Do I have a dead nipple? Left looks saggy and doesn't get hard as often as the right. (photo)

Surgical reduction of gynecomastia seems as though it would be relatively simple and straightforward – just ‘remove the lump’ and the chest will look normal. But it is actually a deceptively challenging procedure that requires detailed preoperative evaluation and planning, a rational and stepw...

Thanks for the question. After 6 weeks your surgery area is totally healed and yes you can play basketball and also do other sport activities. I wish you all the best.

Assuming that all of the glandular tissue was removed, the chances of your gynecomastia returning are extremely low to non-existent. Hope this helps. 

I totally understand your frustration, but 5 weeks is really too soon to be passing judgement on your results. You are still swollen and very well could be for the next few months. For now, be patient. If you are still not happy at 6 months post op then speak with your surgeon.

Like everything, there is a scale of "normal". Your nipples are simply on the larger end of that scale. If they really bug you, you could schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss nipple reduction surgery, but this will probably also reduce your nipple sensation....

This is typically due to hormonal or weight changes. If there has been no weight gain and the mass has enlarged it should be evaluated by your doctor to insure it isn't something more significant.  Don't sleep on it. All the Best, Dr. J