Gynecomastia Surgery in Delhi, India

Gynecomastia or Male breas-t is the abnormal development of large mammary glands in males resulting in breas-t enlargement. This condition can affect males of any age. It often causes emotional distress and afflicts self-confidence. This condition can affect one or both breas-ts, and it isn’t a serious medical problem, but it can be tough to cope with the condition as the person feels embarrassed and socially conscious of their appearance.

Diet, exercise, creams, oils, slimming belts are not effective in reducing male breas-t and can often cause adverse side effects.

Many times, gynecomastia resolves on its own, but if it persists, gynecomastia surgery in India, performed at the leading facility, SB Aesthetics, can help to eliminate the excess tissue from the breas-ts. The male breas-t reduction surgery is performed under local or general anaesthesia and is an outpatient procedure. The patient can leave home on the same day or the next day and can resume their normal routine activities within 2-3 days after surgery. Gynecomastia surgery can alleviate the physical discomfort endured and may also relieve social distress related to the gynecomastia condition.

Factors that trigger gynecomastia or male boo-bs:

Obesity.
Intake of anabolic steroids and androgen.
Genetics.
Aging.
Cancer treatment.
Alcohol and drug abuse.
Hormonal imbalance.
Health conditions like tumors, hyperthyroidism, liver problems, malnutrition, can also cause gynecomastia.

Types of gynecomastia that affect the male population:

Puffy nipples (fat deposit).
Pure glandular (True gynecomastia).
Congenital gynecomastia.
Pseudo gynecomastia.
Severe gynecomastia.
Adult gynecomastia.

Who are the ideal candidates for gynecomastia?

Healthy individuals with normal weight and are also emotionally stable.
Non-smoker and non-alcoholic.
Males who are suffering from swollen breas-t tissue and tenderness.
Males with firm and elastic skin.
The ideal age is above 18 years, however, if the condition is severe and is badly affecting a person psychologically, plastic surgeons do consider performing gynecomastia surgery in Delhi early, provided the person has good overall health and other such factors.

Get the best gynecomastia surgery in Delhi, India, at SB Aesthetics and achieve a flatter, more masculine appearance.

What to expect during the consultation for gynecomastia?

The surgeon will conduct a medical and physical examination, to determine the cause of gynecomastia and the surgery type required to correct the male breas-ts. The tests include:

Physical examination- breas-t tissue, skin, and abdomen.
Blood test.
Mammograms ( not necessary in all cases).

The procedure of gynecomastia

Depending upon the case type, the surgery is performed.

Step 1. Administration of intravenous or general anesthesia.

Step 2. Prepping for the case.

Step 3. In fatty gynecomastia, tumescent liposuction technique alone is used.

Step 4. A cannula is inserted, through small incisions. Tumescent fluid is infiltrated. The cannula is moved back and forth in a controlled manner to loosen the excess fat, followed by vacuum suction to finally remove it.

Step 5. Excision technique is recommended when glandular breas-t tissue or excess skin is removed to correct gynecomastia. Followed by areola reducing and nipple repositioning to achieve more masculine contour.

Step 6. Most of the time both liposuction and excision are performed according to the case type.

Step 7. After surgery dressing is applied and the support garment is to be worn to support the new chest contour.

Step 8. A small thin tube is placed under the skin to drain excess fluid or blood.

The risks and complications associated with gynecomastia?
After the surgery, little discomfort, mild stiffness, and pain may occur in the chest, and it may subside within 2-4 days. The risks and side effects are temporary, and with proper medical aid, they can be treated. The risks include:

Burning sensation.
Discomfort and pain.
Infection.
Loss of nipple sensation.
Numbness and bruising.
Fluid collection in the treated area.
Swelling.

Note: Gynecomastia surgery cost in India vary from one individual to another, depending on the extent of the surgery needed and the expertise of the surgeon. Other factors include the type of procedure, the age of the patient, the size of the breas-t, the patient’s general health, and many more.

What are the results expected after gynecomastia?

The initial results of Gynecomastia surgery are visible immediately. The final contours take some weeks to show once the swelling completely subsides.
Results offered by gynecomastia are permanent, and one has to avoid weight fluctuations to maintain it.
One can achieve a firmer, more contoured, flatter chest and can boost their self-confidence.
Dr. Shilpi Bhadani and her team of expert plastic surgeons provide the best results in Gynecomastia surgery in India. In some cases, fat grafting is used to make masculine contours.

Precautions and aftercare

Sleep straight and take an adequate amount of rest.
Wear compression garments to reduce swelling and to achieve desired results.
Maintain hygiene and clean the sutured incisions lines as instructed.
Take medicines and apply ointments in the treated area as directed by the surgeon.
Consume a healthy diet and plenty of fluids.
Avoid smoking and alcohol intake for a few weeks after surgery.
Avoid strenuous activities for 6-7 weeks after the surgery.

Length

Approximately one and one-half to three hours.

Inpatient/Outpatient

This is an outpatient procedure. The patients return home the same day of the operation.

Recovery
More strenuous activity may be resumed after two to three weeks. The patient will be asked to wear a compression garment by the surgeon which has to be pre-ordered.

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