I have puffed nipples and I am a male. What can I do to reduce it?

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sir/mam, i have swollen nipples,everything else in my body is alright just my nipples are puffy, at the age of 13 yr it started but then it was just pain in the nipples and then at the age of 15-16 yr the pain stopped.but then the puffiness just stayed on and now i am 19 yrs old. sir, why is the puffiness not going away.i can't even wear t-shirts or shirts . it runes the look.please suggest me and what problem do i have,and what should i do to reduce it.

Jose Perez-Gurri, MD, FACS · Answer

You are in great shape but it appears from your description and photos that you have gynecomastia. I would suggest correction of the gynecomastia by direct excision of the gland through a periareolar approach. The surgery will take approximately 1 hour and can be done with local anesthesia and IV sedation or general.Search for a surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery with years of experience. Look at many, many before and after photos. Make sure that the photos that you are shown belong to patients of the surgeon that you are considering, not his/her partner or the clinic. Given the opportunity to view countless before and after photos will give you a very good idea to the consistency of the work. Are you being shown a few good results? The situation is analogous to the baseball player who hits a home run once in a while as opposed to the player who has a high batting average because he is consistent every time he steps up to bat.You need to be able to speak with the surgeon's previous patients. There is nothing like a one to one sharing of info. RealSelf has done a wonderful job in allowing dialogue among patients.Next, is the surgeon an individual who can earn your trust? Trust is key. You want to be guided along your journey by someone whom you trust. Trust is earned by being candid and truthful. It should not be easily given to the title of MD.How many years has he/she been performing cosmetic surgery? Do you want an experienced surgeon or one that has had limited experience? How about the center, clinic or facility? Are they accredited by a national organization or do they just have State approval. Understand that at the current time, there are three nationally recognized organizations responsible for the highest levels of patient safety, AAAASF, AAACH and JCHO. You owe it to yourself to position yourself for the best possible results but under the most stringent safety regulations.How about anesthesia? Will you have a medical doctor certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology or a certified nurse anesthetist (CRNA)? Understand that there is no substitute for research. Cosmetic surgery, no matter how simple it may be to the patients, are invasive procedures and as such carry certain risks and complications. Research, research and then research some more. I wish you the best on your journey. I hope that the info provided has been helpful. Should you require any further clarification, do not hesitate to contact our institute. I answer all questions personally, not through patient coordinators or other marketing individuals. Good Luck

Sherwood Baxt, MD (retired) · Answer

sounds like classical gynecomastia.the only effective treatment I am aware of is surgery. there are no photos available but from the sounds of it something like that can be performed through a small incision inside the armpit which is all but invisible.good luck with it.

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