Gynecomastia or Chest Fat: How to Differentiate and Take Action
A hormonal imbalance in men can lead to gynecomastia or the growth of extra breast tissue. Genes, health conditions, and even certain drugs are a few examples of potential causes of gynecomastia. Chest fat is a build-up of excess fat around the chest. Instead of having any obvious lumpiness, it looks to be more softly dispersed across the chest. One should know the difference between Gynecomastia and chest fat to obtain the proper medical care. Key Differences Between Gynecomastia and Chest Fat Gynecomastia: -Caused by a hormonal imbalance, certain medications, health issues, or genetics - not just excess weight/fat -Feels firm, rubbery, or lumpy around the nipple area -The diagnostic process involves a physical exam, medical history review, and possibly hormone tests or imaging -Treatment often requires surgery (liposuction or glandular tissue removal) to address the excess breast tissue Chest Fat: -Simply an accumulation of excess fat in the chest area, often from being overwei...