I assume this is Gyne. Would kind of surgery am I looking at?

[bob723]

I was told by one of the posters here to get the opinion of a doctor.
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(Note that the second picture makes me look overweight; I'm really fairly skinny)

Since I've started eating right and weight training my chest has shrunk a little, which is encouraging; I doubt the puffy nipples will go away though. Would gynecomastia surgery be in my case just be a removal of the extra gland under the nipple? How extensive and lengthy would the post-op process be in this case?

[Dr. Elliot Jacobs]

It appears that you have puffy nipples and some mild gyne which extends beyond the edges of the nipples themselves.

Properly performed gyne surgery should be able to provide you with a trim, contoured chest with nipples which are flush with the surrounding skin.  Good idea to do your research carefully and find a surgeon who has extensive experience in gyne surgery.

Good luck!

Dr Jacobs

[bob723]

Thank you for the reply!

[bob723]

Thank you for the reply!

Quick question: Is the recovery time/process different in length for milder cases like mine, or would I have to deal with wearing a compression vest for an extended period of time?

[Dr. Elliot Jacobs]

Every type of gyne has its own healing process.  I usually recommend at least four weeks of compression after any type of case -- and sometimes six weeks or longer for very major cases.

Dr Jacobs

[Litlriki]

I agree with Dr. Jacobs--Resection of the sub-areolar tissue along with contouring liposuction should give you a very nice result, but you certainly should find a surgeon, who is comfortable with this surgery and deals with "puffy nipples" regularly.  I recommend compression for 4 weeks in all cases.

Rick Silverman

[bob723]

Thank you for the informative responses! If my chest is still bothering me by the this summer I'll look at surgery.