Do I have Gynecomastia?

[michael00032]

Hi, I'm 17 and a half years old.
I am 6'0.5 feet tall, and 179 lbs. My bmi is 23.9.
I've had fat on my chest for as long as I can remember. I've never been to the point where I had a very visible six pack(very low body fat%).
The tissue is not hard, it's soft.

Pictures:




Any self-tests suggestions would be helpful, thank you.

[Dr. Elliot Jacobs]

Given the few photos you provided, it does appear that you have a mild case of gyne.  There are no self-tests needed, since gyne is basically diagnosed by appearance.  Feeling your chest for soft or firm lumps is a fool's errand.

The next point is what to do.  If it bothers you, then you have two options:  wear a snug compression garment to give you a better shape or investigate the possibility of surgical correction by visiting an experienced plastic surgeon. 

If it doesn't bother you, then live with it and go on with your life.

Good luck!

Dr Jacobs