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Pseudogynecomastia is a condition that is formed in males due to being overweight or excess deposition of fat. Gynecomastia, infamously known as ?man boobs? are due to swelling below the breast tissue, deposition of fatty(adipose) tissue and distended nipples. Gynecomastia is due to hormonal imbalance. The situation can correct in itself especially when it happens with adolescents. Of the two, Pseudogynecomastia has no risk factor because it is just a case of fat deposit.

How do you differentiate between these two conditions? To find out, lie facing the ceiling, and put your forefinger and thumb, gently pressing the areola (circular region around the nipple). If you can make both of your fingers touch one another, then you have pseudogynecomastia. If you make out a swelling in the form of rubbery tissue around the nipple, it may indicate gynecomastia. There are chances that the lump or mass of glandular tissue may be sore too.

To be really certain that a person has which conditon you have, lie down facing the ceiling, place the forefinger and thumb and press the areola(the dark circular area around the nipple). If the fingers are able to make contact with each other, it is pseudogynecomastia. If you feel that the tissue feels rubbery around the nipple, it can imply gynecomastia. An appearance of lump in the chest area can cause pain as well.  Read more...

The male breast reduction surgery is the best solution for men who want to get rid of their man boobs. Breast reduction is a topic that most males are not comfortable discussing. Medically known as gynecomastia, male breast enlargement is a common problem in males. It is one factor that can reduce the self-esteem of males and make them feel inferior.

The male breast reduction surgery is mainly in the form of liposuction. In this form of surgery, a small bit of incision is performed around the sides of the nipples in which a hollow tube, called cannula is inserted. There is a vacuum pump to which this hollow tube is attached; the pump removes excess fat off the breasts. The surgeon makes use of the cannula that is moved back and forth to soften the adipose, which is the fatty tissue, responsible for gynecomastia. The fatty tissue, thus loosened, can be removed by suction.

Apart from liposuction, there is also another technique used as a part of the surgery, where excision is done to extract excess skin, also known as the glandular breast tissue. Here, small incisions are performed to slit the area surgically before stitching it up to seal the incisions. Doctors also on a case-to-case basis, change the position of the nipple and the areola, so that it is proportional to the new chest shape.  Read more...

Gynecomastia is the abnormal breast enlargement in men, similar to those that are naturally present in adult women. Though not a serious or dangerous condition, it can be a source of huge embarrassment to the men folk who have this problem. Doctors diagnose this conditon in many ways through a series of tests to find out if the problem is gynecomastia or some other health problem including pseudogynecomastia (false gynecomastia)

It is a fallacy to assume that only men who are obese have gynecomastia. There are perfectly slim or thin men who have this issue too. One should note that things like hormonal imbalance, medicinal side effects and other metabolic disorders can also create such a situation.

In some cases, it has been found that obesity leads to this condition. In other cases, it could be due to a side effect of mediation as mentioned before. If obesity is the problem, then weight loss programs can solve it. If it is the medication that is causing gynecomastia, alternate medication can be of help. Since one of the reasons for gynecomastia is due to hormonal imbalance, hormonal treatments to balance high level of estrogen hormones can combat your man boobs in the initial stages before the tissue harden. Illegal drug usage or addiction to prescription drugs can also cause enlarged breasts in males.  Read more...

Natural male breast reduction is an alternative most males with gynecomastia seek. Gynecomastia is a condition in men who develop enlarged breasts similar to women?s breasts. This is actually a common condition with one third of male populace suffering from this problem. The breast tissue in males which consists of glandular tissue and adipose develop due to various reasons like hormonal imbalance, metabolic imbalance, obesity, heredity etc.

What are the best ways for natural male breast reduction? Since breasts appearance in male is in the form of fatty deposits, a well balanced diet can help. Check with your doctor or nutritionist for inputs. Go for a proper balanced diet that can significantly minimize fat from various parts of the body, most importantly the chest. There are chest fat burning exercises that can do a world of difference.

Natural male breast reduction can prove to be quite an effective and affordable way for most men to deal with gynecomastia. It usually is found in nearly 50 percent of boys between the ages of 8 and 15. However with the onset of puberty and later, the swell-like formation on the chest should reduce.  Read more...

Why gynecomastia is common in boys younger than 17: Gynecomastia is fairly common in young boys, more common than you think. The breast tissue will grow abnormally large, which can be very embarrassing. Gynecomastia is common in young boys. Most of the sufferers are young boys 9-17. In most of the cases, the condition is due to the hormonal changes. The problem usually disappears on its own within a few years. Most doctors will recommend to wait two or three years (or more) until the body is done growing before considering surgery.

The cause of gynecomastia is uncertain. It is different for each individual case. For some boys, it can be caused by distress or hormonal conditions. Signs of the conditions vary. Often times, the nipples are abnormally large. Approximately thirty to sixty percent of adolescent boys suffer from the condition. Some may suffer from it for the rest of their lives.

Boys that are overweight naturally have fat all over their body, including the chest area. So having large man boobs looks natural. But in skinnier boys, it looks unnatural. If they are generally skinny but carrying protruding man boobs, the other kids will take notice. He will feel very embarrassed.  Read more...