There are some misconceptions as to what gynecomastia really is and how it is treated as compared to pseudogynecomastia. Hopefully this article will help clear it up.
Gynecomastia causes males to develop breast tissue which leads to the development of man boobs. It is commonly seen in young boys 8 – 14, however there are more and more cases of adult gynecomastia being reported.
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.
The biggest difference between the two conditions is how they are treated.
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 the guys with pseudogynecomastia, you should seek out a good exercise and weight loss program that both burns fat and build muscle at the same time. Do a Google search for “Man Boobs Solutions” to get started in the right direction.
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.