Do I have gynecomastia or does this look like excess fat from having puffy nipples? (Photo)

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I have been lifting weights for a few years now and I have noticed that my chest does not look the same as other males. I have excess fat/tissues in my pectorals and am wondering if I just continue cutting weight if this will go away. Also I have never taken any form of steroid/prohormone. Normally I have puffy nipples but in the pictures they are hard. Also I have no pain or sensitivity in my nipples ever, I am just semiconscious of the look.

Tim Neavin, MD · Answer

Thanks for the photos.  You probably have a mild case of gynecomastia.  Be sure to obtain an evaluation from a board certified plastic surgeon.  A small incision around the areola can safely remove the gland and give you a tight chest.

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS · Answer

If you are unhappy with your breast size then you may want to consider corrective cosmetic surgery regardless of the cause, especially if you are not planning on loosing weight. Gynecomastia simply means that your breasts are too big and has features of a women's breast. There are varying degrees of gynecomastia ranging from puffy nipple to severe breast enlargement and/or breast sag. The severity of the gynecomastia will determine which treatment option is necessary. In most cases, men suffer from standard gynecomastia, which can be surgically treated as an in-office procedure under local anesthesia. For more severe cases, it may be recommended that you have your procedure under general anesthesia at an outpatient surgery center. Your consultation will determine which option is best suited for treating your gynecomastia.

Ajaya Kashyap, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.I do not see any significant Gynecomastia. Do not worry too much about the skin that you feel when you pull on your nipple. I do not think weight loss will change this. You should make an appointment with an experienced Board Certified Plastic Surgeon who can further evaluate you and advise you.All The Best !

Michael J. Weinberg, MD · Answer

Thanks for this question.As always it's hard to tell from the photos. Having said that and taking your description into account, it looks like you have some gynecomastia. This can be managed realtively easily with surgery and the scars are very acceptable.

Ryan Neinstein, MD, FRCSC · Answer

looks like there is not much fat there and it is mostly extra breast tissue which typically needs to be cut out,important to see a surgeon in person for a better evaluation

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