Gynecomastia

About Gynecomastia

Gynecomastia is the enlargement of glandular and fatty tissue in the male chest, and it can affect men of any age. Common drivers include hormonal shifts during puberty, hereditary patterns, weight gain, certain medications, and use of anabolic steroids. While some cases settle on their own, persistent gynecomastia rarely responds to diet or exercise alone, because dense breast tissue does not behave like ordinary fat. For many men in Lucknow, surgery becomes the most reliable way to address the condition and improve self-image.

Clinically, gynecomastia is grouped into two main patterns. Glandular gynecomastia involves firm breast tissue under the nipple and usually requires surgical excision. Pseudo-gynecomastia, or fatty chest enlargement, responds well to liposuction-based male breast reduction. Many patients have a mixed presentation, which is why an in-person assessment with Dr. Agarwal, FRCS Edinburgh, is important to plan the right combination of techniques for your chest fat removal.

Good candidates are generally healthy adults with stable weight, reasonable skin elasticity, and realistic expectations. Smokers are advised to stop several weeks before and after surgery, and any underlying hormonal or medication-related cause is reviewed first. During consultation we examine the chest, review your medical history, and discuss whether liposuction alone, glandular excision, or a combined approach suits your anatomy and goals.

The procedure is performed under general or sedation anaesthesia depending on the extent of correction. Small, well-hidden incisions are used to remove fatty tissue with liposuction, and the firm gland behind the nipple is excised through a discreet incision at the areolar border. Where skin laxity is significant, additional tightening may be planned. Most cases take one to two hours and are managed as a day-care or short-stay admission.

Recovery is generally straightforward. A compression vest is worn for several weeks to support the new contour and reduce swelling. Light desk work resumes within a week, while heavy lifting and gym workouts are deferred for four to six weeks. Final results settle gradually as swelling resolves over two to three months, revealing a flatter, firmer chest.

Gynecomastia treatment cost in Lucknow varies with the technique used, anaesthesia type, and hospital stay. At Kayakriti, we share a transparent estimate after the consultation and offer a free video consultation if you would like to plan your visit in advance.

What to expect

• A confidential evaluation of chest shape, gland thickness, and skin tone
• A clear plan: liposuction, gland excision, or both
• Procedure under general or sedation anaesthesia
• Small, discreetly placed incisions at the areolar edge and lower chest
• Compression vest fitted before discharge
• Day-care or single-night stay in most cases
• Pre-operative photographs and a written cost estimate

Recovery

• Light walking from day one; desk work in 5 to 7 days
• Compression vest worn 4 to 6 weeks
• Avoid heavy lifting and gym training for 4 to 6 weeks
• Mild bruising and swelling settle within 2 to 3 weeks
• Stitches are absorbable; scars fade gradually over 6 to 12 months
• Final contour visible at 2 to 3 months