Can Gynecomastia Be Corrected with Chest Exercises?

Gynecomastia in general is the combination of excess diet
resistant fat to the chest combined with glandular tissue, which is a white
rubbery substance that develops in the male chest.  Sometimes this is caused as a result of
unknown changes during puberty, while it can also be caused by steroid use,
marijuana use or a number of other hormonal imbalances. For most patients, once
this occurs it cannot be completely corrected with exercise. In some cases exercise
will actually make the appearance worse because as the chest muscle gets
stronger and fuller it pushes the glandular tissue out making the pointiness or
feminine appearance of the chest more noticeable. If you feel that your
gynecomastia is purely due to excess weight then diet and exercise may be an
option. However, for most patients gynecomastia requires a surgical procedure,
which combines liposuction of the chest with glandular tissue removal through
the areola as the best option. I can perform both of these surgeries through
the same small lower areola incisions to minimize scarring and achieve a very
masculine appearance to the chest.

Gynecomastia is the enlargment of the male breast It has nothing to do with the muscle. I see many body builders who want to get rid of their gynecomastia because it hides the lower border of the Pectoralis muscle and therfore doesn't allow them to see all of the fruits of their labor. Sometimes building up the muscle and getting more lean will actually make the gynecomastia look even more prominent.

Gynecomastia will not go away with any chest or "pec" exercises.  Most patients that have "gynecomastia" have some "component" of fatty tissue as well as "glandular" gynecomastic tissue that causes the chest fullness.  Chest exercises and push-ups can reduce some of the fatty tissue to the chest (in general) and also help develop the pectoralis muscles of the chest which can add muscular shape and volume to the overall chest appearance; however, that does not alleviate the gynecomastic / glandular tissue that is usually behind the nipple.  I do believe chest fitness is an important component to "maintenance" of chest fitness in patients to prevent fat accumulation along the chest; however, the exercise will not alleviate gynecomastic glandular tissue.  I hope this is helpful. 

Unfortunately, by the time most men finally have their consultation with a plastic surgeon, they have realized that exercise, and to some extent, diet, have not improved their gynecomastia. While upper body workouts may improve your overall appearance, the protuberant appearance caused by the glandular tissue remains unchanged. 

If the gynecomastia is due to glandular growth, exercise will not improve this.  If is mostly fat,  that can reduce some with exercise but not the gland.  This is best treated with excision. Hope this helps.

Exercise will make your muscles stronger and firm and you'll feel better.  But it will do nothing to reduce any fat or extra male breast tissue in front of the muscle.  The only thing that does that is surgery. And once those are removed, your pecs will finally be visible again.  So it will pay to keep working out!

The short answer is no.  Diet will not reduce the actual amount of glandular tissue, which all men and women have to a greater or lesser degree.  Weight gain or loss and muscle development will change the amount of fat/muscle and will affect contour of your chest and may either camouflage or exacerbate the appearance of the breast bud in gynecomastia.

It really depends on whether or not you have true gynecomastia with glandular tissue or pseudo gynecomastia with just fat. If it's the latter then it may be amenable to exercise. If it's truly glandular and there is no medical reason for it then nothing will improve it other than surgery. The only way to know for sure is to book a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon near you to see what your options are. Best of luck! 

Exercise will build muscle and reduce fat.  Is will likely not affect the breast tissue (just as it doesn't in women).  For gynecomastia, surgical excision with chest wall liposuction is the best approach, particularly in someone who works out to give a smooth chest.

There are many causes of gynecomastia. Speak to a knowledgeable doctor and then resume your chest exercises. If you don't see results, seek a plastic surgeon for gyne surgery. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian