My nipples became puffy but there's not hard tissue underneath.

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I used to work out a ton. I stopped working out in march 10th this year. Since then, after march just one month, i started getting really puffy nipples. It has been puffy ever since. I am extremely unconsious about them and I really wish they would go away. Im 18, medium build, 181lb. Im sure this isnt Gyno....yet

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for sharing your question.  It sounds as if you may a condition termed pseudogynecomastia - an abnormal accumulation of only adipose tissue and not gland.  This can often be treated by liposuction alone, or you can return to working out.  Hope this helps.

Austin Hayes, MD · Answer

It's difficult to say without examining you. The swelling could be related to gynecomastia. Gynecomastia doesn't always have hard tissue under the nipple. Some gynecomastia is mostly fat and will therefore be softer. If your concern contact your primary care doctor for an examination.

Tal T. Roudner, MD, FACS · Answer

Ones is the accumulation of fatty tissue the other is glandular breast tissue. Try and go back to the gym and lose some weight. If it improves its likely fatty tissue if not or it actually gets worse it maybe glandular tissue and you will need an evaluation to the cause of it. If its painful seek the advice of a doctor as soon as possible.Good luck!

Sean Doherty, MD, FACS · Answer

Gynecomastia does not always entail hard tissue. Often, it is excess fat like you described. Obviously, if the condition improves with exercise then my recommendation would be to get back to working out. It's a lot simpler than surgery. Best of luck.

Mordcai Blau, MD · Answer

From your description it may be gynecomastia.You should be examined by an experienced  Gynecomastia   surgeon to discuss your case.

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