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I am 29 years old. 5'5" and 140 pounds. Skinny fat with pot belly. Do I have gynecomastia? (photo)

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I have always been skinny fat with little muscle and a belly that protrudes. When I was 10 pounds lighter, my chest area wasn't as pointy as now, just slightly. Will my chest flatten if I reduce my body fat percentage or will this need surgery?

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