How to Get Rid of Puffy Nipples in Men

GYNECOMASTIA & MALE CHEST REDUCTION

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Puffy nipples are a common symptom of gynaecomastia. Gynaecomastia is a condition which causes male breasts to swell and appear larger than normal. It is most common on teenage boys and older men, but it can occur at any time.

We are the UK’s leading non-invasive cosmetic group and have some of the most experienced gynaecomastia surgeons in the country working with us offering treatments to help reduce the symptoms and appearance of gynaecomastia.

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Why Do Some Males Have Breast Enlargement?

The cause of gynaecomastia is down to an imbalance of testosterone and oestrogen. Oestrogen is what causes breast tissue to grow, although all men naturally have a certain amount of oestrogen they usually have a higher level of testosterone which stops the growth of breast tissue.

The cause of the hormonal imbalance is a little trickier to diagnose as there are a variety of reasons for this to occur including;

Age – As men age, they produce less testosterone.
Puberty – During puberty, the hormone levels in males can vary.
Weight Gain – Being overweight can cause gynecomastia as it can result in oestrogen levels increasing which causes breast tissue to grow and the excess weight will exaggerate the appearance of this.
Medication – Certain medications have gynaecomastia as a side effect. These include medicine for heart disease and anti-ulcer medication.
Health Condition – There are some health conditions that can cause gynaecomastia including liver disease and kidney failure.
Drugs – Recreational drugs such as cannabis and steroids can cause gynaecomastia to develop.
Birth – It is common for newborn baby boys to appear to have gynaecomastia as oestrogen is passed from mother to baby. In most cases, this will disappear after a few weeks.

How to treat gynaecomastia and puffy nipples

If gynaecomastia is the cause of your puffy nipples then you will most likely need surgery to treat them. Although losing weight, eating healthy and exercising may help to reduce the appearance of an enlarged male chest, it is not likely to be effective in removing puffy nipples.

Surgical options for gynaecomastia at The Private Clinic include;

Vaser Liposuction

Vaser Liposuction is a non-surgical liposuction technique that is performed with local anaesthetic and sedation. The procedure uses ultrasound energy to liquefy fat cells prior to removal which is then done through a gentle suction process.

male chest reduction vaser liposuction gynecomastia treatment results

Surgical Removal

In more severe cases of gynaecomastia or enlarged male breast, the glandular tissue will need to be removed from behind the nipple. Surgical removal of these will need to be carried out under general anaesthetic but liposuction can also be performed at the same time to contour the chest.

Male Chest Reduction for Gynaecomastia. Surgical removal of breast tissue and liposuction performed with circumferential areola incisions. After photos taken 7 months post-op.

Coolsculpting for Gynecomastia

CoolSculpting or fat freezing can be an effective treatment for gynecomastia. A small applicator will be applied to the chest area which then freezes the fatty tissue underneath the skin. Over time, your body will break down the fat and it will be processed naturally through the body. The non surgical fat reduction procedure can take as little as 30 minutes per area and there is little to no downtime. CoolSculpting for Gynaecomastia is best suited to patients whose male breasts are largely composed of fatty tissue as this treatment will not have any effect on glandular tissue.

Male Chest Reduction at The Private Clinic

We are the UK’s leading non-invasive cosmetic group and have some of the most experienced gynaecomastia surgeons in the country working with us. For over 40 years we have successfully treated thousands of patients.

By coming to us for your male chest reduction procedure you can rest assured you are in the best possible hands and that you will get the results you were hoping for.

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