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| Surgery Name | Cost | Room | Hospitalization |
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| Gynecomastia Surgery Package | USD 3000 - USD 3500 | Private Room | 1-day hospital stay |
✓ Inclusion
- ✔Consultation with a senior plastic surgeon
- ✔Pre-operative tests: CBC, blood sugar, clotting profile, viral markers and ECG
- ✔Anaesthesia check-up and general anaesthesia (or local with sedation)
- ✔Liposuction of both sides of the chest
- ✔Excision of glandular breast tissue through a peri-areolar incision
- ✔Operation theatre charges and standard consumables
- ✔1 day stay in a private room
- ✔Nursing care, routine medicines and dressings during the stay
- ✔One compression garment
- ✔Patient's meals in hospital
- ✔One follow-up consultation and dressing check
- ✔Free: airport pick-up & drop, visa invitation letter, interpreter & coordinator (Satyug Healthcare)
✗ Exclusion
- ✖Hormone tests, chest ultrasound or other investigations beyond the routine list
- ✖Skin excision or nipple repositioning for severe gynecomastia
- ✖VASER or other advanced liposuction devices (unless included in quote)
- ✖Liposuction of other body areas
- ✖Additional compression garments
- ✖Extra hospital days
- ✖Treatment of complications or revision surgery
- ✖Medicines after discharge
- ✖Hotel, food, local travel and flights
- ✖Visa fees and personal expenses
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🇮🇳 COSMETIC PACKAGE — INDIA
Gynecomastia Surgery (Male Breast Reduction) in India
Liposuction and gland removal to correct enlarged male breasts and restore a masculine chest – by experienced plastic surgeons at accredited Indian hospitals, at a fraction of Gulf and Western costs.
✅ Free Medical Opinion in 48–72 h💪 Permanent gland removal💰 Starting USD 3,000✈️ Visa & Airport Support🗣️ Interpreter Available
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1–2 hrs
Surgery time
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1 day
Hospital stay
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90%+
Patient satisfaction
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7–10 days
Total stay in India
📖 What is Gynecomastia Surgery?
Gynecomastia means enlarged breast tissue in men. It happens when there is an imbalance between the hormones oestrogen and testosterone. It is very common – in teenagers during puberty, and in adult men because of weight gain, some medicines (such as anabolic steroids, some anti-ulcer and prostate drugs), liver or kidney disease, thyroid problems or, rarely, hormone-producing tumours. Many men feel embarrassed, avoid swimming or tight shirts and lose confidence.
Gynecomastia surgery (also called male breast reduction or reduction mammaplasty) removes the extra fat, firm breast gland and, if needed, loose skin. Fat is removed by liposuction through tiny 3–5 mm cuts. The firm gland under the nipple is cut out through a small incision at the lower edge of the dark area around the nipple (areola), so the scar is well hidden. The result is a flatter, firmer and more masculine chest.
🖼️ Understand It in Pictures
💡 In simple words
Gynaecomastia is enlarged breast tissue in men. It is common and often linked to hormones, some medicines or weight. Doctors first check for a cause; if it lasts, surgery removes the extra gland and fat for a flatter chest.
Male chest: normal vs gynaecomastia
👀 Symptoms in Pictures
🎬 The Treatment Journey in Pictures
📅 Recovery at a Glance
🩺 Types of Gynecomastia Treated
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Fatty (pseudo) gynecomastia
Mainly excess fat on the chest, treated mostly with liposuction.
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Glandular gynecomastia
Firm gland under the nipple that needs surgical excision.
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Mixed gynecomastia
Both fat and gland – the most common type; treated with both techniques.
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Persistent puberty gynecomastia
Breast enlargement in teenagers that has not gone after 2 years.
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Steroid-related gynecomastia
Bodybuilders with gland growth after anabolic steroid use.
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After major weight loss
Sagging chest skin needing skin removal and lift.
⚠️ Signs That May Need Treatment
- ➤Enlarged or puffy chest that looks like breasts
- ➤Firm, rubbery disc under the nipple
- ➤Puffy, pointed nipples
- ➤Tenderness in the breast tissue
- ➤Chest still enlarged after weight loss and exercise
- ➤Sagging chest skin
- ➤Uneven size between the two sides
- ➤Avoiding swimming or tight clothes because of the chest
💡 Not all male breast enlargement needs surgery. Puberty gynecomastia often goes away by itself within 6 months to 2 years. Stopping a causing medicine, treating a hormone problem or losing weight can help. A doctor should check for any underlying cause first. A hard, one-sided lump, nipple discharge or skin changes need tests to rule out male breast cancer.
🔬 Tests Before Treatment
| Test | Why it is done |
|---|---|
| Clinical examination | Assesses fat vs gland, skin laxity and grade of gynecomastia |
| Ultrasound of the chest | Confirms gland tissue and rules out any suspicious lump |
| Hormone tests (testosterone, oestradiol, LH, FSH, prolactin, hCG) | Looks for a hormonal cause when needed |
| Liver, kidney and thyroid function | Rules out medical causes and checks fitness |
| Blood count, sugar, clotting and viral markers | Standard tests before anaesthesia |
| ECG | Fitness for anaesthesia (adults over 35 or with heart risk) |
🏥 The Procedure — Step by Step
1
Consultation and marking
Surgeon examines you, discusses the expected result and marks the chest while you stand.
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Pre-operative tests
Blood tests, ultrasound if needed and anaesthesia check-up.
3
Anaesthesia
General anaesthesia, or local anaesthesia with sedation for small cases.
4
Tumescent infiltration
Special fluid is injected into the chest to reduce bleeding and pain.
5
Liposuction
Thin cannulas remove fat through 3–5 mm cuts, often with power- or vaser-assisted liposuction.
6
Gland excision
The firm gland is removed through a small incision at the lower edge of the areola.
7
Skin tightening / removal (if needed)
In severe cases, loose skin is removed and the nipple repositioned.
8
Closure and drains
Fine stitches are placed; a small drain may be used overnight.
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Compression garment
A pressure vest is put on to reduce swelling and shape the chest.
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Discharge
Discharge after 1 day with garment, medicines and follow-up plan.
⚖️ Types & Techniques
| Technique | What is done | Best for |
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| Liposuction only (PAL / VASER) | Fat removed through tiny cuts | Fatty gynecomastia, good skin |
| Liposuction + gland excision | Fat removed and gland cut out under the areola | Mixed gynecomastia (most patients) |
| Gland excision only | Gland removed via areola incision | Slim men or bodybuilders with a firm disc |
| Excision with skin removal / nipple lift | Extra skin removed and nipple repositioned | Severe grade or after major weight loss |
📊 Reviews of combined liposuction and subareolar gland excision report high patient satisfaction (about 90%+) and low complication rates, with haematoma in roughly 2–6% of cases.
📅 Your Day-by-Day Plan in India
| Day | What happens |
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| Day 1 | Arrival in India, airport pick-up, hotel check-in ✈️ |
| Day 2 | Plastic surgeon consultation, tests and chest marking |
| Day 3 | Gynecomastia surgery and overnight stay (1 day in hospital) |
| Day 4 | Drain removal if used; discharge in compression vest |
| Day 5–8 | Rest at hotel, light walking |
| Day 9–10 | Wound check, dressing change; fly home ✈️ |
🌱 Recovery After Treatment
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Week 1
Wear the compression vest day and night; mild pain and swelling.
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Days 2–3
Walking and light activity; avoid lifting arms high.
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Days 5–7
Return to desk work.
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Week 2
Stitches removed or dissolve; bruising fades.
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Weeks 4–6
Return to gym; chest exercises after 6 weeks.
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3–6 months
Swelling settles completely; final result visible.
🏆 Success Rate
| Outcome | Result |
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| Patient satisfaction | About 90% or higher |
| Haematoma (blood collection) | About 2–6% |
| Need for touch-up surgery | About 5–10% |
| Recurrence after gland removal | Uncommon if weight is stable and steroids avoided |
Results are best in men at a stable weight with good skin quality. Avoiding steroids and the medicines that caused the problem keeps the result long-lasting.
🩹 Risks & Possible Complications
Gynecomastia surgery is generally safe. Possible problems include:
- •Swelling and bruising (common, settles in weeks)
- •Haematoma or seroma (fluid collection) – about 2–6%
- •Contour irregularity or a 'saucer' dip under the nipple
- •Temporary or, rarely, permanent change in nipple sensation
- •Asymmetry between sides
- •Visible scars, especially with skin removal
- •Infection (rare, under 1–2%)
💰 Cost of Gynecomastia Surgery in India
The cost of gynecomastia surgery in India starts from about USD 3,000. This includes the plastic surgeon and anaesthesia fees, liposuction with gland excision, operation theatre, 1-day stay in a private room and the first compression garment.
| Option / Hospital tier | Approx. cost (USD) | Hospital stay | Notes |
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| Gynecomastia surgery – this package | from 3,000 | 1 day, private room | Liposuction + gland excision, both sides |
| Liposuction only (mild cases) | 2,000 – 2,700 | Day care / 1 day | Fatty gynecomastia |
| VASER-assisted gynecomastia | 3,300 – 4,000 | 1 day | Better contouring for some patients |
| Severe grade with skin removal | 4,000 – 5,000 | 1–2 days | Skin excision and nipple repositioning |
⚠️ Final cost depends on the grade of gynecomastia, technique, need for skin removal and hospital chosen. Quotes are confirmed after the specialist examines the patient in India.
📋 What the Package Includes
✅ Included
- ✔Plastic surgeon and anaesthetist fees
- ✔Liposuction and gland excision (both sides)
- ✔Operation theatre and consumables
- ✔1 day in a private room
- ✔Routine pre-operative tests
- ✔First compression garment
- ✔Medicines during stay
- ✔Follow-up dressing check
❌ Not Included
- ✖Hormone tests or ultrasound beyond routine
- ✖Skin removal for severe cases
- ✖Extra compression garments
- ✖Extra hospital days
- ✖Medicines after discharge
- ✖Hotel, food and local travel
- ✖Flights and visa fees
✈️ Your Medical Travel Process with Satyug Healthcare
| Step | Details |
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| 1. Send reports | Clear front and side photos of the chest (standing, arms by the side), age, height and weight, any chest ultrasound or hormone test reports, and a list of current medicines or supplements (including any steroid use). |
| 2. Free opinion & quotes | Within 48-72 hours you receive opinions and cost estimates from 3-5 leading hospitals to compare. |
| 3. Choose hospital & doctor | We help you compare doctors, success rates, room options and total budget. |
| 4. Medical visa | The hospital issues a Visa Invitation Letter (VIL) to the Indian Embassy. The patient and up to 2 attendants apply for an e-Medical / Medical Attendant visa. |
| 5. Travel planning | Flight guidance, wheelchair assistance, airport pick-up, hotel or guest house near the hospital. |
| 6. Treatment in India | Your coordinator and interpreter stay with you for admission, treatment, discharge and billing. |
| 7. Return & follow-up | Fit-to-fly letter, medicines, and online follow-up with your doctor after you return home. |
🎒 Travel Checklist
- 📌Valid passport (6+ months) for the patient and attendants, plus 10 passport-size photos each
- 📌Medical visa / e-visa and the hospital’s Visa Invitation Letter
- 📌Chest photos, ultrasound and hormone reports, and list of medicines
- 📌Yellow fever vaccination certificate (mandatory for travellers from African countries)
- 📌Polio vaccination certificate where applicable
- 📌Declare cash above USD 5,000 at the airport; hospitals accept wire transfer and cards
- 📌Foreigners staying longer than permitted must register with the FRRO — our team assists
⭐ Why Choose Satyug Healthcare?
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Top Accredited Hospitals
Max Super Speciality Saket, Fortis Memorial Gurugram, Medanta, Artemis Gurugram, Indraprastha Apollo, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Kokilaben (Mumbai) and Manipal Hospitals have experienced plastic and cosmetic surgery departments.
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Senior Specialists
Surgery is done by qualified plastic surgeons (MCh Plastic Surgery) who perform gynecomastia correction regularly.
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Transparent Pricing
Multiple written quotes to compare — no hidden charges, no extra fee for our service.
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End-to-End Support
Visa, airport pick-up, accommodation, interpreter and 24/7 coordinator.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
➤ What is the cost of gynecomastia surgery in India?
It starts from about USD 3,000, including surgery, anaesthesia, 1 day in a private room and a compression garment. Severe cases needing skin removal cost more.
➤ How long is the hospital stay?
Usually 1 day. Many patients go home the next morning.
➤ How long should I stay in India?
About 7–10 days so the surgeon can check the wound before you fly home.
➤ Is the surgery painful?
You are asleep or numb during surgery. Afterwards, the chest feels sore and tight for a few days, which is well controlled with painkillers.
➤ Will there be scars?
Liposuction cuts are 3–5 mm and fade well. The gland is removed through the edge of the areola, so the scar blends with the natural colour change. Skin removal leaves longer scars.
➤ Are the results permanent?
Yes, the removed gland and fat cells do not grow back. Weight gain, steroids or some medicines can cause new enlargement.
➤ How long must I wear the compression vest?
Usually 4–6 weeks, day and night for the first 2–3 weeks.
➤ When can I go back to work?
Desk work after 5–7 days. Heavy work and gym after 4–6 weeks.
➤ What are the risks?
Swelling, bruising, fluid or blood collection (about 2–6%), uneven contour and nipple numbness. Serious problems are rare.
➤ Can teenagers have this surgery?
Usually after puberty gynecomastia has lasted more than 2 years and growth has slowed, typically from about 17–18 years, after a hormone check.
➤ Can bodybuilders have this surgery?
Yes. Steroid-related gynecomastia is treated with gland excision. You must stop steroids before surgery to avoid it coming back.
➤ Can it be combined with other procedures?
Yes, it is often combined with abdominal or flank liposuction. This adds to the cost and recovery.
➤ Can a family member come with me?
Yes. One attendant can come on a medical attendant visa. We send the invitation letter.
➤ Is an interpreter available?
Yes. Free interpreters for Arabic, French and Portuguese (plus English) are provided.
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Medical disclaimer: This page is for general information and does not replace a consultation with a qualified specialist. Treatment plans and costs are confirmed only after the patient is examined. Sources: NCBI StatPearls: Gynecomastia; American Society of Plastic Surgeons: Gynecomastia surgery; Mayo Clinic: Gynecomastia; NHS: Gynaecomastia; Rohrich classification of gynecomastia (Plast Reconstr Surg 2003). Infographics: Satyug Healthcare.
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