Do I have Gynecomastia?

[Jimmy123]

Hi everyone. I was directed here from BodyBuilding.com because I am worried I might have Gynecomastia.

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I just turned 16 last month, I am 6 feet tall and weigh about 155 pounds (a little bit skinny for my height). I have had puffy nipples for a few years now. When I was like 12-13 years old I was a pretty chubby kid. When I was 15, I hit a major growth spurt and I got a lot skinnier. Even though I lost a lot a weight my nipples and stomach still have some fat on them, I do know that fat comes off the chest and stomach last. If I do have Gynecomastia I know it's very mild compared to others I've seen. I do not want to get surgery because I don't think it's needed, plus I just turned 16 and I'm still going through puberty. I really want to put on some muscle for basketball but I'm worried if I work my chest that it will become more noticeable. So what I'm asking is: Do I have Gynecomastia? And will it go away because I'm still going through puberty?

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I plan on building up muscle everywhere in my body besides my lower chest, this will make my fatty chest less noticeable. I aalso have good genetics do to my broad shoulders and thin waistline. With basketball season right around the corner I will be doing a lot of cardio and healthy eating to reduce my body fat percentage. Thanks for your input. -Jimmy

[Dr. Elliot Jacobs]

You are tall and very thin.  I see minimal if any gyne in your photos -- but better photos or photos taken in a warm environment might show a little bit.

In any case, if you are still going through puberty, I would strongly advise you to give it plenty of time, build up some muscle and don't concentrate on your chest.

Dr Jacobs

[Paa_Paw]

I would capitalize on the "if any" part of the Doctors answer.

I do not see a problem at all.