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Is Large Nipples Area Sign Of Gynecomastia?

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I'm a 23 year old male and am very conscious about my nipples/chest area. I am in pretty good shape, I train in the gym pretty seriously and also play rugby, but I have quite puffy/large nipples. I think it's a minor case of gynocomastia. They effect my life in a big way lowering my confidence and also basically dictate what kind of t-shirts/shirts I wear. When it's cold and my nipples are erect i prefer it. I don't really know what to do. It's quite embarrassing for a male in pretty good shape...
Wed, 18 Jul 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Large nipple area is not a sign of gynaecomastia. Nipple area and size are genetically determined and varies between person to person. Gynaecomastia is quite different and it is abnormal growth of breast tissues in men. If you are so much concerned you can opt for nipple reconstruction which is quite complicated procedure and can be done by a plastic surgeon. However I wouldn’t recommend this and the decision is solely based on you!

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Is Large Nipples Area Sign Of Gynecomastia?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Large nipple area is not a sign of gynaecomastia. Nipple area and size are genetically determined and varies between person to person. Gynaecomastia is quite different and it is abnormal growth of breast tissues in men. If you are so much concerned you can opt for nipple reconstruction which is quite complicated procedure and can be done by a plastic surgeon. However I wouldn’t recommend this and the decision is solely based on you! Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.