Gynaecomastia is also called man boobs, or gyno problem in males. In this disease man, chest increases in size like female chest. It is one of the most common cosmetic deformity in males with incidence of more than 40 % in indian males. This problem creates a social and mental embarrassment for the person and it has a major issue in persons life.
Gynaecomastia is often ignored by our patients which then leads to increase of the grade or severity and further complications.
Simon et al has classified gynaecomastia according to severity
| Incision Size | 1-2 CM | 3-4 CM |
| Recovery TIme | 1 Week | 2-4 Weeks |
| Success rate | Very High | Low |
| Skin tightening | Uniform | Non-Uniform |
| Pain | Painless | Painful |
| Chance of Scars | Invisible | Might Leave Scar |
| Anesthesia Required | Local | General |
Gynaecomastia surgery has an almost 100 % success rate as it is a very safe and secure surgery which is accepted as the gold standard treatment for gynaecomastia throughout the world.
It depends upon the grade and severity of gynaecomastia, normally surgery is completed in about 1 hour
No alternative, surgery is the only option
It is a day care surgery, you would be discharged on the same day, you can resume your daily work the next day
Person who is having gynaecomastia problem and fit to undergo surgery and go for surgery
Medically unfit people with multiple other issues should not opt for surgery
Very less, patient is very comfortable during the surgery
If the surgery is conducted by an expert surgeon and equipped, complications are very very rare.
Some complications include haematoma or blood clots, infection, bad shape, depressed nipples, bruising or swelling. But these complications are very rare in expert hands
Surgery can be performed in either general anaesthesia or local anaesthesia as per patient medical condition and examination
On very next day
On 7th day you can start cardio exercises
After 20-30 days
