Non Surgical Gynecomastia Treatment

Non surgical Gynecomastia treatment can range from improvements in diet and physical exercise to various natural supplements. Many men are looking for methods to get rid of Gynecomastia without surgery due to the expensive cost and the known dangers of undertaking surgery.

Many specialists will recommend men contemplating surgery to first examine their diet and physical exertion and see if any improvements can be made there that will help in the cures of their Gynecomastia. The reality is that while some cases of Gynecomastia are due to a hormonal imbalance and the development of breast tissue, the vast majority of cases are pseudo-Gynecomastia and are due to the deposit of chest fat and the appearance of what are reffered to as "moobs".


The build up of chest fat occurs as a consequence of taking in excess calories and failing to performing enough physical activity. Fat begins to accumulate and on men this fat tends to be stored on the abdomen and the chest. As fat levels keep increasing toward 30% body fat real hormonal alterations can take place as fat releases the female hormone estrogen and 'true' Gynecomastia can develop.

Using physical exercise as a non surgical Gynecomastia intervention will aid the reduction in the levels of body fat, cause less estrogen to be released and, if Strength training is done properly, help improve the aesthetic appearance and shape of the chest. For an individual that has accrued a large amount of body fat and is overweight or obese with a BMI (body mass index) of over 25 or 30 respectively, light aerobic physical exertion will be the starting point of the physical exercise program.

This type of physical exertion includes walking, jogging, cycling and rowing. It should be carried out at a light intensity where heart rate is kept between 65-75% of the individuals maximum heart rate (max heart rate can be calculated with the simple formula 220-age) and ideally for 40 minutes however this may need to be worked up to gradually over time.

Weight training also forms an important component of any non surgical Gynecomastia cures as the addition and building of muscle will improve the shape and appearance of the chest, ramp up fat burning and increase the levels of testosterone, another potent fat burner. There are range of strenght training exercises you can try to help treat Gynecomastia, in particular the inclined bench press and dumbbell fly are useful but you can get more information here on exercises to get rid of moobs

As well as physical exercise there are a number of natural fat burners on the market that are claimed as rapid and simple non surgical Gynecomastia intervention. Some common ingredients that these products contain are caffeine and green tea, both natural supplements with a substantial amout of evidence on their fat burning effects in humans.

Unfortunately up till now there have been no scientific studies carried out on these products and men with Gynecomastia and we are left to decide if these will help us to treat moobs based on various online reviews and user testimonials. Like most things some people have reported noteworthy reductions in their moobs whilst other men have been disappointed with the performance of the product they used.