Would gynecomastia surgery help flatten my nipples or am I risking more puffiness due to scar tissue?

January 17, 2023
Asked By:0wage1 in Los Angeles, California

Hi there, Since high school, I've always had an issue where my nipples would be poking through every shirt I wear. The surgeon evaluated me today at the consult and said I was a very minor case, with about 5-10g worth of tissue on each side. Would this surgery help flatten my nipples? Or would this procedure be risky and cause more puffiness than what I currently have due to scar tissue buildup?

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