Would appreciate gyno confirmation =\

[Cel]

Hi -- basically I was overweight from late primary school through to Year 11 when I starved myself till skinny-fat (no muscle on me) and assumed my "gyno" would go away after getting in better shape.

I've been hitting the weights the past 5 months and while I've gone from no muscle to having a decent base (yes I'm aware I have a long way to go) and while doing this I've discovered what gyno is and I believe I have it.

I know some of this is just fat but there is definitely a heap of harder tissue under the nipple and just below. I want to train hard this year and begin MMA training and this issue is psychologically going to stop me from getting involved.

Before I convince myself even more that its gyno & start the doctor/referral process I'd appreciate the opinion of anyone out there with experience.

23 years old, 173 cm.

[Viking75]

Hi welcome to the forum!

You have gynecomastia!

Surgery is the only way for you to get it fixed.

Search for a really experienced gyno surgeon (don´t let money decide)

best of luck

[morpheus11]

I'd agree with the previous poster--yes, you have gyno, or at the least, some excess tissue. I wouldn't sweat over it too much, you have very little compared to others. 

Search for a good surgeon and get it done.

[Dr. Elliot Jacobs]

Your story is familiar -- overweight at one time, lose weight but the breasts remain.

Yes, you do have a small amount of gyne.  You can improve your day to day situation by wearing a snug compression shirt under your clothes.  But if you wish to be rid of it forever, then you would need surgery.  Do your homework and choose a surgeon who has demonstrated  interest and has sufficient experience to do the job properly.  there are many such surgeons on this forum.

Dr Jacobs

[Cel]

Thanks for the replies everyone. I've booked in a consult with Sue Thistlethwaite in Melbourne, AU next month (will have to fly) and am getting a referral tomorrow. Looking to get surgery ASAP and move on with life. Will post up a review of the process in a few months. =)

[SimoS]

U still have some excess fat around ur body! ur still around 16% bf! Start lifting weights my friend and focus on the upper chest! Also go down to 8% BF! Ull know ur that lean when ur abs are visible! U don't need surgery or anything! U just need to lift weights like crazy and reduce ur bodyfat to south of 10%! Then ull see the difference

[Cel]

I know it is very late to reply to this so sorry all.

I had surgery with Sue about 4-5 months ago and it went great. The whole experience at the Linley clinic was amazing, as I was by myself on the trip to Melbourne. I spent the weekend in a hotel and then met with Sue on the Monday for a check-up on how everything was going. I got to fly home that day then I flew back over (I'm from Adelaide, SA) the next week to have a final checkup with her and to get the stitches removed.

Many months later I have to say that Sue did an amazing job and that it's very hard for anyone I don't want to know about it to notice a difference.

Thank you so much Sue and if anyone is reading this and doubting getting this done, don't! I'll be happy to send you after photos if you message me.