What is Gynecomastia?
Gynecomastia also known as male breast reduction or male boobs treatment is one of the most common male chest or boob related problem. Gynecomastia is defined as enlargement of male breast. Excess fat deposition occurs in male chest. Increase size of breast may be associated with puffiness of nipples. The patient may feel nodular swelling behind the nipple. It can occur secondary due to hormonal imbalance. An increase in estrogen level and decrease in testosterone level is observed in few patients. Enlargement of male breasts is more common in adolescence or puberty. It mostly appears in teenage boys. If you’re searching for gynecomastia treatment in Lahore, you have found the right place! We have the best gynecomastia surgeon in Lahore to do gynecomastia surgery.Book an appointment today!
How much does gynecomastia surgery cost in Lahore?
Cost of Gynecomastia surgery in Lahore ranges from Rs. 55,000 to 120,000 depending on type of gynecomastia, duration of surgery and mainly hospital selected with its standards of theater and room facilities. Dr. Yawar helps and guide patients about treatment cost and course of treatment. Best affordable prices in top most ranking hospitals are offered by Dr. Yawar Sajjad.
What are the Gynecomastia Symptoms?
Gynecomastia symptoms are associated with increase in size of the male boobs. Sometimes pain and heaviness is associated with gynecomastia. Tenderness in the breast may be aggravated with physical activity. Social problems may be associated with Gynecomastia. Patient may feel reluctant to participate in outdoor activities. They become reluctant to certain activities like swimming, wearing tea shirts in Gym.
What are the causes of gynecomastia treatment?
At age of 12 to 14 years breast size in male enlarges which regress most of the time until adulthood. It is self-limiting in most of cases.Underlying hormonal imbalance is the cause in most patients. In adult patients certain medical conditions may be associated with Gynecomastia. Sometimes liver, pituitary, kidney, adrenal disease can be the cause of Gynecomastia in men. Man boob enlargement can also occur due to use of certain medications like anabolic steroids, antiepileptic, antihypertensive, antacid medications.
Why Gynecomastia appears around 14 or 15 years of age?
This the time when there is increase in the surge of male hormones. If there is change in male and female hormone ratio at this time it would result in increase in size of male breast tissue or male boob’s enlargement.
When one should decide to undergo Gynecomastia surgery/Male boobs treatment?
When there is significant increase in size of the breast and gynecomastia is associated with pain, tenderness. When medical treatment has been tried and failed in reducing the size of breast. Gynecomastia is associated with social and psychological problems and hindering daily routine outdoor activities. When one becomes too much conscious about the problem and started avoiding gatherings, outdoor activities like swimming and going to gym. Confidence level has affected daily life style.
Surgery for gynecomastia is done when increase in size of breast is static for the last two years.
Can Gynecomastia be managed by taking oral medication only?
Gynecomastia if it is diagnosed secondary to hormonal cause it may respond to medical treatment. Most of the time gynecomastia does not respond to oral medication only and surgical treatment is best solution for men boobs’ enlargement.
What are the different types of gynecomastia?
Gynecomastia is divided into different grades from grade 1 to grade 4 depending upon size and nature of disease.
- Grade 1 is increase in gland tissue present behind the areola.
- Grade 2 is increase in gland tissue present beyond the areola but no excess skin means nipple areola not hanging.
- Grade 3 There is increase in gland tissue present beyond the areola and excess skin is present causing nipple areola hanging.
- Grade 4 In severe cases massive enlargement of male breast skin and tissue looks like female breast.
What is the best treatment of Gynecomastia?
When Gynecomastia is diagnosed underlying cause if present should be ruled out and treated. If patient is taking any medication responsible for Gynecomastia it should be stopped and replaced. Surgical treatment of Gynecomastia depends on the type of Gynecomastia. Patient may have more fatty component which is addressed by Liposuction only. If the patient has also gland under the nipple it should be broken and delivered by small incision. Initial grade 1 or 2 gynecomastia can be managed by removal of excess fat and gland only. In grade 3 and grade 4 gynecomastia excess skin may need to be removed along with gland.
What is duration of Gynecomastia surgery?
Duration of Gynecomastia surgery depend on type of Gynecomastia. If only fatty tissue present liposuction for Gynecomastia takes one to one and half hour time only.Gynecomastia with fatty and glandular component need removal of gland with small incision along with liposuction for fatty component which takes ninety minutes to two hours.
How much stay in hospital needed for Gynecomastia Surgery?
Foe gynecomastia patients with grade 1 or 2 one can go home same evening after surgery staying 4 to 6 hours in hospital. For advanced grade gynecomastia one day stay may be needed in the hospital.
How much pain patient feels after Liposuction for Gynecomastia treatment?
There is mild pain after Gynecomastia surgery which is managed effectively by analgesics. Patients take pain medication for 5 to 7 days which keep patient comfortable.
What is Postoperative care and Recovery time after Gynecomastia Surgery?
Patient can be discharged on same day of surgery from hospital. After three days patient can resume normal daily activities. After gynecomastia surgery patient is advised oral antibiotics and pain killer for 7 days. Removal of sutures is done after after 7 to 8 days. Exercise of other body areas than chest can be resumed after 2 weeks. Lifting weights and outdoor sternuous exercise avoided for first 4 to 6 weeks. Normal gym exercise resumed after 6 weeks when healing is complete. Compression garments are advised for 6 to 8 weeks. It makes patient comfortable by reducing swelling after liposuction
What complications are associated with Gynecomastia Surgery?
Dr. Yawar use his skills and takes best care of patient for excellent results as he is most experienced and qualified plastic surgeon in Lahore. Swelling may be seen after gynecomastia if present it stays for few weeks and settles gradually by using Compression garments. Hematoma due to bleeding after surgery can present as localized swelling and bruising. Small hematoma settle itself large hematoma need aspiration or drainage. Sermoa collection is very rare in Gynecomastia. Asymmetries after Liposuction in Gynecomastia can be seen in few patients. Chest asymmetries are seen in those patients where these asymmetries are present before surgery as well. Loss of sensation or numbness can present initially but recover gradually in few weeks’ time
How much scar becomes visible after Gynecomastia treatment?
Incision for Gynecomastia is limited to the borders of areola which can be combined by another very small incision in the axillae. These small incisions results in very small invisible scar. Dr Yawar patients are quite happy after the results and there is no visible scar of liposuction for gynecomastia.
Is gynecomastia surgery a safe procedure?
Yes gynecomastia surgery is a very safe procedure and gynecomastia surgery can be done in local anesthesia. Patient feel safe when operated at most advanced state of art hospital and best Cosmetic surgery services provided by Dr. Yawar.
When normal outdoor activities resumed after gynecomastia surgery?
Gynecomastia treatment is a day case procedure. Patient leaves hospital walking same day resume activities after 2 days rest. If only liposuction done for gynecomastia then on 3th Post operative day activities can be resumed. If surgical removal of glands also done 8 to 10 days are needed after surgery till one resume normal activities. Dr Yawar arranges a follow up free consultation with patient after surgery for final checkup before resuming normal activities
Which is best plastic surgeon and clinic for Gynecomastia in Lahore?
Dr Yawar is most experienced and Board Certified plastic surgeon in Lahore. He is member of American Association of Plastic Surgeons. He is Professor of Plastic Surgery and a dedicated leading plastic surgeon of Pakistan with diverse experience in field of cosmetic plastic surgery. He operates at most advanced surgical centers in Lahore. He is. Dr Yawar Clinic received Best Service award for Cosmetic surgery patient’s management services in Pakistan for Consecutive 3 years from What Clinic Service. He masters all new techniques of Gynecomastia cosmetic surgery. His 25 years of experience in Aesthetic surgery and mastering new techniques make it mark of excellence in all cosmetic procedures. He provides free on line consultation to patients. When decided for treatment of gynecomastia one can get online consultation from Dr Yawar. You can discuss and ask any query about Gynecomastia, its treatment options, recovery time, results, cost, and gynecomastia surgeon in Lahore. Call or sms on what’s app no. now to book your appointment and treatment by dr Yawar at this No. +92 331-4409880.