Nicolas Puschmann, known as Germany’s first “Prince Charming,” has shared an emotional account of his journey with gynecomastia, a condition involving the enlargement of breast tissue in men. His path to acceptance and self-love has been fraught with challenges stemming from childhood bullying and subsequent medical procedures.
Puschmann recounts being taunted by classmates during his youth with cruel nicknames like “more breasts than my classmate” and “trekknerventile” due to his prominent nipples. even his father reportedly made jokes about his son’s physique.These experiences deeply affected him, leading him to hide his chest while playing and on the beach, as he previously shared in a “gala” interview.
His first surgical intervention, a liposuction, took place in 2020. At the time,Puschmann concealed his identity by using a false name at the clinic,driven by shame. It wasn’t until 2022 that he received a formal diagnosis of gynecomastia. This was followed by a second operation in October 2022 and a corrective procedure in 2023.
Though, these surgeries did not bring the relief he had hoped for.Puschmann now experiences persistent stinging nerve pain with any touch to his nipples. A fourth operation, performed six weeks ago, aimed to address these issues by reopening both nipples and desensitizing the nerve pathways.he expressed hope for lasting relief, noting that significant work was done on the left nipple, including fat injection, glandular tissue removal, and additional liposuction. While the right side is reportedly feeling “almost normal,” the left side continues to cause him pain, leaving him uncertain about the overall success of the procedure.
The physical discomfort has also impacted his intimate life, forcing him to invent excuses for his nipple sensitivity, which complicated his dating experiences.
Puschmann is now using his platform to encourage others facing similar struggles. He has appealed to his followers to share their experiences with gynecomastia, surgeries, or insecurities, hoping to help others find freedom. Despite the ongoing pain, Puschmann remains resilient and celebrates his progress with a sense of self-irony, embracing the “Free the Nipples. Show your boobs” sentiment.
