Male Breast Surgery / Gynecomastia in Hyderabad

Gynecomastia or male breast is a common condition. “Gynaecomastia” is a Greek word meaning “women-like breasts” afflict 60-70 percent of males sometime during teenage years. Mostly these breasts are relatively small, regress spontaneously in a couple of years and do not become a cause of concern. Enlargement of male breasts happens due to overgrowth of breast glands or due to fat deposit or both.

Gynaecomastia is divided into four grades

  • Grade 1: Only nipple enlargement and pointiness. This is seen in men with normal BMI (normal weight), and it is because of enlargement of gland tissue under the nipple. Gland excision surgery under local anaesthesia restores the normality of male chest.
  • Grade 2: Gland and fat extend all over the pectoral muscle, covering the outlines of muscle. This is the commonest type of Gynecomastia male breast.
  • Grade 3: This looks like a well developed female breast, and is difficult to hide even in clothes
  • Grade 4: This looks like a saggy female breast. It happens in obese men or after massive weight loss or bariatric surgery

Gynecomastia in the majority of cases is of unknown origin and not associated with any other health issues. There is no medical treatment of gynecomastia male breasts. Exercises and weight loss do not cure gynaecomastia. Surgery is the best option for treatment. Following surgeries are done for different types of Gynecomastia male breast – Gynecomastia Male Breast Surgery, Liposuction of Chest Gland Excision Surgery.

You know you are a candidate for male breast reduction surgery when Gynecomastia becomes bothersome:

  • Male breasts or pointy nipples are showing through clothing.
  • Causing embarrassment in wearing gym wear and swimming trunks or going shirtless
  • Causing psychological trauma.

High Definition Gynecomastia surgery in Hyderabad has been safer and more comfortable at Ambrosia Clinic with our elite team of plastic surgeons. We not only can give you flat chest scarlessly but can also create natural looking chest. Complete empathy, utmost care and absolute privacy is guaranteed during and after the procedure.

A quick run through of what to expect from the procedure:

Anaesthesia: General/Local tumescent

Duration of Surgery: 1-2 hour

Hospital Stay: Daycare, discharged same evening

How is it done at Ambrosia Clinic in Hyderabad?

Gynaecomastia or Male Breast Reduction surgery is usually combined with liposuction of the chest area to contour it evenly and aesthetically. A tumescent solution is injected into the breast and liposuction of the breast is done. Liposuction involves sucking out the fatty tissue in liquid form by hollow metal tubes through small hidden holes. Liposuction alone is usually not successful in completely treating gynaecomastia because the hardened glands and fibrous tissues can not be sucked out. Therefore after liposuction, removal of remaining tissues is done through a semicircular cut along the lower margin of the areola (the dark skin around the nipple). The complete removal of excess tissue is thus done, and skin lies flat on muscle. Stitches are self-absorbable. Excess skin in grade I and II Gynaecomastia usually shrinks but in very large grade III gynecomastia treatment or male breast fat removal is required through extra incisions. After that, a compressive vest is worn 24 hours a day for a month. The recovery time may be less or more depending on individual healing.

Recovery Timeline For Male Breast Surgery

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Same Day

Self Care: Getting dressed, combing hair
Walking
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Next Day

Self care: Moderate day, shower
Activities: Writing & computer use
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1 Week

Activities: Driving, Work
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2 Weeks

Exercise: Treadmill
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1 Month

Exercise: Weightlifting
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FAQ

Why do male breasts (man boobs) happen?
Both male and female foetuses in the uterus have breast buds. In the female, the breast glands grow under the influence of female hormones during puberty, pregnancy and breastfeeding. In males, the breast gland remains underdeveloped because they have male hormones and very little female hormones. During puberty and development of secondary sexual characters, if the delicate balance of male and female hormones is disturbed male breast gland can grow and look like a female breast. Most times the blood hormone levels do not show this imbalance, and the problem is entirely due to breast glands being oversensitive to a normal level of hormones. That is why most men with gynaecomastia do not have any other symptom of feminization, and they are perfectly normal men, with just a cosmetic deformity of male breasts.
Are there different kinds of gynaecomastia?
“True gynaecomastia” is seen in men of normal weight. Here the breast is composed of glands, tough fibrous tissue and some fat intermingled with each other. In “Pseudo gynaecomastia” which is found in obese people fat element is predominant. Gynaecomastia is classified into grade I to Grade III, depending on size, grade III being large and saggy breasts, literally indistinguishable from female breasts.
What are the causes of gynaecomastia (male breasts)?

In the majority of cases, there is no specific cause, and it is due to hypersensitivity of a breast to circulating female hormones (oestrogen) during puberty. Hormonal analysis of blood usually is normal in these cases. Obesity and fat deposits in the breast also is a common situation nowadays. Obesity is also associated with relative oestrogen excess. Physiological gynaecomastia can also occur in newborns and old age.
In a very small number of cases, gynaecomastia may be due to some specific cause like:

  • Usage of certain drugs like anabolic steroids, oestrogens (for the treatment of prostate cancer)
  • Long term usage of antacids like cimetidine and omeprazole
  • Some drugs used for treating psychosis, spironolactone and finasteride (antiandrogens), imatinib
  • Supplements used for body building containing anabolic steroids or performance enhancing substances containing hormone androstenedione
  • Additives like alcohol or marijuana
    Some genetic conditions like Klinefelter’s syndrome
  • Chronic liver disease, hyperthyroidism, adrenal tumours
  • Diseases of testes of pituitary leading to a reduction in male hormones
Are there any tests required to diagnose gynaecomastia?
If gynaecomastia is the only complaint, no other tests are required except the routine tests done before surgery.
Is there any medical treatment for gynaecomastia?
Pubertal gynaecomastia usually spontaneously subsides by 18 years of age without any treatment. Otherwise, there are no medications for treating this condition. Plastic surgery can cure it permanently.
What is the right age for gynaecomastia surgery?
Surgery can be done at any age safely if gynaecomastia is causing psychological distress. If a person is comfortable with it, he can wait until the age of 18 because there is a chance it can regress by itself.
Does losing weight or exercising help to cure gynaecomastia?
In the case of a true gynaecomastia, the person is usually of normal weight, and breast enlargement is due to overgrowth of the gland, weight loss does not help. In other cases where there is some element of obesity weight loss affects the breasts size somewhat but does not usually cure it entirely. Exercising the pectorals may further highlight the breast gland.
Can gynaecomastia recur after surgery?
Surgery offers a permanent cure. The only exception being in some obese people where gynaecomastia was treated by liposuction. If they do not maintain weight, fat can come back on the chest.
Can gynaecomastia be treated by liposuction alone?
Liposuction involves sucking out fatty tissue in liquid form by hollow metal tubes through small hidden holes. Liposuction alone is usually not successful in completely treating gynaecomastia because the tough glands and fibrous tissues can not be sucked out. Therefore after liposuction removal of remaining tissues through a small cut gives results. Occasionally liposuction alone may work in very soft and fatty breasts, but it is difficult to predict that beforehand. If after liposuction the chest is completely flat, the surgeon can decide to stop with liposuction alone.
What results can I expect after gynaecomastia surgery?
You can expect a flat normal chest after surgery. If you have been going to the gym and not able to achieve pectoral muscle definition you can do so after surgery. Scars are minimal, to begin with and usually fade in a couple of months. If your gynaecomastia is very large (Grade III) then you can expect some additional scars.
Is it necessary to wear a compression garment after surgery?
Surgery is followed by swelling of the operated area usually. The compression garment helps in early reduction of swelling. It also helps in skin redraping in larger gynaecomastia. The garment provides a firm but elastic compression and it should be worn 24 hours a day except during bath, for one month. It helps to keep an extra garment for washing.
How many days should I take leave from work for the surgery?
One week is the usual time. It can be less or more depending on the nature of your job. You will get a better idea during the pre-procedure consultation with the plastic surgeon.
I am from another city. How long do I need to stay in Hyderabad after my gynecomastia surgery?
Two to three days’ stay after surgery is usually adequate, barring any complications.
How many days of hospital stay is required after a gynaecomastia surgery?
It is a day care surgery so you can leave the hospital 6 hours after surgery. Like any day care surgery, it is mandatory for you to have someone to stay with you for the next 24 hours and to reach the hospital in case of any need. People without any attendant may choose to stay in the hospital for 24 hours.
What care is needed after a gynaecomastia surgery?
Usually, there is a small band-aid like dressing on the nipple area and vests worn over that. Next day after the check-up in the clinic you can have a bath. Subsequently every day after the bath you just need to apply antibiotic ointment and cover the nipple with sterile cotton pads (available in the market ) and use the compression garment to keep them in place. You will also need to take oral antibiotics and painkillers as advised by the doctor. After the first week, medicines and dressing are not usually required. Compression garment alone is continued 24 hours a day for next one month.
When is the healing complete after a gynaecomastia surgery?
Stitches heal in 10 days but there is swelling, bruising and tenderness over the chest which goes down over the next couple of weeks. Final results are noticeable after one month with some more improvement over next six months. Scars fade gradually over the next one year.
Can the scars be prominent sometimes?
Scars behave differently in different people. Usually, they are inconspicuous but in some people with the tendency of forming bad scars can become hypertrophic or keloidal. If scars are looking red or itchy after one month, it is advised to consult your plastic surgeon immediately to treat them early.
What are the possible risks involved with gynaecomastia surgery?
Occasionally there can be numbness or lack of sensation that could last up to a year. Infrequent complications may include infection, nipple damage, fluid accumulation, bleeding, scarring or pigment changes. Postoperative asymmetry, while rare, is possible; a second procedure may be needed to remove additional tissue. Like any other surgery, small risk of anaesthesia should be borne in mind.
Can gynaecomastia surgery be done under local anaesthesia?
Yes, occasionally when gynaecomastia is small, local anaesthesia is good enough for the procedure.
Can gynaecomastia surgery be combined with other surgeries?
Gynaecomastia surgery is commonly combined with abdominal liposuction and facial surgeries like rhinoplasty.
What is the gynecomastia surgery cost in Hyderabad?
Since the procedure depends on the grade of gynecomastia you have, the costs gynecomastia surgery are best determined by the plastic surgeon during your pre-operative consultation.

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