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Puffy nipple, Is it Gynecomastia or just puberty? (photo)

I am 16 male and I don't know why my nipple are so puffy. Am I suffering from gynecomastia or just puberty?? I am 5'7 tall 57 kg,please help doctor!!

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Teenage Gynecomastia

May 30th, 2016
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Thank you for your question.

Some form of #Gynecomastia is experienced by up to 2/3 of boys going through #puberty.  This form of gynecomastia is due to the surges in testosterone and estrogen which often lead to an imbalance of the testosterone:estrogen ratio. 

In up to 75% of boys who develop pubertal gynecomastia, it will disappear without treatment within 2 years. In 90% of boys with pubertal gynecomastia, it will disappear without treatment within 3 years

If you have major concerns, please contact a #boardcertified #plasticsurgeon for an in-person consultation to discuss the best treatment options for your specific situation.

Web reference: http://www.horowitzmd.com/male-plastic-surgery-newport-beach/gynecomastia/

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS


Orange County Plastic Surgeon
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Puffy nipple, Is it Gynecomastia or just puberty?

March 22nd, 2014
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Surgery can remove the glandular tissue, but your case is very mild.   Sometimes the condition will resolve.

Kenneth Hughes, MD

Los Angeles, CA

Web reference: http://www.hughesplasticsurgery.com/Gynecomastia-Male-Breast-Reduction.php

Kenneth B. Hughes, MD

Kenneth B. Hughes, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
4.9 out of 5 stars 443 reviews

Adolescent puffy nipples

March 16th, 2014
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Adolescent puffy nipples is gynecomastia.If you have it for less then 2 years,and it is not sever ,and it is not a hard lump ,and you are not embarrass  you can wait another year before deciding what is best for you.You can consult a plastic surgeon who is experienced with this kind of surgery.Good luck

Web reference: http://www.gynecomastia-md.com/

Mordcai Blau, MD

Mordcai Blau, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon
4.6 out of 5 stars 52 reviews

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