Both men and women have breast tissue. These are also known as mammary glands, which produce milk after a mother has a child. Men's mammary glands do not ever develop like this, why they never end up producing. Yet, the mammary glands are there for life.

Gynecomastia occurs in a man's mammary glands when they over-develop, giving a noticeable breast enlargement effect, also known as 'man boobs.' 

Men aren't fond of them (only when they appear on their bodies). They can look slightly swollen and can even be shaped like a woman's breasts. They heavily contrast from the rounded pectorals that male bodybuilders have; instead, gynecomastia produces a softer teardrop shape. 

The Causes of Gynecomastia

In some cases, you may not have gynecomastia; it may just be pseudo gynecomastia. It means that you have excess fat tissue, but they're not enlarged mammary glands. 

Pseudo gynecomastia is linked to significant weight gain or being overweight. Yet, since there's no breast tissue to deal with, it's the easiest form of gynecomastia to remove. Therefore, the natural pseudo gynecomastia treatment is to lose the extra weight. 

Another cause of true gynecomastia is a hormonal imbalance. Men both have male (testosterone) and female (estrogen) hormones.

The hormonal balance can either be triggered by genetics, puberty, or aging. Therefore, in some cases, your testosterone levels drop while your estrogen levels rise. Higher levels of estrogen induce the development of breast tissue. 

How To Treat Gynecomastia

If your gynecomastia derives from hormonal imbalance, then liposuction won't truly work. Liposuction is designed to remove fat, not breast tissue.

Therefore, if you have pseudo gynecomastia, then liposuction is the better option. If you have gynecomastia due to a hormonal imbalance, then it is advised that the mammary glands be surgically removed. 

Can I Get Rid Of Gynecomastia With Exercise?

If you're dealing with pseudo gynecomastia, then yes, exercise can help. Gaining muscle speeds up your metabolism, making it easier for you to burn fat all over your body. Therefore, always push a little extra on chest-day to help out with your condition.

The Best Gynecomastia Treatment In Toronto

Surgery can be risky, no matter how small the treatment area is. That's because these procedures potentially fall to a wide array of risks if not performed correctly.

Nevertheless, Gynecomastia AirSculpt® developed by Elite Body Sculpture is the best option for those in Toronto.

Why? It isn't surgery. It's a minimally invasive fat removal procedure that doesn't use a scalpel, needle, general anesthesia, or drains like traditional liposuction or excisions. It plucks fat gently through a freckle-sized entryway with far more finesse than any other treatment.

It's almost essential to mention that the recovery time is rapid. You'll be able to return to your routine after 48 hours without virtually any pain.

Elite Body Sculpture Toronto

At Elite Body Sculpture, we understand how stressful having gynecomastia can be, which is why we not only focus on sculpting your chest but also your confidence. Go to Elite Body Sculpture Toronto for the most precise results in gynecomastia treatment, so go ahead and set up your first consultation!