Introduction
A frequent question asked by patients is “Can gynecomastia be cured without surgery” or “How to reduce gynecomastia naturally”? So, is exercise effective in addressing this condition? The response to this question is contingent upon several factors, with the primary consideration being the specific underlying cause of the breast enlargement.
Pseudogynecomastia vs True Gynecomastia
If the enlargement is mainly due to excess weight, a condition known as pseudogynecomastia, exercise may serve as a viable treatment option for many individuals. Engaging in exercises such as push-ups, butterflies, bench presses, and other chest-targeting workouts can aid in reducing breast fat while simultaneously strengthening the pectoral muscles. When these exercises are paired with a balanced diet and consistent aerobic activities like jogging, swimming, or cycling, they can help men achieve a more defined and masculine chest appearance. Strengthening the pectoralis muscles can indeed diminish some of the fat in the chest area and promote muscle growth.
Conversely, if the enlarged breasts result from an excess of glandular tissue, known as true gynecomastia, exercise alone will not adequately resolve the issue. In such cases, surgical intervention to remove the tissue is typically the most effective solution for most men.
Loose Skin
In both pseudogynecomastia and true gynecomastia, if the amount of chest fat is reduced with intensive exercise as is done by many patients, there can be a looseness of the chest skin. In patients in whom the chest skin elasticity has been lost because of prolonged gynecomastia, the loose skin will not retract and will lead to a sagging appearance that can be corrected only with surgery.
Role of Surgery
Surgery has an additive role in patients with gynecomastia. It is required to remove the glands seen with true gynecomastia or to address looseness of skin in all forms of gynecomastia. Patients may resort to heavy exercise to cut down on the fatty component but the glandular component always remains. Sometimes, it is quite small such that surgery is not needed but in other cases, surgery can be considered to give a proper masculine shape to the chest.
Top Gynecomastia Surgeon in Kolkata – Prof. (Dr.) Souvik Adhikari
Prof. (Dr.) Souvik Adhikari has been performing Gynecomastia Surgery in Kolkata for more than 12 years with enviable results. He caters to both patients from India and overseas. He will examine you and will inform you whether a surgery is recommended in your case or whether you should try out chest exercises like bench press, push-ups, flys and cardio exercises. He will never conduct a surgery on you if you do not need it.
Therefore, you can drop down for an examination or send him an initial message by WhatsApp and ask your queries.