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Schedule A ConsultationPuffy Nipples are a very common type of gynecomastia Dr. Cruise sees in Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Palm Springs, and Orange County. These differ from Classic Gynecomastia in that the nipple and areola are cone-shaped, causing the areola to protrude and appear “puffy.” With an ideal chest, the areola lays flat with the surrounding chest skin. When this condition is present, the areola projects outward. Many men complain that their protruding nipples become worse in warm and hot temperatures. Oftentimes, men are unable to wear light-colored or thin shirts because the puffy nipples show through, causing them embarrassment and humiliation.
Most of the patients Dr. Cruise sees are thin and fit. Men with puffy nipples and other symptoms of gynecomastia tend to become very frustrated because no amount of diet and exercise can improve or resolve the issue.
Puffy nipples in men are caused by excess breast tissue underneath the nipple and areola. This breast tissue pushes the nipple outward, making it overly visible, especially in thin shirts. It also pushes the areola outward, causing it to no longer be flush with the surrounding skin, creating a “puffy” appearance. Again, this is usually exaggerated in warm and hot weather.