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I am 19 years old and i have a pointy chest . i think it is gynocomastia .can it be cured without surgery ?

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Please clarify: What do you mean by a "pointy chest"? Gynecomastia is a condition in which males develop breast tissue enlargement. It usually is benign, meaning nothing to be worried about, but you should see your doctor to check if this is a new onset condition.

Answered 4/12/2013

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Just a second...: You are a male. Are you taking about your breasts? In that case could be gynecomastia. Young man could have it and will subside with time. But if you have a pigeon chest that is a deformity of your sternum and ribs (pectus carinatum). That will need surgery to correct. Google the term and see what do you indeed have. If it is gynecomastia i would pe patient.

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Not really: Only very mild forms will respond and I have treated nearly anorexic males with 4% body fat that still require surgery. While some claims of external ultrasound or radio frequency have been made, I have tried and am. It impressed with the results if there is any degree if breast tissue enlargement. Hormone pills are not reliable and not generally recommended. Exercise may camouflage mild cases.

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