What do men need to know before gynecomastia surgery?
Gynaecomastia is a condition that can happen to any male, primarily during adolescence, due to hormonal surges that can lead to the growth of male breast tissue. These breast tissues often shrink after puberty in some cases, but if that does not happen, they can appear as male boobs. The prevalence of asymptomatic gynaecomastia is around –
- 60% to 90% in children,
- 50% to 60% in adolescents
- Up to 70% in men aged 50 to 69 years.
Some of the common causes of gynecomastia include puberty, use of anabolic steroids in bodybuilders, obesity, excessive consumption of marijuana, along other medications that can cause male breast enlargement.
Pristyn Care is associated with the best hospitals and clinics in Indore.
Pristyn Care is associated with some of the top hospitals and healthcare institutions in Indore. Our partnered hospitals have modern infrastructure and cutting-edge technology for a very high success rate. Pristyn Care performs advanced gynaecomastia surgeries for male breast reduction where patients can go home on the same day of surgery. You can contact Pristyn Care for more information on the best hospital for gynecomastia in Indore. Some of our partnered hospitals are as follows –
- Gurjar Hospital
- Vedant Hospital
- Charak Hospital
- Universal Hospital
- Dashmesh Hospital
- SNG Hospital
- Triveni Hospital
- Mayank Hospital
- Bapat Hospital
- DNS Hospital
- Noble Hospital
- Phoenix Hospital (Indore)
- Bharti Memorial Hospital
- Barod Hospital
- Varnit Hospital
- Laxmi Memorial Hospital
Post-recovery tips after gynecomastia surgery.
After the gynecomastia surgery, the patients are required to follow the following tips for a smoother and faster recovery. Post-recovery tips are important for a successful treatment and thus, must be followed with extra care. Some of the recovery tips after male boobs reduction surgery are –
- Bandages are removed on the third day after the surgery
- The patients can see around 70% results after the bandage removal
- The surgeon will ask you to wear a compression vest. A compression vest makes sure the area from where the fat is sucked does not get filled with water or blood, which can lead to complications.
- The patient should avoid any shoulder movement for at least a week or until the next appointment with the surgeon.
- The patients who were actively doing gym must refrain from gymming for at least 21 days after the surgery.
How to proceed with Gynecomastia Surgery?
The success rate of gynecomastia surgery may vary depending on everything you do in your routine. Once you consult with a gynecomastia specialist, you will be asked to do the following things:
- Get a proper medical evaluation
- Adjust your current medications
- Stop smoking and drinking
- Avoid anti-inflammatory drugs or herbal supplements
- Do not stay in the sun for too long.
- Avoid using blood thinners.
- Buy things like ice packs, cortisone cream, icy hot patches, and other things that will come in handy during the recovery phase.
- On the day of surgery, the doctor will guide you through any dietary restrictions.
- Before proceeding with gynecomastia surgery, you must be well prepared for the procedure and know how to take care of yourself after the surgery. Pristyn Care doctors will guide you at every step to make the journey simple and comfortable.
Experienced and Reputed Gynecomastia Doctors In Indore
Once a patient decides to undergo gynecomastia surgery, the next step is to find a cosmetic surgeon with adequate experience. The skill and experience of the cosmetic surgeon are also an integral part of gynecomastia treatment. The problem, however, lies with finding a great cosmetic surgeon in Indore who can ensure minimal scarring and desired results after gynecomastia treatment.
Luckily, Pristyn Care doctors are some of the best gynecomastia surgeons in Indore. Their experience, as well as skillset, speaks for themselves. Our doctors offer each patient a customized patient experience after understanding their particular needs. This ensures the satisfaction of each patient after the surgery.
Benefits of undergoing gynecomastia surgery at Pristyn Care.
Pristyn Care is a full-stack healthcare provider that has partnered with some of the best hospitals and healthcare institutions across the country. Pristyn Care provides painless daycare surgery for male breast reduction surgery in Indore by expert cosmetic surgeons who are fully trained to operate modern tools and technology. This enables a very high success rate with almost no chances of complications during the surgery. Some of the advantages of choosing Pristyn Care are –
- Highly experienced cosmetic surgeons
- Pristyn Care assigns a care buddy to each patient on the day of the surgery to assist with all the paperwork and formalities
- Free cab service is provided to every patient for pick-up and drop-off on the day of the surgery
- A dedicated team to assist with insurance approvals
- Waver into some non-medical items
- Chances of recurrence are almost nil
- Flexible Payment Options
- Bill amount before the surgery
- No Cost EMI
- Free follow-up consultations
- COVID-19 free environment
How to book an appointment with Pristyn Care in Indore?
- You are required to fill out the patient form from our website www.pristyncare.com. Once your form reaches our medical coordinators, our team will reach out to you at the earliest. An appointment will be consecutively fixed with the concerned doctor according to your schedule and preference.
- You can also directly connect with our medical coordinators through the contact number on our website. Our dedicated team of medical coordinators will gather input from your query and connect you with the concerned doctor near your area and book an appointment consecutively.
- You can also book an appointment through our Pristyn Care app. Our medical coordinators will arrange an offline or online consultation from doctors near your area at the earliest via video call, and a nominal consultation fee will be charged.
What are the different grades of gynecomastia?
The treatment method for gynecomastia is chosen based on its grade or severity. The enlargement of breasts is divided into four grades:
- Grade 1- The first grade has only a minor level of enlargement in the breasts. The tissues grow in a localized area around the areola and the chest appears slightly swollen.
- Grade 2- At this grade, the glandular tissues expand to the chest width. The pectoral muscles get covered with the breast tissues but the edges won’t be as prominent as actual breasts.
- Grade 3- This is the advanced stage of gynecomastia when the breast development is clearly visible, even through clothes. The excess skin continues to grow and become prominent. The breast tissues will also be more firm at this stage.
- Grade 4- It is the last stage of gynecomastia development where the breast tissues have grown to a complete extent and start exhibiting painful symptoms, like back pain, posture issues, etc.
Men often make the condition worse by trying to hide the enlarged breasts by slouching that further aggravates the back pain. If left untreated for a long time, the condition will get worse and the patient may suffer from the spinal deformity.
If you see a doctor while male breasts are still developing, the condition can be controlled and managed by addressing the primary cause of hormonal imbalance. The doctor may further recommend that you take alternative medications or suggest hormone replacement therapy to stop the tissue growth.
What is the difference between gynecomastia and chest fat?
Most men get confused between fat deposits in the chest (pseudogynecomastia) area and the condition of gynecomastia. The signs and symptoms of both the conditions are very similar which is why most men confuse one with the other. However, there are also factors that differentiate gynecomastia from chest fat deposits.
Gynecomastia is the condition in which there is an excessive glandular tissue growth in the pectoral region of a man. Pseudogynecomastia is a condition of fat deposits in the pectoral region.
In case of gynecomastia, a hard lump can be felt under the nipple or areola. But in case of chest fat or pseudogynecomastia, no firmness or hard mass is felt under the nipple or areola. Its mass growth feels the same throughout the chest region.
In gynecomastia, the saggy appearance of the breast is minimal. While in case of pseudogynecomastia, the breast may appear to be more saggy.
The condition of fat deposits in the chest can be managed with regular exercises for a healthy diet. But gynecomastia does not disappear with either exercise or change in diet. If a man is diagnosed with gynecomastia, he would require surgical procedures.
Are there any side effects of gynecomastia surgery?
Gynecomastia surgery is a safe and risk-free surgical procedure, and if performed under the supervision of a good and experienced cosmetic surgeon, there are almost no complications or major side effects associated with the gynecomastia surgery.
However, like any other surgical procedures, gynecomastia surgery too cause certain minor side effects in some patients, the common ones being:
- Reaction to anesthesia – which goes away within a few hours after the surgery
- Damage to deeper tissues – the chances of this risk can be minimized too if the surgery is performed by an experienced plastic surgeon
- Damage to fatty tissues in the breast
- Persistent pain
- Possibility of a revision surgery
- Scarring that lasts for longer time than expected
If there are any chances of risk and complications, there are good chances that your doctor will discuss it all with you prior to the surgery.
Everything you need to know about gynecomastia surgery scars
Most men seeking gynecomastia treatment are concerned about one particular factor – the scar after the procedure. Depending upon the severity of the condition, the level of incision in gynecomastia surgery may vary, and so do the scars. Typically, the scars involved in gynecomastia surgery are not severe. They are minor as any other common surgical procedures. The scars usually occur near the nipple or the areola and are not always easily visible.
Here are some ways to reduce gynecomastia surgery scars:
- Maintain good hygiene – Good hygiene is important for any surgery to allow the wounds to heal and gynecomastia is no different. It is important for the patient as well as the doctor to maintain extreme levels of hygiene while operating the breasts to keep unwanted germs away. Moisturizing the surgical area before and after the surgery can prevent the skin from drying or turning red.
- Take medications regularly – Whatever medications are prescribed by the cosmetic surgeon – oral pills, supplements or medicated ointments – make sure to take the medication on time and regularly.
- Use scar gels – The healing properties of scar gels make it an optimal solution to reduce the appearance of surgical scars after gynecomastia surgery. Apply scar gels on the incision site to reduce the scar size and pigmentation.
- Use lasers – Once the gynecomastia surgery is over, you can consult with a dermatologist or the same cosmetic surgeon and check if you can undergo laser treatments to remove the scars. Microscopic laser technique can be a great solution to remove deep scars.
- Avoid exposing the site to sunlight – Do not step out without covering the surgical site. Applying a broad spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30 or above can help the scars heal faster.
It is important to understand that although these tips can heal the scars in most cases, the results may not always be optimum. If you are looking for a solution to remove your scars, the best thing to do is consult with your cosmetic surgeon, evaluate the pros and cons, and get the best suggestions.
Schedule your appointment with the best plastic surgeons in for Gynecomastia
To get rid of man boobs, you will need help from certified and well-trained plastic surgeons who are skilled in treating gynecomastia. It is a good thing that we have some of the best plastic surgeons in Indore who are highly experienced and have performed numerous surgeries successfully. To book an appointment with our surgeons and consult them, you can try any of the following ways:
Download the Pristyn Care- Consult Doctors application and browse the list of best gynecomastia doctors in Indore. Book an appointment directly with a doctor of your choice within the app.
Fill the “Book Appointment” form available here and submit your information. Our medical coordinators will get back to you shortly to discuss the appointment date and time.
Dial the number given at the top and talk to our medical coordinators directly to schedule the consultation with the doctor at your convenience.
Once the appointment is confirmed, all you have to do is to show up at the clinic and discuss the treatment options. If you want, you can also opt for online consultation mode to have a discussion with the doctor over a virtual call from the comfort of your home.
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