Typical Maximum Cost of Gynecomastia:
USA $6,625.00 India $ 2208.00

Average Cost of Gynecomastia:
USA $5,137.50 India $1712.00

Time Required for Gynecomastia:
It usually takes about 1-2 hours to perform Gynecomastia surgery. Time requirements do vary depending on the extent of surgery.

Is Gynecomastia an InPatient or OutPatient Procedure?
Outpatient.

What are the Side Effects of Gynecomastia?
Gynecomastia surgery side effects can include temporary swelling, bruising, and tenderness.

How Long do Gynecomastia results last?
Gynecomastia surgical results are permanent, but subject to changes in appearance as the patient's weight fluctuates.

What is the recovery time for Gynecomastia?
Day 1-14 After gynecomastia surgery, recovery from swelling usually takes at least 1-2 weeks. The patient usually wears a compression wrapping around the chest for those first couple weeks to help the swelling go down.

Day 2 Many patients return to work as quickly as 1-2 days after surgery.

Day 7 Sutures can usually be removed about 7-10 days into gynecomastia recovery.

Please Note**It is usually required that at least 3 weeks be given before patients pursue exercise or other more strenuous activity.

Will my insurance company cover Gynecomastia?
Because of the normally cosmetic nature of Gynecomastia surgery, insurance is usually not involved. However, in some circumstances, it may be deemed necessary to have male breast reduction surgery. Insurance would then cover a portion or possibly all of the cost, depending on your provider.

Is there much discomfort for Gynecomastia?
Gynecomastia pain and discomfort is very minimal, and very easily controlled with oral pain medication.

What types of anesthesia is necessary for Gynecomastia?
The Gynecomastia surgery anesthesia of choice is usually general, though local anesthesia with sedation may also be opted for.

What else can I combine Gynecomastia with?
For enhanced results, Gynecomastia surgery may be combined with:

Liposuction
Tummy Tuck
Facial Implants

What else is Gynecomastia referred to as?
Male Breast Reduction. Getting rid of man boobs (slang).