to correct this.  Talk to your parents about seeing a Plastic Surgeon for a consultation.