What Gynecomastia and Pseudogynecomastia Really Are

Many of the websites on gynecomastia have mistakes as to what it really is. I am writing this article in order to correct the most common mistakes.

Gynecomastia is a condition where men develop breast tissue, and actually have male breasts. This is mainly seen in boys before puberty, but there are many cases of adult gynecomastia as well.

Gynecomastia has the same end result as pseudogynecomastia, and many folks believe it can be treated the same way. Unfortunately, that is a false assumption because pseudogynecomastia is causes by the buildup of fatty tissue in the chest area that gives the appearance of having breasts.

Because the causes of the conditions are different the way that they can be treated are different as well.

Gynecomastia in younger boys ages 8 – 14 normally goes away naturally once puberty sets in. It is a different story for adult men, because the only way to treat the gynecomastia is with hormones or male breast reduction surgery.

Pseudogynecomastia is much simpler, because the treatment for boys and adult men are exactly the same, exercise and weight loss. Because the pseudogynecomastia is caused by a fatty build up in the chest, the appearance of man boobs are generally reduced with the reduction in weight and build up of muscle.

The consult of a doctor should be sought by men with gynecomastia because they will be able to recommend the best treatment for their particular case. If surgery is the most effective option, then you should find a quality plastic surgeon that has done many male breast reduction surgeries before. Ask to see some before and after photos of previous cases to see how effective their work is. Go to You Tube and do a search for “male breast reduction surgery”, there are some very informational videos for you to watch.

For men and boys with pseudogynecomastia it is best that you find a good weight loss program that focuses on both weight loss and building muscle. If you do a search for “man boobs solutions” on Google you will get some good results to get you started.

I hope that I have cleared up and question that you may have had about the differences between gynecomastia and pseudogynecomastia and the way they are treated.