Gynecomastia or chest fat? (Photo)

According to official statistics, 36% of adult young men and 57% of older #adult men in the United States have this medical condition in one of the four grades. About 200,000 to 3 million cases of #gynecomastia are being reported every single year. So if you have #breast #enlargement and you feel you're an exception, please understand that 1 in 3 young adult #men and 1 in 2 older adult men are just like you and have breast enlargement. There are three types of surgical treatment options available that treat gynecomastia. Your board-certified plastic surgeon will recommend the type best suited for you. The most important decision to be made before performing any surgical procedure is determining whether you are an ideal candidate. Weight, and more specifically body mass index (BMI), need to be considered when deciding.Consulting with a board-certified plastic surgeon is highly suggested in order to determine if you are a surgery candidate and what treatments are best for you.

And thank you for the photos.  Weight loss can result in excess skin.  There is probably still some fat and glandular tissue.  If skin doesn't retract after weight loss then your best option may be surgery.  A good start is a consult from a board certified plastic surgeon. More information is available in the link attached.

Good for you, great accomplishment!I appreciate your concern, but physical exam would be helpful. However, your photo demonstrates possibly mild Gynecomastia which is usually treated by liposuction alone. The scars are small and well hidden. Insurance may or may not cover it, depends on your policy. Check out the link below to an article I wrote about Gynecomastia, as you may find it helpful. Seek out a board certified plastic surgeon in your area, good luck!

Good job on your weight loss! If you have had your "manboobs" for two years or more, it is most likely that they are permanent and can only be removed by surgery. Be sure to consult with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon that specializes in gynecomastia. Good luck!

Congrats on your weight loss. You do appear to have gynecomastia, but yours is a small volume as opposed to many of my patients. If you wish to have your breast tissue gone and a flat chest, then surgery is your only option. Most of the tissue can probably be liposuctioned, but the thicker nodule will perhaps need a small incision around the lower edge of your areola.  Good  luck.