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How do I Tell if my Gynecomastia is Caused by Fatty Tissues or Breast Tissues?
asked 1 year ago by Amauri in liverpool, UK
Latest answer by Miguel Delgado, Jr., MD
Question viewed 1,787 times
Tags: fat, tissue
18 answers to How do I Tell if my Gynecomastia is Caused by Fatty Tissues or Breast Tissues?
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Gynecomastia: Breast Tissue or Fat?
Usually it is a combination of both, the breast tissue feels firmer than the fat, but you might not be able to tell the difference. See a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon who specializes in gynecomastia for an evaluation. Good Luck.
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Fat versus glandular tissue
There is no substitution to experience.An experienced Gynecomasia/Plastic Surgeon can often distinguish between the two.In addition during the procedure itself the surgeon will verify and the treatment will be accordingly. Generally Body Builders will need Gladular excision and more obese people will need a combination of lipo and excision. All is a mater of of the surgeon's judgement.
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Gynecomastia
An exam with a board certified plastic surgeon can definitely help figure this out. This determination will help decide on the appropriate surgial technique to improve the look of the chest.
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Male breast fatty tissue or glandular tissue requires a consultation to sort out.
Enlargement of the male breast known as "gynecomastia" is most often a combination of both glandular tissue and extra fatty tissue. An examination by a Plastic Surgeon can usually sort this out but occasionally imaging studies such as ultrasound, Xray or MRI can be useful. If you have a very lean body with firm or nodular tissue directly behind the nipple only then chances are this is mostly glandular tissue. By far the majority of men who we help with this condition have...
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How do I Tell if my Gynecomastia is Caused by Fatty Tissues or Breast Tissues?
By going for an examination by a boarded plastic surgeon. Over the internet impossible to advise without that touchy feely experience. From MIAMI Dr. Darryl j. Blinski
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Gynecomastia Usually Comprised of Both Fatty & Glandular Tissue
90% of the cases of the cases that I see of gynecomastia have elements of both excess fat and glandular tissue. For that reason my treatment ususally is both excision and liposuction. Occasionally only one of these elements is present. Consultation with a qualified plastic surgeon should provide your answer.
John Whitt, MD
Louisville Plastic Surgeon
Louisville Plastic Surgeon
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Gynecomastia?
Thank you for the question.
Gynecomastia comes from the Greek meaning "gyne" meaning woman and "mastos" meaning breasts. It refers to abnormal development of large mammary glands in males. The diagnosis can be made by physical examination where relatively firm tissue (breast gland tissue) can be differentiated from relatively soft tissue (adipose tissue).
Breast prominence due to excessive adipose tissue is called pseudo-gynecomastia...
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Gynecomastia can consist of fatty and breast tissue
Gynecomastia can consist of fatty tissue and/or breast tissue. Fatty ntissue usually feels relatively soft enabling it to be treated with liposuction alone. Breast tissue usually feels rubbery and not soft. The treatment involves a subcutaneous mastectomy whereby breast tissue is actually cut out. Your plastic surgeon can usually tell the difference, although not in every case.
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Determining whether gynecomastia is caused by fat or glandular tissue
Gynecomastia can be composed of largely fat, mostly glandular tissue or a signficant combination of both. The importance of determining the nature of the tissue is that it can help in planning the surgery and technique. Markedly overweight males tend to have predominance of fat tissue whereas in young thin males it is usually largely glandular tissue.
My recommendation would be for you to see a reputable board certified plastic surgeon who performs gynecomastia procedures. He/she can...
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How do I tell if my gynaecomastia is fat or breast tissue?
This is a good question because the treatment required depends on it. Personally, I make an assessment using clinical examination and feeling the consistency of the excess tissue on the chest. Ultrasound can give an idea of the density of the breast tissue and is used by some surgeons.
Make sure that you see a fully trained and accredited plastic surgeon, preferably one that specialises in breast surgery. The BAAPS and BAPRAS websites have a list of their members...
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Jonathan J Staiano, MBBS
Birmingham Plastic Surgeon
Birmingham Plastic Surgeon
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Both fat and breast tissue
Most of the time, it is a combination of both fat and fibrous breast tissue. Procedures are designed to address both.
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Fat vs breast tissue
This is a good question.usually you can tell the difference in how the tissue feels.Real breast tissue is more firm and gritty whereas fatty breast tissue is softer and more malleable.
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Gynecomastia-fatty tissue vs fibrous breast tissue
Almost always, gynecomastia is made up of a combination of fatty tissue and breast tissue. Typically, we will suction the fatty tissue first. I prefer Smart Lipo for this.
The excision of the breast tissue is then done through a small incision at the junction of the areola (the brown skin around the nipple) and the chest skin. This scar is well hidden.
In order to get the best possible result, both types of tissue need to be addressed.
Kenneth L. Stein, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Gynecomastia, Breast tissue in male
If your breast tissue feels hard and lumpy,uneven, and is directly underneath the nipple area, it is probably breast tissue whereas if it is soft , it is probably fatty tissue. It can be removed by either specialized liposuction or by direct excision as an outpatient.
Edward J. Domanskis, MD
Orange County Plastic Surgeon
Orange County Plastic Surgeon
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Gynecomastia - fat or breast tissue
It's likely a combination. If you are overweight or obese, it's probably mostly fat. If you are lean, it is probably mostly breast tissue. Have your chest examined by a plastic surgeon.
Lisa Lynn Sowder, M.D.
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Gynecomastia, is it breast tissue or fatty tissue
Most men who suffer from gynecomastia have a component of both breast tissue and fatty tissue. You need to be examined by a board certified plastic surgeon in order to discern the difference. Most patients will have a combination of both. Typically this is treated with a combination of liposuction (to remove the fatty part) and direct excision through the areola (of the breast tissue).
Best wishes,
Dr.Bruno
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Gland vs fat
I would suggest you see an experienced plastic surgeon,self diagnosis is at best difficult. In general if the tissue is firm that would suggest glandular tissue, fat is soft.
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Gynecomastia: Breast or Fat? A simple test to tell the difference using the pinch test
Generally speaking, you need to agressively "pinch an inch" of fat around your mid section (pure fat). Now agressively "pinch an inch" immediately around your areola and nipple and roll it between your thumb and remaining fingers. You will notice a difference. A part may feel fatty but there will be a gritty, rubbery, non compressible consistency which is possibly tender and is indicative of the breast tissue component.
Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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