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28 Year Old with Gyno Since Puberty - Minneapolis, MN

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I have been having gynecomastia since I was 10...

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farah2020
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I have been having gynecomastia since I was 10 years old. My nipples were puffy and visible from shirts or t-shirts; this made me self-conscious and frustrated. I avoided sports, beaches, and every activity that demanded to wear a t-shirt. I got teased because of my breast so many times and that was emotionally disturbing. I tried many times to get rid of them, but I couldn't. I tried different exercises, weight lift, and diet and finally gave up when I became 22 years old and learned how to live with them.
Beginning of this year (2014) I made getting rid of gynecomastia my number 1 priority. Last month I decided to face the issue and go for surgery. I spent $3800 for the surgery and $400 for hotel and for the lab to check the tissue if there’s any diseases. The surgery went good and didn't have complications. I had incision to remove the breast tissue and liposuction. After two weeks my doctor told me to take off the compression vest, now I feel my nipples are puffy again but they're a bit smaller than before. My doctor told me that's because they're still swollen and you'll feel normal after a year, which is too long. Anyway, I can say it’s worth to have the surgery done, even though it takes for a while to notice the real difference.

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David O. Smith, MD (retired)

David O. Smith, MD (retired)

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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October 8, 2014
Wow, you look amazing. I have read other blogs where the swelling can take up to a year as well. Either way, it's totally different than your before's. Let us know any of the differences you see and/or able to do based on your new chest!
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October 21, 2014
Thank you Alicia
October 10, 2014
You look great so hang on and the swelling will subside.  It does take a while but I am sure you will notice improvement as the weeks pass.  Thank you for sharing your journey and pictures with the community.  
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October 21, 2014
Thank you Kimmers
October 21, 2014
You are welcome:)
November 11, 2014
I live in the area and I'm researching this procedure. Who was your surgeon?
November 11, 2014
I'm researching this procedure and I live in the MSP metro. Do you remember the name of your surgeon by chance?
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November 27, 2014
I'm sorry guys for not putting my surgeon name. Hey Musicman the doc I went is Dr Smith. He has his own surgery facility, therefore he doesn't charge hospital fee, which is usually $3000. Before I went to him I tried different places in 3 different states to find a reasonable price for my surgery that wouldn't break my bank.
January 4, 2015
dr.smith you have any other information thats a pretty common name
UPDATED FROM farah2020
1 year post

One Year after gynecomastia surgery

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farah2020
Last year at this month I had complete gynecomastia surgery so far I didn't receive a good results. I still have big puffy nipples. My money is wasted. My photos proof that.

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September 19, 2015
I don't think the results are terrible. The breast-like appearance has definitely improved.