Can a male's areolas get smaller via weight loss?

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I am a 16 year old male who has been very overweight my whole life. Lucky for me I'm tall so I don't have a gut but I have rather large areolas and I want to know If I lose weight (I've lost 40 lbs without exercise and I'm starting a plan within the week) and eliminate my "man beasts" do I have any hope of them shrinking when/if my chest goes flat? Even a little? Figured my answer could be different from a females since I could potentially eliminate my "breast" when a female can't without surgery.

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS · Answer

changes in #nipplesize and #manbreasts with weight lossyes ,  especially at your age,  it is possible for this to improve with time..  if your weight is stable in another year or so and there has not been any change  then talk with your parents about seeing a board certified plastic surgeon

Ajaya Kashyap, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.It is difficult to predict. The composition of the male chest varies a lot as does the response to weight loss and exercise. It is certainly worth waiting for. All The Best !

Mordcai Blau, MD · Answer

It is best to have consultation.How should I choose the right surgeon?Selecting a surgeon is as important a choice as the decision to undergo surgery. Choose carefully. The decision is yours. What follows is some advice to assist in making your selection.1. Experience matters. Choosing a surgeon who has performed over one thousand gynecomastia cases increases the likelihood that they have seen a case similar to yours in the past. Selecting a surgeon whose practice is focused on gynecomastia exclusively is also an indicator of experience.2. Results matter. The more before-and-after pictures a surgeon displays, the better. Pay attention not just to the number of pictures, but whether the surgeon is confident enough to show multiple angles of the same patient.3. Reviews matter. Have patients reviewed your surgeon? Did those patients undergo the surgery you are considering?4. Expertise matters. Is your surgeon recognized by the profession as an authority in the field? Are they certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery? Have they authored books or medical journal articles regarding your surgery?We hope these guidelines are of assistance when you are selecting your surgeon. When undergoing surgery, it is very important to be realistic about your expectations. Past results are not a guarantee of future results. Also, revision surgery tends to be significantly more difficult than initial surgery.

Robert E. Zaworski, MD (retired) · Answer

Lose the weight and see a board certified plastic surgeon for an in person evaluation to determine if you have gynecomastia.  Best to you.

Sherwood Baxt, MD (retired) · Answer

highly variable from individual to individual. Definitely worth a try and I would say you have a fair chance of improvement. Good luck with it.

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Can a male's areolas get smaller via weight loss?

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