Must know Answers to Gynecomastia Questions

Gynecomastia is a condition of enlargement of breast tissues in men during different stages of their life. It becomes a serious situation when they hit puberty, in that case, their breasts get large and become a reason of their embarrassment and discomfort in many ways and surgery becomes the last option to get rid of it. Many reasons can be there for getting gynecomastia like change in the levels of estrogen, hormonal imbalance, obesity, use of alcohol, aging and many more.

What are some Common Questions about Gynecomastia?
One can have many questions in mind for gynecomastia surgery that need to be answered so that there will be no confusion or doubts in the mind of patients. Following we are going to discuss those questions :-

Question 1. How can I detect if I have Gynecomastia?
There are some symptoms of this condition with which you can consider yourself a candidate for gynecomastia surgery

• Swelling around nipple or breasts
• Enlargement of Breasts
• Pain and discomfort around breasts
• Breast bud in either of the breasts

Question 2. Is Surgery the Only Option to get rid of Gynecomastia?
If the size of breasts has not decreased for a long period of time and causes you physical discomfort and emotional distress , then yes gynecomastia surgery can be the only option to be considered as most useful in that case.

Question 3. Is gynecomastia surgery painful?
As the use of either local or general anesthesia is used for surgery, you can not have any kind of pain during the surgery. But after the surgery is done, you can face some pain for a few days post surgery for which you will be given proper medication by your surgeon. Make sure to immediately contact your surgeon in case of any extreme conditions.

Question 4. How is gynecomastia surgery performed?
In the first step, anesthesia is used and some medicines are given if needed to give you more relief after the surgery. Liposuction is used, where a cannula is used with the help of which the extra fats are removed. Excision technique can be used in cases where fat around nipples need to be repositioned and contoured. Both the techniques can be mixed if needed. In the last step, breasts are reshaped and stitches are made.

Question 5. How to choose the best surgeon for gynecomastia surgery?
A surgeon should be well qualified, professional and experienced , should have good communication skills with whom you can discuss any doubts or issues. Do all the required enquiry, check his/her before and after testimonials to be sure that you will be in good hands.

Question 6. What equipment will be used for gynecomastia surgery?
Equipments used under gynecomastia surgery are

• Small incisions
• Cannual(Thin Hollow Tube)
• VASER
• MicroAire

Question 7. Does gynecomastia surgery take a long time to get completed?
Gynecomastia surgery takes 45 minutes to 1 hour to complete, so we can consider that you will be discharged from the hospital or clinic the same day your surgery will be done.

Question 8. How much time will it take to recover from gynecomastia surgery?
During the few days after the surgery, you can feel pain, swelling , loss of sensation around the nipples which will be recovered in 2-3 weeks. You can expect the full recovery from the surgery in 5-6 weeks in which you can continue your daily normal routine.

Question 9. What to do to get best results out of gynecomastia surgery?
You can follow some do’s and don’ts like

• No smoking
• Protection from sun exposure
• Massaging after 2-3 weeks of surgery
• Get enough rest and sleep
• Healthy diet
• No strenuous activities and be stress free

Question 10. Is it possible to get gynecomastia again after surgery?
Yes, you can get gynecomastia even after the surgery if you do not take care of your body weight and diet. Unhealthy diet after the surgery can result in recurring gynecomastia conditions. Even cases of patients getting this condition again after the surgery are very low, still you should try to maintain your body weight and should have a balanced diet after the surgery.

Question 11. What are the risks and complications of gynecomastia surgery?
Risks of gynecomastia surgery include :-

• Excess bleeding
• Blood clotting
• Extreme swelling
• Risks related to Anesthesia
• Uneven breasts
• Fluid Accumulation

Question 12. Will there be scarring after surgery?
Due to use of incisions, there can be scarring around the breasts which fades away with time. With your massage and using effective creams and oils, you can get rid of minimal scarring. Start your treatment to lighten scars right after the surgery when your surgeon recommends.

Question 13. When can I join a gym or job after surgery?
Within 2-3 weeks, you will start healing and can join your office work and also continue your mild workout. But do not forget to push yourself too hard, you can start with little exercises like aerobics as putting pressure on breasts can open the stitches, and can result in pain for you.

It is natural to have so many questions and doubts in your mind when you want to take such a big step. Many get afraid as they are surrounded by so many myths but it is better to feed those thoughts with facts to get to the right decision. If you have any question regarding the gynecomastia surgery, recovery time or any other aspect of surgery, you can book an appointment with our expert surgeons anytime.